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Dog-friendly tracks in Northland

Northland has 32 dog-friendly tracks mapped, 2 of them off the lead and 20 with a swim spot, around Whangarei, Mangonui and Awanui. The top-rated is Tapeka Point Track near Russell.

32 tracks2 off-lead20 swim spots0 campsites
Easy 24Moderate 7Hard 1
The complete list

All 32 tracks in Northland

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.

EasyRussell
1.0 km↑40 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Swim spot
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWhangarei
4.3 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRussell
1.1 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateOkiato
10 km↑251 m2.5–3 hr★4.4 rating
ShadeSealed underfoot
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateMangonui
1.9 km↑73 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWhangarei
3.7 km↑50 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMatakohe
2.9 km↑21 m0.5–1 hr★4.9 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMangonui
1.9 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyKaikohe
0.8 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAwanui
4.2 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyKaeo
1.6 km↑4 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyKaitaia
1.9 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyKerikeri
0.8 km↑12 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAwanui
1.1 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMangonui
1.3 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWhangarei
0.8 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyKaikohe
1.3 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyKaitaia
1.8 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateMangawhai
2.7 km↑186 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOpononi
2.6 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★3.9 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateHikurangi
9.0 km↑289 m★2.9 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPaihia
0.3 km↑12 m0.5–1 hr★3.7 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyKerikeri
0.9 km↑6 m10m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
0.4 km↑16 m6m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.

Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.

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