EasyPorirua
4.3 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Wellington · beaches
Dog-friendly beaches in Wellington
The 36 dog-friendly beach walks we have mapped around Wellington, 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 36 dog-friendly beach walks in Wellington
Sorted by rating. Each opens its full track sheet with the lead rule, swim access and any seasonal council rule for that spot.
ModerateWellington
5.0 km↑210 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardWellington
8.7 km↑358 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateWellington
7.7 km↑50 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWellington
3.9 km↑8 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
6.6 km↑97 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
5.3 km↑128 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
14 km↑490 m4.5–5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTinui
5.5 km↑144 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
11 km↑360 m3.5–4 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
7.1 km↑266 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPorirua
9.3 km↑22 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
4.7 km↑66 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaikanae
1.4 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardWellington
11 km↑474 m4–4.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateParaparaumu
13 km↑65 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePorirua
8.5 km↑149 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
12 km↑325 m4.5–5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
6.3 km↑121 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWellington
4.2 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
8.0 km↑28 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
10 km↑343 m3–3.5 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWellington
1.4 km↑61 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaikanae
12 km↑52 m2.5–3 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWellington
5.5 km↑15 m1–1.5 hr★4.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePorirua
24 km↑152 m5–5.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyLower Hutt
7.2 km↑10 m1.5–2 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateParaparaumu
8.2 km↑24 m1.5–2 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWaikanae
15 km↑31 m3–3.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
3.4 km↑202 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
12 km↑273 m★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateMasterton
3.1 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateMasterton
3.4 km↑31 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
9.5 km↑160 m2–2.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPaekakariki
3.7 km↑117 m1–1.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOtaki
7.6 km↑12 m1.5–2 hr★3.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.