There are a number of areas within the Waimate District where dogs can be taken.
Dog Prohibited Public Areas
Dogs are not allowed in these areas at any time.
Dog Exercise Areas
Public places identified as areas where dogs may be exercised at large without necessarily being controlled on a leash. All dogs must be under control of the owner or person in charge of the dog at all times.
Under Control
Means that the dog is not causing a nuisance or danger and that the person in charge of the dog has the dog under continual surveillance and is able to obtain the desired response from the dog by use of a lead and, when not on a leash, by use of voice commands, hand signals, whistles or other effective means.
Here's a quick overview of permitted and non-permitted dog exercise areas. The maps below show where dogs can be exercised off the lead. Within the green areas are designated dog exercise areas, however, you'll see certain areas marked in red - dogs are not allowed in these areas. They must, however, be under control at all times: