55Paddocks , Long grass, troughs and lots of smells for my boy to romp around it.. hills to clamber up and fence lines for him to sniff along, loved our experience.. see you again Lynn P.
Lynn P.
October 2022
Paddocks , Long grass, troughs and lots of smells for my boy to romp around it.. hills to clamber up and fence lines for him to sniff along, loved our experience.. see you again
55Plenty of running space with paddocks that had short and tall grass, and some water and toys! My dog had the best time exploring and running in the fully fenced paddocks. Great option for dogs that don't have the best recall or need space from other dogs! Will definitely be coming back :)Rhianna M.
Rhianna M.
November 2022
Plenty of running space with paddocks that had short and tall grass, and some water and toys! My dog had the best time exploring and running in the fully fenced paddocks. Great option for dogs that don't have the best recall or need space from other dogs! Will definitely be coming back :)
55A great spot for my reactive dog to roam freely. Both doggos were exhausted - a good outcome! Toni was super accommodating and I felt she really understood reactivity in dogs.Di O.
Di O.
January 2023
A great spot for my reactive dog to roam freely. Both doggos were exhausted - a good outcome! Toni was super accommodating and I felt she really understood reactivity in dogs.
55James (my Greyhound) and I drove from the Northshore to this beautiful idyllic location. James loved frolicking in the long grass and all the smells and little waterways. It really was worth the drive and will definitely be back.
Great directions and easy to get to! Highly recommend 👌Sai G.
Sai G.
December 2024
James (my Greyhound) and I drove from the Northshore to this beautiful idyllic location. James loved frolicking in the long grass and all the smells and little waterways. It really was worth the drive and will definitely be back.
Great directions and easy to get to! Highly recommend 👌
55Easy to find. We parked in front of the gate which was hopefully the right place. Gate opened inwards so we had enough space for one vehicle. Dogs loved all the different smells from farm animals that had been in the paddock previously and the little group of trees kept them quite busy investigating. Would’ve stayed longer, but our boy tweaked a hip injury while we were there (not related to the property - he just over did it). Only neg comment is prob that sniff spot doesn’t seem to advertise in NZD. Must be USDFiona F.
Fiona F.
May 2024
Easy to find. We parked in front of the gate which was hopefully the right place. Gate opened inwards so we had enough space for one vehicle. Dogs loved all the different smells from farm animals that had been in the paddock previously and the little group of trees kept them quite busy investigating. Would’ve stayed longer, but our boy tweaked a hip injury while we were there (not related to the property - he just over did it). Only neg comment is prob that sniff spot doesn’t seem to advertise in NZD. Must be USD
55Perfect. I've been hoping a spot like this would open somewhere near for a long time. Our two Bullmastiffs had a great time exploring, running, watching the ducks and the planes. John B.
John B.
May 2024
Perfect. I've been hoping a spot like this would open somewhere near for a long time. Our two Bullmastiffs had a great time exploring, running, watching the ducks and the planes.
55Fantastic spot! Entry from the road.
Lots of space to roam. We were able to close off a section for our dog which suited us well.
Trees on one side for some shade on sunny days. Very close if you live in the Albany or Hibiscus Coast area Lewis K.
Lewis K.
May 2024
Fantastic spot! Entry from the road.
Lots of space to roam. We were able to close off a section for our dog which suited us well.
Trees on one side for some shade on sunny days. Very close if you live in the Albany or Hibiscus Coast area
55Awesome place for the dogs to run around, easy to find and parking, we had a great time, I’ll definitely be back ! Thanks so much for your beautiful spot to take dogs- I plan to make this a weekly trip Philippa L.
Philippa L.
June 2024
Awesome place for the dogs to run around, easy to find and parking, we had a great time, I’ll definitely be back ! Thanks so much for your beautiful spot to take dogs- I plan to make this a weekly trip
55Very easy to find as the instructions were nice and clear. This was my dogs first ever sniffspot experience and it was a very nice one. Thank you for allowing my dogs at your property. Would recommend to all.Steph C.
Steph C.
October 2024
Very easy to find as the instructions were nice and clear. This was my dogs first ever sniffspot experience and it was a very nice one. Thank you for allowing my dogs at your property. Would recommend to all.
55Great walk with my dog this morning. Will definitely be back. There is sheep in the neighbouring paddocks which my dog was interested in, she lost interest once they moved away from the fence.Marietta C.
Marietta C.
November 2024
Great walk with my dog this morning. Will definitely be back. There is sheep in the neighbouring paddocks which my dog was interested in, she lost interest once they moved away from the fence.
55That was the most fun sniff park we have been too. A real confidence booster for my 10month old ridgeback who can be a little scared of things.
So much fun. Thank you Tracey B.
Tracey B.
December 2023
That was the most fun sniff park we have been too. A real confidence booster for my 10month old ridgeback who can be a little scared of things.
So much fun. Thank you
55Was a real big space, lots to sniff and a few spots to explore. Was a little confusing to find for first time and I honestly worried I had just turned up at some randoms house, but now that I have been there, I feel it’s pretty straightforward.Cinnamon S.
Cinnamon S.
December 2023
Was a real big space, lots to sniff and a few spots to explore. Was a little confusing to find for first time and I honestly worried I had just turned up at some randoms house, but now that I have been there, I feel it’s pretty straightforward.
55Our 2nd visit and we'll be back, the pups were excited as soon as we pulled into the driveway.Emma A.
Emma A.
March 2024
Our 2nd visit and we'll be back, the pups were excited as soon as we pulled into the driveway.
How do Taupaki'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 Taupaki 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. 92% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Taupaki 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 20 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 6 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.