EasyQueenstown
3.5 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Otago · beaches
Dog-friendly beaches in Otago
The 25 dog-friendly beach walks we have mapped around Otago, each with its lead rule, the swim, and the nearest place to stay. Beaches are the first places councils restrict dogs over summer, so the seasonal rules matter here more than anywhere.
Every dog-friendly beach walk
All 25 dog-friendly beach walks in Otago
Sorted by rating. Each opens its full track sheet with the lead rule, swim access and any seasonal council rule for that spot.
ModerateQueenstown
3.9 km↑78 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardWanaka
28 km↑165 m7–7.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateWanaka
10 km↑137 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyQueenstown
1.9 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardQueenstown
31 km↑60 m6.5–7 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateWanaka
12 km↑33 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateQueenstown
6.9 km↑59 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateQueenstown
22 km↑244 m5.5–6 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaikouaiti
2.7 km↑46 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardQueenstown
24 km↑190 m5.5–6.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyQueenstown
11 km↑212 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWanaka
0.5 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateQueenstown
12 km↑249 m3.5–4 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOwaka
6.6 km↑10 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateDunedin
9.0 km↑24 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOturehua
4.0 km↑86 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateQueenstown
4.8 km↑74 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOwaka
2.1 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPort Chalmers
1.9 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMilton
1.6 km↑4 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWanaka
0.8 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOwaka
1.3 km↑16 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyDunedin
7.9 km↑15 m1.5–2 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWanaka
15 km↑168 m4–4.5 hr★3.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.