55Very muddy and steep so would pay to bring a spare change of clothes in case you slip! It was great for my dog to have some freedom and he sure was tired after. Parking is on the left of the driveway, but it's very muddy so would be good if some gravel or bark was put down to avoid getting stuck in the mud, I had to park to the side slightly blocking the driveway. Overall great experience and will definitely come back again. Ariana C.
Ariana C.
July 2023
Very muddy and steep so would pay to bring a spare change of clothes in case you slip! It was great for my dog to have some freedom and he sure was tired after. Parking is on the left of the driveway, but it's very muddy so would be good if some gravel or bark was put down to avoid getting stuck in the mud, I had to park to the side slightly blocking the driveway. Overall great experience and will definitely come back again.
55I found this place ideal for my two dogs, it was a good space with hills and a little forest area so have a good mix of environment for them. Will definitely be visiting again Kelly M.
Kelly M.
July 2023
I found this place ideal for my two dogs, it was a good space with hills and a little forest area so have a good mix of environment for them. Will definitely be visiting again
55Perfect spot for a dog walk. Plenty of steep hills for the dogs to run up and down. It's quite wet in the low lying areas so definitely wear gumboots and bring a towel for the dogs! Sarah C.
Sarah C.
July 2023
Perfect spot for a dog walk. Plenty of steep hills for the dogs to run up and down. It's quite wet in the low lying areas so definitely wear gumboots and bring a towel for the dogs!
55Perfect sniff spot! Easy to find and easy to access. Lots of hills but we managed with baby in front pack too. A perfect spot to let our reactive doggo run free, stress free — just watch top left for a sheep on other side of fence. Highly recommend Yasmiin H.
Yasmiin H.
August 2023
Perfect sniff spot! Easy to find and easy to access. Lots of hills but we managed with baby in front pack too. A perfect spot to let our reactive doggo run free, stress free — just watch top left for a sheep on other side of fence. Highly recommend
55Beau's first sniff spot adventure and he loved it! Such a great spot too. Lots of interesting landscape for him to explore. We will definitely be back. ❤️Tiffany W.
Tiffany W.
August 2023
Beau's first sniff spot adventure and he loved it! Such a great spot too. Lots of interesting landscape for him to explore. We will definitely be back. ❤️
55I had the best time with my 3 dogs. Such a great experience for us all. I have a 5 year old boxer & 2 rescue pups (10 months & 7 months). The 2 young pups are still being trained so I can’t let them off at a dog park or beach. They ran around, sniffing and chasing each other up and down the paddocks & through the trees. Was great having the 2 water troughs as well. I brought home 3 very happy & tired dogs. I will definitely be booking more family adventures.
Thanks for opening up your property 💝Nikki K.
Nikki K.
August 2023
I had the best time with my 3 dogs. Such a great experience for us all. I have a 5 year old boxer & 2 rescue pups (10 months & 7 months). The 2 young pups are still being trained so I can’t let them off at a dog park or beach. They ran around, sniffing and chasing each other up and down the paddocks & through the trees. Was great having the 2 water troughs as well. I brought home 3 very happy & tired dogs. I will definitely be booking more family adventures.
Thanks for opening up your property 💝
55Great spot, our lab loved it. Huge space to run, trough to wade in and plenty to explore. We didn’t make it to the second paddock today but will definitely back again. Sophie H.
Sophie H.
September 2023
Great spot, our lab loved it. Huge space to run, trough to wade in and plenty to explore. We didn’t make it to the second paddock today but will definitely back again.
55Puppy is a runner so we were looking forward to letting him run. Puppy was so happy to be let off the lead and we felt safe that he could fo so. He was so happy. Thank you, we will be back.Paula H.
Paula H.
October 2023
Puppy is a runner so we were looking forward to letting him run. Puppy was so happy to be let off the lead and we felt safe that he could fo so. He was so happy. Thank you, we will be back.
55I cried. Thank you so much, such a wonderful place. My boys thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Could not recommend enough. So much space, I was breathless walking up to the very top 😂 Tailo D.
Tailo D.
October 2023
I cried. Thank you so much, such a wonderful place. My boys thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Could not recommend enough. So much space, I was breathless walking up to the very top 😂
55So grateful to the host for sharing this slice of pooch paradise with us! There is so much to explore & my boy has enjoyed every single one of his visits. Our favoutie Sniffspot! Chloe S.
Chloe S.
October 2023
So grateful to the host for sharing this slice of pooch paradise with us! There is so much to explore & my boy has enjoyed every single one of his visits. Our favoutie Sniffspot!
55The dogs had the best time! They were stuffed after 40 mins of racing around and sniffing all the sniffs. Great location, easy to find. Thank you for making such a great area available. Christel T.
Christel T.
November 2023
The dogs had the best time! They were stuffed after 40 mins of racing around and sniffing all the sniffs. Great location, easy to find. Thank you for making such a great area available.
55Lovely spot! Heaps of room for the dogs to run around and be dogs. Lots of shade bits for rest and easy to find.
The dogs had an absolute blast and are very muddy, tired and happy now :)Alex A.
Alex A.
November 2023
Lovely spot! Heaps of room for the dogs to run around and be dogs. Lots of shade bits for rest and easy to find.
The dogs had an absolute blast and are very muddy, tired and happy now :)
55Absolutely beautiful spot, easy to find and access with lots of different places (long grass, little forests, hills, flat). Loved it, will be back!Sophie C.
Sophie C.
November 2023
Absolutely beautiful spot, easy to find and access with lots of different places (long grass, little forests, hills, flat). Loved it, will be back!
55Loved this entire experience. My pup had a blast running around freely while I could relax knowing she was safely fenced in. The paddocks are huge with apple shady spots to chill under trees and there are water troughs for your pup to cool off in. Only thing I would say would be a great addition to the spot is a trash can for rubbish (poops etc) other than that I highly recommend this spot. We didn’t run into any other wild life/ live stock so for reactive dogs this is a plus. Thank you to the hosts, we will be back 😊Alicia G.
Alicia G.
December 2023
Loved this entire experience. My pup had a blast running around freely while I could relax knowing she was safely fenced in. The paddocks are huge with apple shady spots to chill under trees and there are water troughs for your pup to cool off in. Only thing I would say would be a great addition to the spot is a trash can for rubbish (poops etc) other than that I highly recommend this spot. We didn’t run into any other wild life/ live stock so for reactive dogs this is a plus. Thank you to the hosts, we will be back 😊
55This was a great spot for my dog to have a fantastic, safe and private off lead run!! It was muddy but this just added too the fun!Kathy J.
Kathy J.
July 2023
This was a great spot for my dog to have a fantastic, safe and private off lead run!! It was muddy but this just added too the fun!
How do Kaukapakapa's private dog parks work?
Private rentals by the hour
Our hosts are locals that are renting their yards and private land to dog owners
Trust and safety first
Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit
Reactive dogs welcome
Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind
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FAQ about our Kaukapakapa dog parks
Are dog parks good for dogs?
It is important for dogs to have off leash exercise to sniff and run. But the free and open nature of public dog parks has drawbacks. There could be aggressive dogs, disease transmission and cleanliness issues. For this reason, many dog behaviorists discourage visiting public dog parks and recommend Sniffspot's private dog parks. Sniffspot private dog parks only allow one guest to book at a time and are not open to the public, which solves many of these issues.
Are dog parks safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot all bookings are private for just you and dogs you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). All Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 90% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Kaukapakapa area are 5 stars.
How do I know if a dog park works for my dog?
You can filter Sniffspot dog parks by fencing and distractions. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our 5 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 2 off leash areas where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can also filter locations to avoid other domestic animals and people. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions.
Does Kaukapakapa have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 5 fully fenced dog parks in or near Kaukapakapa. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Kaukapakapa?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Kaukapakapa. The most popular agility option is 4 Acre Fenced Dog Heaven!.
Where in Kaukapakapa can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Kaukapakapa area. The highest rated option is 4 Acre Fenced Dog Heaven!.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Kaukapakapa?
There are 4 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Kaukapakapa where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is 4 Acre Fenced Dog Heaven!.