A private 3.5-acre adventure space where your dogs can explore, sniff, splash and simply be dogs.
Set within the much larger Must Love Dogs property, just 8kms from Dannevirke, the Stream Explorer is exclusively yours for your one-hour booking — no sharing the space with unfamiliar people or dogs.
The Matamau Stream runs through the area, offering shallow spots for splashing and deeper areas for swimming. Mature trees, varied terrain and the natural contours of the land create a wonderful, secluded environment made for exploring.
$20 for one hour for up to 5 dogs. Additional groups of up to 5 dogs are $15 each, to a maximum of 15 dogs per booking.
Please note before booking: The Stream Explorer is a natural, rustic environment with uneven terrain. Gumboots are recommended. While the area is perimeter farm-fenced, the stream is not fenced where it enters and exits the field. Dairy cattle may occasionally be visible in the neighbouring paddock.
Human visitors must be 16 years or older. Children under 16 are not permitted on the property.
Must Love Dogs
29 Factory Road, Matamau, Dannevirke
Turn into the first driveway on the right, just before the woolshed at the black water tank.
Please do not arrive before your booked time. If this is your first visit, I’ll meet you when you arrive and show you everything you need to know before you and your dogs begin exploring.
My boy usually has terrible recall so it was so good taking him to a spot where he could be free to roam without any concern. I loved how much there was for him, running up slopes, going for a dip in the stream, leaping through the long grass. It's what id always hoped for in hiring a private dog spot
Our boys had another great day here . Was good to feel safe to let the 2 little ones off their leads knowing they are in a safe area and can roam free without any worries
This was an exciting hour for our 5 dogs. They may have become temporarily deaf as they checked out the stream, the trees and the bunny scents. We could allow them complete freedom to explore. We will be going back
Fantastic place!!
Our boy absolutely loved his time here, slept like a log all afternoon!
He loved the hills, the long grass, the stream crossings, the mud... the fact he could chase rabbit scents over decent distances... absolute doggy heaven!
We were unsure about the shorter farm fencing at first, but felt more confident after doing a walk through prior to booking.
There in so much space, interesting smells and streams to play in, that our boy didn't go anywhere near the boring fencing, he felt free!!!
We felt like we had the whole farm to ourselves, its so lovelyand private, what an absolute gem of a place!
We'll definitely be back soon!
10/10
My girl absolutely loved her time exploring & I could relax knowing no other dogs or animals were around. She loved being off lead but always checking I wasn't too far away. The hour given is plenty of time, she was ready to leave before I was lol the stream & places to roam tired the ole girl out.
Such a great idea and we will definitely be back.
A friend and I met to take our small breed dogs for a visit to The Stream Explorer. They, and we, had a great time exploring the dog field. We had the full range of water dogs with us - from the dainty paddler through to the boy who spent most of the time in the water - so all 5 dogs were able to enjoy the area their way.
Absolutely love this place! So great for the dogs to be able tor live their best lives running, sniffing, swimming and exploring, and not have to worry about other dogs, people or stock. Would definitely recommend-we are frequent visitors now!
Awesome little spot with plenty to keep the dogs interested
My dog loved jumping around, as she's a mini dachshund she was probably a bit small for this park as the grass was really long and hard for her to get around but she enjoyed all the smells along our walk
What a amazing place, so many things to keep dogs busy . Easy to get to from main road as well.
Thank you for creating this safe space for dogs to have a good run around without the worry of other dogs annoying them .
