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Dog-friendly tracks in Manawatū-Whanganui

Manawatū-Whanganui has 63 dog-friendly tracks mapped and 43 with water on the route, around Palmerston North, Levin and Ohakune. The top-rated is He Ara Kotahi Shared Pathway near Palmerston North.

63 tracks3 where they can run43 with water on the route4 DOC campsites
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All 63 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.

He Ara Kotahi Shared Pathway

EasyPalmerston North
7.2 km↑64 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Ohakune Jubilee Walkway

EasyOhakune
3.2 km↑34 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Ohakune Lakes Reserve Loop

EasyOhakune
1.8 km↑16 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Manawatu River Track

ModeratePalmerston North
10 km↑35 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids

Arapuke Forest Park Loop

ModeratePalmerston North
9.5 km↑327 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Ohinetonga Track

EasyOwhango
4.3 km↑136 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Poutoa Loop Walk

EasyPalmerston North
3.4 km↑47 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
ShadeGood with kids

Arapaepae Lookout Track

ModerateLevin
7.9 km↑324 m2.5–3 hr★4.5 rating
Shade

Tutaenui Reservoir Loop

EasyMarton
3.4 km↑63 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotGood with kids

Te Arapiki a Tane Track

ModeratePalmerston North
1.4 km↑71 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spot

Mangaone Stream Pathway

ModeratePalmerston North
9.8 km↑13 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids

Tutaunui Reserve Circuit

EasyMarton
4.5 km↑70 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spot

Poutoa Walkway

EasyPalmerston North
4.3 km↑57 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
ShadeGood with kids

Turitea Walkway

EasyPalmerston North
2.4 km↑38 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spot

Ferry Reserve Track

EasyFoxton
2.1 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Good with kids

Titoki Walkway

EasyPalmerston North
3.5 km↑38 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Good with kids

Foxton Beach Sunset Walkway

EasyFoxton
2.7 km↑8 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Kahikatea Walk

EasyAshhurst
1.0 km↑8 mabout 15 min★4.6 rating
ShadeGood with kids

Mangawhero River Trail

EasyOhakune
4.8 km↑32 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Swim spotGood with kidsPram friendly

Bledisloe Park Loop Walk

EasyPalmerston North
2.4 km↑8 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Ratamaire Road Track

ModerateOhakune
14 km↑210 m3.5–4 hr

Victoria Esplanade Loop Walk

EasyPalmerston North
1.4 km↑3 mabout 18 min★4.3 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Prouse Bush Loop Walk

EasyLevin
0.8 km↑7 mabout 10 min★4.4 rating
ShadeGood with kids

Bledisloe to Old West Road

ModeratePalmerston North
6.0 km↑90 m1.5–2 hr★4.2 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Waitahinga Dam Loop

ModerateWhanganui
9.3 km↑367 m3.5–4 hr★4.2 rating
Swim spotShade

Cardiff Centennial Walkway

EasyStratford
2.4 km↑31 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Swim spotShade

Kowhai Park Loop

EasyLevin
0.8 km↑3 mabout 10 min★4.2 rating
Swim spotGood with kids

Turitea Green Corridor Walkway

EasyPalmerston North
2.9 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Pari Reserve Walkway

EasyPalmerston North
1.1 km↑10 mabout 15 min
Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Linklater Reserve Walk

EasyPalmerston North
2.6 km↑14 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Good with kids

Mangahao Makahika Track

ModeratePalmerston North
14 km↑399 m4.5–5 hr★4.0 rating
Swim spotShade

Tutukiwi Reserve Walk

EasyAokautere
0.8 km↑3 mabout 10 min★3.9 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Ashhurst Domain Walk

EasyAshhurst
3.9 km↑29 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Swim spotGood with kids

Raurimu Spiral Lookout Track

EasyOwhango
0.4 km↑0 mabout 4 min★3.7 rating
Swim spotGood with kids

Frederick Krull Walk

EasyPalmerston North
2.1 km↑20 m0.5–1 hr★3.6 rating
Good with kids

Bulls Domain Walk

EasyBulls
2.7 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★3.7 rating
Swim spotShade

Whanganui River Bank Walk

EasyTaumarunui
5.3 km↑7 m1–1.5 hr★3.8 rating
Swim spotGood with kids

Ongarue River Walk

EasyTaumarunui
2.3 km↑11 m0.5–1 hr★3.5 rating
Swim spotGood with kids

Eketahuna Cliff Walk

EasyEketahuna
1.8 km↑13 m0.5–1 hr★3.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Foxton Manawatu River Walk

EasyFoxton
2.4 km↑17 m0.5–1 hr★2.5 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Marton Park Walk

EasyMarton
0.5 km↑7 mabout 7 min
Sealed underfootGood with kids

Te Araroa: Palmerston North

EasyPalmerston North
12 km↑83 m2.5–3 hr
Swim spotSealed underfoot

Gladstone Reserve

EasyLevin
0.5 km↑0 mabout 6 min
Swim spot

Sunshine Track

Easy
0.9 km↑130 m23m

Valley Views Loop

EasyPalmerston North
3.5 km↑33 m45 min

Star ratings are average scores from the walkers who have logged each track.

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Dog-friendly campsites near Manawatū-Whanganui tracks

DOC campsites within reach of these tracks, check each one's dog rules before you book.

Ohinepane Campsite campsite

Ohinepane Campsite

$19/night · 36 sites
Dogs allowed
Piropiro Campsite campsite

Piropiro Campsite

No fee · 16 sites
Permit needed
Pohangina Base Campsite campsite

Pohangina Base Campsite

No fee · 3 sites
Dogs allowed
Pokaka Mill Campsite campsite

Pokaka Mill Campsite

No fee · 30 sites
Permit needed
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Towns in Manawatū-Whanganui

Palmerston North 24Ohakune 5Levin 5Whanganui 3Marton 3Foxton 3

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