ModerateRotorua
4.7 km↑150 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
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Dog-friendly tracks in Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty has 69 dog-friendly tracks mapped, 16 of them off the lead and 42 with a swim spot, around Tauranga, Rotorua and Papamoa. The top-rated is Redwood Quarry Loop Track near Rotorua.
69 tracks16 off-lead42 swim spots1 campsite
Easy 52Moderate 17
The complete list
All 69 tracks in Bay of Plenty
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay. To filter and explore interactively, use the map above.
EasyRotorua
1.9 km↑45 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
3.7 km↑50 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTe Puke
3.1 km↑48 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
5.6 km↑115 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateRotorua
7.4 km↑285 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWaihi Beach
3.4 km↑135 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePapamoa
1.0 km↑59 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTauranga
2.7 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateRotorua
10 km↑375 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateOpotiki
17 km↑19 m3.5–4 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWaihi Beach
6.4 km↑217 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPapamoa
5.1 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTauranga
2.6 km↑4 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateKatikati
7.4 km↑13 m2–2.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTauranga
8.7 km↑34 m2–2.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTe Puke
2.9 km↑14 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTauranga
3.9 km↑35 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWhakatane
4.5 km↑226 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTauranga
6.0 km↑72 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaihi Beach
2.9 km↑87 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTauranga
2.6 km↑174 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTauranga
1.3 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTauranga
2.3 km↑47 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOhope
6.0 km↑9 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
2.6 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTauranga
1.1 km↑25 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWhakatane
1.8 km↑4 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
0.5 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWhakatane
5.8 km↑245 m2–2.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTauranga
2.6 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTauranga
1.1 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTauranga
3.7 km↑33 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTauranga
1.9 km↑15 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
1.9 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTauranga
0.6 km↑13 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPapamoa
6.8 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateKatikati
1.4 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOmokoroa
1.6 km↑25 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTauranga
3.1 km↑14 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOpotiki
1.0 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTauranga
1.9 km↑14 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTauranga
0.6 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★3.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTauranga
1.1 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★3.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTauranga
1.9 km↑19 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyKatikati
2.9 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaihi Beach
1.1 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyKatikati
3.5 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTe Puke
2.4 km↑29 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTauranga
1.4 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTauranga
2.1 km↑30 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTauranga
7.4 km↑14 m1.5–2 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTauranga
5.3 km↑45 m1.5–2 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateMamaku
0.8 km↑8 m0.5–1 hr★3.3 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPapamoa
4.7 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★3.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateRotorua
15 km↑366 m4.5–5 hr★3.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOpotiki
4.0 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★3.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
2.3 km↑21 m0.5–1 hr★3.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMamaku
3.7 km↑38 m1–1.5 hr★1.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRichmond Foothills
1.3 km↑30 m19m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyStoke
1.3 km↑30 m19m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
1.3 km↑30 m19m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
1.3 km↑30 m19m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
1.3 km↑30 m19m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTahunanui
1.3 km↑30 m19m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyCODG
2.7 km↑40 m35m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTANT
1.3 km↑30 m19m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
4.3 km↑138 m1h 5m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
4.5 km↑15 m55m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
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