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Dog-friendly tracks in West Coast

West Coast has 14 dog-friendly tracks mapped, 2 of them off the lead and 5 with a swim spot, around Greymouth, Westport and Haast. The top-rated is Cape Foulwind Walkway from Lighthouse Road near Westport.

14 tracks2 off-lead5 swim spots4 campsites
Easy 9Moderate 5
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All 14 tracks in West Coast

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.

ModerateReefton
3.5 km↑158 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyHaast
2.7 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateHaast
10 km↑15 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyGreymouth
0.6 km↑23 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyGreymouth
5.5 km↑16 m1–1.5 hr★3.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateKumara
11 km↑47 m2.5–3 hr★3.7 rating
Swim spot
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateGreymouth
6.1 km↑313 m2–2.5 hr★3.3 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWestport
1.3 km↑13 m17m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.

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

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