Disclaimers
As a retired scientist, I'm wedded to the truth. So I try to make sure that the information provided on this website is accurate. For various reasons, however, this is not always easy. I've not visited all the sites listed here, and even if I did, it wouldn't greatly help because, as often as not, signage posted on walks is misleading, incomplete or out-of-date. The status of walks also changes over time (sadly, usually for the worse.). To ensure accuracy, I therefore rely as much as possible on information listed on websites, or published in brochures, by the managers and owners of the tracks. This, again, provides no guarantee, because these sources of information are themselves often inconsistent (either with each other or with the signs on the ground), are often incomplete, and are sometimes out of date or simply wrong.
So I beg forgiveness if there are errors one these pages. To users, I say: please inform me of any mistakes that you find and, if in doubt about any site, take the middle road and keep your dog on a leash and be prepared to apologise if you find yourself in the wrong. I would also urge all users always to check out the latest information in the Further Information links I have provided. To owners and managers, I likewise say: please inform me if there are errors, but please, also, make sure that the information you provide on-line, in brochures, and on signage is itself accurate and consistent - and PLEASE don't ban dogs without good reason. Dog-walking is a collective public good because we all benefit by having a healthy (and that means well-exercised) population - and dog-walking is probably the most popular form of exercise-taking in New Zealand. So it needs to be facilitated wherever possible.
When I learn about any errors in the data given here, I try to correct them as soon as possible. This takes time, however, both because I need to check out the information and because this website is a one-man show (and not my main occupation). If reporting any errors, therefore, please help me by supplying details and supporting evidence.
In order to provide warning about possible problems, I list any sites I've been alerted about here. My advice for these sites is: check them out with the site owners/managers before visiting. And, wherever you go, treat the land and its occupants with respect.
Be aware, also, that I can't keep track (excuse the pun) of the state of the walks on a day-to-day basis. So where possible check DoC or local government sites to see if tracks are closed for any reason. And wherever you go, look out for signs about restrictions or dangers, such as landslips, pest baiting or hunting - and FOLLOW THEIR ADVICE!
Currently I'm aware that the data on the information given here may be inaccurate for the following sites:
Last updated 21st June 2023
So I beg forgiveness if there are errors one these pages. To users, I say: please inform me of any mistakes that you find and, if in doubt about any site, take the middle road and keep your dog on a leash and be prepared to apologise if you find yourself in the wrong. I would also urge all users always to check out the latest information in the Further Information links I have provided. To owners and managers, I likewise say: please inform me if there are errors, but please, also, make sure that the information you provide on-line, in brochures, and on signage is itself accurate and consistent - and PLEASE don't ban dogs without good reason. Dog-walking is a collective public good because we all benefit by having a healthy (and that means well-exercised) population - and dog-walking is probably the most popular form of exercise-taking in New Zealand. So it needs to be facilitated wherever possible.
When I learn about any errors in the data given here, I try to correct them as soon as possible. This takes time, however, both because I need to check out the information and because this website is a one-man show (and not my main occupation). If reporting any errors, therefore, please help me by supplying details and supporting evidence.
In order to provide warning about possible problems, I list any sites I've been alerted about here. My advice for these sites is: check them out with the site owners/managers before visiting. And, wherever you go, treat the land and its occupants with respect.
Be aware, also, that I can't keep track (excuse the pun) of the state of the walks on a day-to-day basis. So where possible check DoC or local government sites to see if tracks are closed for any reason. And wherever you go, look out for signs about restrictions or dangers, such as landslips, pest baiting or hunting - and FOLLOW THEIR ADVICE!
Currently I'm aware that the data on the information given here may be inaccurate for the following sites:
- Te Arai Point (North Island: The North, site 29): No longer dog friendly
- Woodside Forest (North Island: The North, site 42): No longer dog friendly
- Mount Glasgow (South Island: West, site 10): Dog access limited to first 3.5 km (to edge of national park)
Last updated 21st June 2023