ModerateHavelock North
5.1 km↑284 m2–2.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
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Dog-friendly tracks in Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay has 33 dog-friendly tracks mapped, 3 of them off the lead and 15 with a swim spot, around Napier, Havelock North and Hastings. The top-rated is Te Mata Trust Park Giant Circuit near Havelock North.
33 tracks3 off-lead15 swim spots6 campsites
Easy 24Moderate 9
The complete list
All 33 tracks in Hawke's Bay
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.
ModerateHavelock North
5.3 km↑266 m2–2.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyClive
8.4 km↑0 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNapier
3.7 km↑111 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateHavelock North
4.5 km↑179 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaipukurau
2.9 km↑88 m0.5–1 hr★4.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNapier
2.3 km↑12 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateNapier
1.8 km↑89 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateNapier
11 km↑3 m2.5–3 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyNapier
2.3 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNapier
1.3 km↑30 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateNapier
17 km↑0 m4.5–5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyHastings
1.9 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNapier
1.0 km↑8 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateNapier
0.3 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyHavelock North
2.4 km↑65 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHastings
1.8 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateHastings
7.6 km↑0 m1.5–2 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyHastings
1.3 km↑8 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNapier
3.9 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHavelock North
0.8 km↑26 m0.5–1 hr★3.9 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHastings
2.4 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNapier
0.8 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★2.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNapier
0.6 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★1.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaipukurau
9.5 km↑23 m2–2.5 hr★3.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHavelock North
1.0 km↑13 m0.5–1 hr★3.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHavelock North
2.3 km↑4 m0.5–1 hr★3.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyKotemaori
5.5 km↑202 m1.5–2 hr★1.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTe Urewera
6.3 km↑625 m3.5–4 hr
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyNapier
1.8 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWairoa
1.0 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNapier
3.0 km↑0 m36m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
3.0 km↑0 m36m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
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