ModeratePiha
2.3 km↑217 m1–1.5 hr★4.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
Sand and shallows
Dog-friendly beach walks
Coastal and beach tracks where a dog can trot on soft sand and paddle in the shallows. Beaches are some of the best running ground in the country, but the rules shift with the tide and the season, so check for summer restrictions and bird-nesting closures. Carry fresh water, sand and salt make for a thirsty dog.
307 tracks15 regions18 where they can run307 swim spots
The complete list
The top 200 beach walks
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog access and nearest places to stay.
ModerateChristchurch
9.0 km↑254 m2.5–3 hr★4.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardKarekare
7.7 km↑513 m3–3.5 hr★4.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyQueenstown
3.5 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRussell
1.0 km↑40 mabout 15 min★4.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateChristchurch
8.4 km↑221 m2–2.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWestport
6.0 km↑127 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWhitianga
2.4 km↑68 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateQueenstown
3.9 km↑78 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateChristchurch
9.8 km↑293 m3–3.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateBluff
7.6 km↑266 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
3.4 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
4.3 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
HardChristchurch
8.9 km↑326 m3.5–4 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
HardWānaka
28 km↑165 m7–7.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateWānaka
10 km↑137 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardChristchurch
5.5 km↑264 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateLyttelton
8.2 km↑123 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateOrewa
1.0 km↑37 mabout 22 min★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
2.4 km↑63 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateNew Plymouth
9.7 km↑102 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyQueenstown
1.9 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
5.0 km↑210 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardQueenstown
31 km↑60 m6.5–7 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
HardWellington
8.7 km↑358 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateAuckland
5.3 km↑106 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWānaka
12 km↑33 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAuckland
4.3 km↑44 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
7.7 km↑50 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAuckland
5.8 km↑162 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateQueenstown
6.9 km↑59 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWellington
3.9 km↑8 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
6.6 km↑97 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
13 km↑34 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyLyttelton
5.9 km↑200 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
6.6 km↑10 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
5.3 km↑128 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
14 km↑490 m4.5–5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
2.6 km↑24 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
8.5 km↑25 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePicton
8.4 km↑309 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTinui
5.5 km↑144 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
11 km↑360 m3.5–4 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWhitianga
2.7 km↑72 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyChristchurch
14 km↑42 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
8.7 km↑89 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTaupō
23 km↑217 m5.5–6 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
2.6 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
8.4 km↑44 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
HardTaupō
17 km↑336 m5–5.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Seasonal dog rules. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateAuckland
8.4 km↑17 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTakanini
4.0 km↑25 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyLyttelton
8.0 km↑86 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWaiheke Island
8.0 km↑219 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardChristchurch
17 km↑454 m6–6.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateAuckland
15 km↑222 m3.5–4 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaiheke Island
1.6 km↑98 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
7.1 km↑266 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPorirua
9.3 km↑22 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
4.8 km↑30 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateQueenstown
22 km↑244 m5.5–6 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyHowick
3.4 km↑22 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
3.5 km↑114 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyKaritane
2.7 km↑46 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
HardQueenstown
24 km↑190 m5.5–6.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyAuckland
7.1 km↑16 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateBluff
6.3 km↑63 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyClive
8.4 km↑0 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
4.7 km↑66 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateNew Plymouth
4.8 km↑26 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPapakura
3.4 km↑16 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
5.5 km↑14 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateHikuai
9.0 km↑67 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyChristchurch
1.9 km↑43 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyQueenstown
11 km↑212 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateOrewa
8.2 km↑36 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
9.3 km↑27 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
3.1 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWānaka
0.5 km↑0 mabout 6 min★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateMangawhai
0.8 km↑39 mabout 15 min★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePaihia
6.3 km↑118 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAuckland
15 km↑28 m3.5–4 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWhitianga
6.3 km↑331 m2.5–3 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateŌpōtiki
17 km↑19 m3.5–4 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardNew Lynn
7.7 km↑524 m3.5–4 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyAuckland
1.3 km↑44 mabout 20 min★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTaupō
8.7 km↑10 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
3.1 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
3.7 km↑92 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyChristchurch
4.7 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaikanae
1.4 km↑0 mabout 17 min★4.9 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateQueenstown
12 km↑249 m3.5–4 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
5.0 km↑63 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
HardWellington
11 km↑474 m4–4.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateParaparaumu
13 km↑65 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOwaka
6.6 km↑10 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePorirua
8.5 km↑149 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateChristchurch
13 km↑0 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
12 km↑325 m4.5–5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWaiheke Island
11 km↑295 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasySilverdale
2.9 km↑24 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRaglan
2.9 km↑89 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateDunedin
9.0 km↑24 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyRichmond
6.6 km↑0 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyLake Tekapo
3.7 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
6.3 km↑121 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateInvercargill
5.0 km↑201 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyChristchurch
2.4 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Seasonal dog rules. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWellington
4.2 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
8.0 km↑28 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaiheke Island
4.8 km↑144 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
6.3 km↑107 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTimaru
1.4 km↑3 mabout 19 min★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTimaru
5.0 km↑6 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
3.9 km↑43 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateSilverdale
4.2 km↑9 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
3.1 km↑115 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyChristchurch
2.1 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Seasonal dog rules. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateHowick
13 km↑291 m3.5–4 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaimauku
4.8 km↑23 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePapakura
3.5 km↑101 m★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateNew Plymouth
9.3 km↑30 m2–2.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLeigh
2.6 km↑84 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
5.0 km↑17 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
3.1 km↑13 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWellington
1.4 km↑61 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateKawhia
4.5 km↑15 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
1.3 km↑46 mabout 19 min★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
HardTaupō
23 km↑453 m6.5–7 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateMangōnui
1.9 km↑73 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
3.4 km↑33 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaikanae
12 km↑52 m2.5–3 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
0.5 km↑34 mabout 10 min★4.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaihi Beach
2.9 km↑87 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMotueka
4.0 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOturehua
4.0 km↑86 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
0.8 km↑14 mabout 12 min★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
1.9 km↑37 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
HardTimaru
26 km↑100 m6–6.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyElaine Bay
4.7 km↑135 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTairua
4.0 km↑169 m★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTaipa
1.9 km↑19 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateQueenstown
4.8 km↑74 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOwaka
2.1 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWellington
5.5 km↑15 m1–1.5 hr★4.9 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMatakohe
2.9 km↑21 m0.5–1 hr★4.9 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePorirua
24 km↑152 m5–5.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTakanini
3.1 km↑20 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOhope
6.0 km↑9 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTuakau
5.8 km↑19 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyLower Hutt
7.2 km↑10 m1.5–2 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAkaroa
1.8 km↑83 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyHuia
2.9 km↑14 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateParaparaumu
8.2 km↑24 m1.5–2 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateNapier
11 km↑3 m2.5–3 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateGreat Barrier Island
9.8 km↑372 m3.5–4 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateNew Plymouth
5.0 km↑14 m1–1.5 hr★5.0 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPapakura
3.7 km↑20 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWhakatāne
1.8 km↑4 mabout 22 min★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
2.1 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
1.9 km↑65 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
1.6 km↑11 mabout 20 min★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWhitianga
1.8 km↑107 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaiuku
4.2 km↑3 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
5.3 km↑216 m1.5–2 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyChristchurch
1.4 km↑0 mabout 19 min★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
1.6 km↑77 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWaikanae
15 km↑31 m3–3.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
2.6 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
2.7 km↑25 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasySnells Beach
3.5 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateGreat Barrier Island
9.7 km↑372 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAuckland
9.2 km↑169 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
1.0 km↑0 mabout 12 min★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
1.0 km↑64 mabout 22 min★5.0 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyMangōnui
1.9 km↑0 mabout 23 min★5.0 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateChristchurch
15 km↑3 m3.5–4 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOakura
1.3 km↑3 mabout 16 min★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateLeigh
3.7 km↑69 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
0.6 km↑0 mabout 9 min★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePicton
7.6 km↑72 m2–2.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAuckland
6.8 km↑65 m1.5–2 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaiheke Island
3.7 km↑97 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 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.
EasyWhitianga
0.3 km↑17 mabout 6 min★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
1.0 km↑47 mabout 20 min★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
3.9 km↑52 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyKaikohe
0.8 km↑3 mabout 9 min★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHuia
0.6 km↑12 mabout 10 min★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAkaroa
7.9 km↑254 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyGreat Barrier Island
3.7 km↑144 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNelson
3.7 km↑0 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.
EasyWaiheke Island
2.7 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPort Chalmers
1.9 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyInvercargill
2.6 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMilton
1.6 km↑4 mabout 19 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
2.1 km↑35 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMotueka
1.0 km↑0 mabout 11 min★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
2.1 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
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