ModerateNew Plymouth
9.7 km↑102 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
Taranaki · beaches
Dog-friendly beaches in Taranaki
The 10 dog-friendly beach walks we have mapped around Taranaki, 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 10 dog-friendly beach walks in Taranaki
Sorted by rating. Each opens its full track sheet with the lead rule, swim access and any seasonal council rule for that spot.
ModerateNew Plymouth
4.8 km↑26 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateNew Plymouth
9.3 km↑30 m2–2.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateNew Plymouth
5.0 km↑14 m1–1.5 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOakura
1.3 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOpunake
9.2 km↑60 m2–2.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNew Plymouth
3.1 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPatea
2.3 km↑25 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOpunake
1.9 km↑14 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateNew Plymouth
23 km↑198 m6–6.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.