ModerateNew Plymouth
9.7 km↑102 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
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Dog-friendly tracks in Taranaki
Taranaki has 30 dog-friendly tracks mapped and 21 with water on the route, around New Plymouth, Hāwera and Ōpunakē. The top-rated is Te Henui Walkway near New Plymouth.
30 tracks2 where they can run21 with water on the route7 campgrounds
Easy 23Moderate 7
The complete list
All 30 tracks in Taranaki
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.
ModerateNew Plymouth
4.8 km↑26 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyNew Plymouth
5.0 km↑103 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNew Plymouth
1.9 km↑44 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateNew Plymouth
9.3 km↑30 m2–2.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyŌpunakē
1.4 km↑4 mabout 18 min★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateNew Plymouth
5.0 km↑14 m1–1.5 hr★5.0 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOakura
1.3 km↑3 mabout 16 min★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyŌpunakē
9.2 km↑60 m2–2.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyStratford
3.7 km↑21 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNew Plymouth
3.1 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPatea
2.3 km↑25 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNew Plymouth
1.4 km↑0 mabout 17 min★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyInglewood
0.5 km↑0 mabout 6 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyŌpunakē
1.9 km↑14 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHāwera
0.6 km↑15 mabout 10 min★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateNew Plymouth
23 km↑198 m6–6.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog access: No dogs. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyHāwera
1.3 km↑4 mabout 17 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNew Plymouth
3.5 km↑41 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHāwera
1.0 km↑0 mabout 12 min★4.0 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyInglewood
0.5 km↑10 mabout 7 min★3.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaitara
1.0 km↑4 mabout 13 min★3.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateStratford
8.2 km↑111 m2–2.5 hr
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyHāwera
2.7 km↑15 m0.5–1 hr★3.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Moderate
6.6 km↑67 m1h 25m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
Easy
2.2 km↑33 m29m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
2.2 km↑19 m28m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
0.3 km↑1 m4m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTongapōrutu
1.3 km↑7 m16 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNew Plymouth
1.5 km↑4 m18 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
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