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Dog-friendly tracks in Hawke's Bay

Hawke's Bay has 30 dog-friendly tracks mapped and 14 with water on the route, around Napier, Havelock North and Hastings. The top-rated is Te Mata Trust Park Giant Circuit near Havelock North.

30 tracks2 where they can run14 with water on the route6 DOC campsites
Easy 21Moderate 9
The complete list

All 30 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.

EasyNapier
3.7 km↑111 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNapier
2.3 km↑12 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
ShadeSealed underfoot
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateNapier
1.8 km↑89 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Shade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyNapier
2.3 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kidsPram friendly
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNapier
1.3 km↑30 mabout 19 min★5.0 rating
Shade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateNapier
17 km↑0 m4.5–5 hr★4.3 rating
Sealed underfoot
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyHastings
1.9 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr
Good with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNapier
1.0 km↑8 mabout 12 min
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateNapier
0.3 km↑10 mabout 7 min★4.3 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyHavelock North
2.4 km↑65 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHastings
1.8 km↑3 mabout 23 min★4.2 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateHastings
7.6 km↑0 m1.5–2 hr★4.2 rating
Swim spot
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyHastings
1.3 km↑8 mabout 18 min★4.1 rating
Sealed underfootGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNapier
3.9 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Swim spot
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHavelock North
0.8 km↑26 mabout 14 min★3.9 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNapier
0.8 km↑0 mabout 10 min
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNapier
0.6 km↑0 mabout 8 min
Good with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaipukurau
9.5 km↑23 m2–2.5 hr★3.8 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHavelock North
1.0 km↑13 mabout 16 min★3.4 rating
Good with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHavelock North
2.3 km↑4 m0.5–1 hr★3.8 rating
Good with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTe Urewera
6.3 km↑625 m3.5–4 hr
Swim spotShade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWairoa
1.0 km↑0 mabout 12 min
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.

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