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Sumner Beach Regional Park (near Shag Rock)

Dogs prohibited

Dogs are not permitted in this area.

Council classification: Dogs Prohibited Area

Rule details

Dogs are prohibited in the northern area near the estuary mouth to protect wildlife. The prohibited area runs from the northern corner near Shag Rock to 100m to the south-east, in line with the beach access ramp from the Coastal Pathway. In the rest of the area dogs can be under effective control.

Where it is

Simplified outline, north up. Approximate centre: -43.5633, 172.7502. For the exact boundary, open the live map.

Source: Christchurch City Council dog control bylaw and mapping data, as verified in DogZone. Last updated in DogZone on 2026-08-11. On-site signage always takes precedence.

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Page generated 2026-08-22; district verification status reflects the live DogZone database. If a rule here looks wrong, check the cited source — bylaws change, and signs at the location always take precedence.