The rule here changes with the season or time of day — check the schedule below.
Council classification: Seasonal Restrictions
Rule details and seasonal schedule
Mōkau beach: dogs PROHIBITED 1 December - 31 March; off-lead dog exercise area the rest of the year (Waitomo District Council Dog Control Bylaw & Policy 2025).
Seasonal windows are set in the council bylaw; the DogZone map computes which half of the rule is in force right now in NZ time. See how seasonal rules work.
Where it is
Simplified outline, north up. Approximate centre: -38.6248, 174.6231. For the exact boundary, open the live map.
Source: Waitomo District Council dog control bylaw and mapping data, as verified in DogZone. Last updated in DogZone on 2026-08-02. On-site signage always takes precedence.
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.