ModerateBluff
7.6 km↑266 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
Southland · beaches
Dog-friendly beaches in Southland
The 7 dog-friendly beach walks we have mapped around Southland, 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 7 dog-friendly beach walks in Southland
Sorted by rating. Each opens its full track sheet with the lead rule, swim access and any seasonal council rule for that spot.
ModerateBluff
6.3 km↑63 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateInvercargill
5.0 km↑201 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyStewart Island
3.7 km↑65 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyInvercargill
2.6 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTe Anau
9.0 km↑0 m2–2.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateInvercargill
6.0 km↑3 m1–1.5 hr★2.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.