EasyPalmerston North
7.2 km↑64 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
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Dog-friendly tracks in Manawatū-Whanganui
Manawatū-Whanganui has 65 dog-friendly tracks mapped, 16 of them off the lead and 43 with a swim spot, around Palmerston North, Levin and Ohakune. The top-rated is He Ara Kotahi Shared Pathway near Palmerston North.
65 tracks16 off-lead43 swim spots5 campsites
Easy 47Moderate 13Hard 5
The complete list
All 65 tracks in Manawatū-Whanganui
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.
EasyOhakune
3.2 km↑34 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOhakune
1.8 km↑16 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePalmerston North
10 km↑35 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePalmerston North
9.5 km↑327 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOwhango
4.3 km↑136 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPalmerston North
3.4 km↑47 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateLevin
7.9 km↑324 m2.5–3 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyMarton
3.4 km↑63 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePalmerston North
1.4 km↑71 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePalmerston North
9.8 km↑13 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyMarton
4.5 km↑70 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPalmerston North
4.3 km↑57 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPalmerston North
2.4 km↑38 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyStratford
3.2 km↑13 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyFoxton
2.1 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPalmerston North
3.5 km↑38 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardLevin
38 km↑2142 m★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyKimbolton
1.9 km↑52 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyFoxton
2.7 km↑8 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAshhurst
1.0 km↑8 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWhanganui
11 km↑28 m2–2.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOhakune
4.8 km↑32 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyFeilding
61 km↑707 m★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPalmerston North
2.4 km↑8 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateOhakune
14 km↑210 m3.5–4 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPalmerston North
1.4 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyLevin
0.8 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePalmerston North
3.9 km↑67 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateKimbolton
3.5 km↑124 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateHunterville
43 km↑406 m★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePalmerston North
6.0 km↑90 m1.5–2 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWhanganui
9.3 km↑367 m3.5–4 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyStratford
2.4 km↑31 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyLevin
0.8 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPalmerston North
2.9 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPalmerston North
1.1 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyEketahuna
1.4 km↑23 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPalmerston North
2.6 km↑14 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePalmerston North
14 km↑399 m4.5–5 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardPalmerston North
17 km↑462 m5.5–6 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyFeilding
1.0 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★3.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAokautere
0.8 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★3.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAshhurst
3.9 km↑29 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPalmerston North
0.8 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★3.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOwhango
0.3 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★3.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyKumeroa
1.3 km↑35 m0.5–1 hr★3.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPalmerston North
2.1 km↑20 m0.5–1 hr★3.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyBulls
2.7 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★3.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTaumarunui
5.3 km↑7 m1–1.5 hr★3.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTaumarunui
2.3 km↑11 m0.5–1 hr★3.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyEketahuna
1.8 km↑13 m0.5–1 hr★3.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyFoxton
2.4 km↑17 m0.5–1 hr★2.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMarton
0.5 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHimatangi Beach
11 km↑28 m2.5–3 hr
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
HardPalmerston North
62 km↑1367 m18.5–20.5 hr
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyPalmerston North
12 km↑83 m2.5–3 hr
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyLevin
0.5 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTaupahi
3.4 km↑33 m44m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
0.6 km↑7 m8m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
0.9 km↑130 m23m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
1.7 km↑17 m21m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Hard
11 km↑590 m3h 10m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
Easy
3.4 km↑45 m44m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Hard
13 km↑398 m3h 16m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
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