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Dog-friendly tracks in Marlborough

Marlborough has 33 dog-friendly tracks mapped and 12 with water on the route, around Picton, Havelock and Blenheim. The top-rated is The Snout View Track near Picton.

33 tracks2 where they can run12 with water on the route11 DOC campsites
Easy 12Moderate 10Hard 5Expert 6
The complete list

All 33 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
Swim spotShade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePicton
4.7 km↑149 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Shade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyBlenheim
1.1 km↑0 mabout 15 min★4.8 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kidsPram friendly
Dog access: No dogs. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyBlenheim
3.2 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
HardHavelock
7.7 km↑688 m★4.5 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyElaine Bay
4.7 km↑135 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPicton
3.2 km↑90 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePicton
7.6 km↑72 m2–2.5 hr★4.3 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateBlenheim
20 km↑54 m5–5.5 hr★4.3 rating
Swim spot
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardMount Richmond Forest Park
45 km↑1334 m14.5–15.5 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasySpring Creek
1.8 km↑0 mabout 23 min★4.4 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPicton
2.9 km↑13 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyBlenheim
2.6 km↑9 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHavelock
3.4 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyBlenheim
0.5 km↑0 mabout 6 min★2.0 rating
Good with kidsPram friendly
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAniseed Valley
5.3 km↑159 mabout 1 hr 19
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ExpertPelorus Sound
23 km↑735 m5 hr 53 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ModerateTennyson Inlet
7.6 km↑80 mabout 1 hr 38
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ExpertRenwick
7.8 km↑1194 m3 hr 32 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ModerateRenwick
2.4 km↑2 m28 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyHavelock
2.8 km↑122 m45 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAnakiwa
2.4 km↑152 m43 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Moderate.

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