ModeratePicton
9.2 km↑262 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
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Dog-friendly tracks in Marlborough
Marlborough has 20 dog-friendly tracks mapped, 2 of them off the lead and 15 with a swim spot, around Picton, Blenheim and Havelock. The top-rated is Snout Track Loop near Picton.
20 tracks2 off-lead15 swim spots10 campsites
Easy 11Moderate 5Hard 4
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All 20 tracks in Marlborough
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.
ModeratePicton
8.4 km↑309 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePicton
4.7 km↑149 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyBlenheim
1.1 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyBlenheim
3.2 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardHavelock
7.7 km↑688 m★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyFrench Pass
4.7 km↑135 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardPicton
22 km↑353 m6–6.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyPicton
3.2 km↑90 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePicton
7.6 km↑72 m2–2.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateBlenheim
20 km↑54 m5–5.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardMount Richmond Forest Park
45 km↑1334 m14.5–15.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasySpring Creek
1.8 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPicton
2.9 km↑13 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHavelock
3.4 km↑127 m1–1.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyBlenheim
2.6 km↑9 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPicton
2.6 km↑92 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHavelock
3.4 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyBlenheim
0.5 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★2.0 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
HardMount Richmond Forest Park
97 km↑4618 m24 hr+
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
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Dog-friendly campsites near Marlborough tracks
DOC campsites within reach of these tracks, check each one's dog rules before you book.
Aussie Bay Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogs
Butchers Flat Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogs
Ferndale Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogs
Kenepuru Head Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogs
Mill Flat Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogs
Moetapu Bay Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogs
Nikau Cove Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogs
Picnic Bay Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogs
Rarangi Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Robin Hood Bay Campsite
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