The much-anticipated Queenstown Dog Walk and Wānaka Dog
Walk promises to set tails wagging as they return to the
district on the last weekend of February 2024.
Hosted
by QLDC, the canine celebration promises a pawsome time for
all four-legged and two-legged participants. Attendees can
expect a fun morning in the great outdoors with other
dog-lovers, local pet business stallholders, and fun
competitions and giveaways.
This year, prizes will be
awarded for ‘best pimped out dog leash’, ‘best
collar’, ‘best trick’ as well as the ever-popular dog
tag Bingo game. A new ‘dog owner lookalike’ prize
category is expected to be a hit with attendees.
The
Queenstown Dog Walk kicks off at Frankton Domain on Saturday
24 February, with those attending asked to meet at 10.00am
before heading off along Lake Whakatipu towards the Frankton
Marina and back.
The Wānaka Dog Walk will be held at
Station Park on Sunday 25 February, with Upper Clutha
canines meeting at 10.00am then heading down to the
lakefront and along towards Edgewater Resort, before
doubling back.
Queenstown Lakes District Council
(QLDC) Regulatory Manager, Anthony Hall encouraged dog
owners and anyone interested to come and enjoy the events in
Queenstown and the Upper Clutha.
“The dog walks are
about building a stronger, more connected community. Animals
have the fantastic ability of bringing people together, as
the camaraderie shared among pet lovers often creates
lasting bonds,” said Mr Hall.
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“Our community dog
walks are a fun way to celebrate dog ownership in the
Queenstown Lakes District. The QLDC Animal Control team are
excited to meet the community and chat through any questions
or suggestions they may have.”
Both walks are
designed to be gentle strolls and an opportunity to meet
fellow dog owners, and to treat pups to a social day out
filled with plenty of scents to sniff.
Anyone planning
to attend must bring a lead for their pooch to be on at all
times, and a disposable bag for their dog’s
droppings.
The Queenstown Dog Walk and Wānaka Dog
Walk are free and all are welcome to attend. More
information on both events can be found at qldc.govt.nz/dog-walks
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