ModeratePiha
2.3 km↑217 m1–1.5 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
Sand and shallows
Dog-friendly beach hikes
Coastal and beach tracks where a dog can trot on soft sand and paddle in the shallows. Beaches are some of the best off-lead ground in the country, but the rules shift with the tide and the season, so read each track's lead rule and any bird-nesting closures. Carry fresh water, sand and salt make for a thirsty dog.
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Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
ModerateChristchurch
9.0 km↑254 m2.5–3 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardKarekare
7.7 km↑513 m3–3.5 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyQueenstown
3.5 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRussell
1.0 km↑40 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateChristchurch
8.4 km↑221 m2–2.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWaiheke Island
9.2 km↑203 m2–2.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWestport
6.0 km↑127 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWhitianga
2.4 km↑68 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateQueenstown
3.9 km↑78 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateChristchurch
9.8 km↑293 m3–3.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateBluff
7.6 km↑266 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
3.4 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
4.3 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
HardChristchurch
8.9 km↑326 m3.5–4 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardWanaka
28 km↑165 m7–7.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateWanaka
10 km↑137 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardChristchurch
5.5 km↑264 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateLyttelton
8.2 km↑123 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateOrewa
1.0 km↑37 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
2.4 km↑63 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateNew Plymouth
9.7 km↑102 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyQueenstown
1.9 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
5.0 km↑210 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePicton
9.2 km↑262 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardQueenstown
31 km↑60 m6.5–7 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModeratePuhoi
4.3 km↑248 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardWellington
8.7 km↑358 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateAuckland
5.3 km↑106 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWanaka
12 km↑33 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAuckland
4.3 km↑44 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
7.7 km↑50 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAuckland
5.8 km↑162 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateQueenstown
6.9 km↑59 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWellington
3.9 km↑8 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
6.6 km↑97 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
13 km↑34 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyLyttelton
5.0 km↑200 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
6.6 km↑10 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
5.3 km↑128 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
14 km↑490 m4.5–5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
2.6 km↑24 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
8.5 km↑25 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePicton
8.4 km↑309 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTinui
5.5 km↑144 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
11 km↑360 m3.5–4 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWhitianga
2.7 km↑72 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyChristchurch
14 km↑42 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
8.7 km↑89 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTaupo
23 km↑217 m5.5–6 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
2.6 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
8.4 km↑44 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardTaupo
17 km↑336 m5–5.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateAuckland
8.4 km↑17 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTakanini
4.0 km↑25 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyLyttelton
8.0 km↑86 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWaiheke Island
8.0 km↑219 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardChristchurch
17 km↑454 m6–6.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateAuckland
15 km↑222 m3.5–4 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaiheke Island
1.6 km↑98 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
7.1 km↑266 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPorirua
9.3 km↑22 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
4.8 km↑30 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateQueenstown
22 km↑244 m5.5–6 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyHowick
3.4 km↑22 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
3.5 km↑114 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaikouaiti
2.7 km↑46 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardQueenstown
24 km↑190 m5.5–6.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyAuckland
7.1 km↑16 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateBluff
6.3 km↑63 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyClive
8.4 km↑0 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
4.7 km↑66 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateNew Plymouth
4.8 km↑26 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPapakura
3.4 km↑16 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
5.5 km↑14 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateHikuai
9.0 km↑67 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyChristchurch
1.9 km↑43 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyQueenstown
11 km↑212 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateOrewa
8.2 km↑36 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
9.3 km↑27 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
3.1 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWanaka
0.5 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateMangawhai
0.8 km↑39 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePaihia
6.3 km↑118 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAuckland
15 km↑28 m3.5–4 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWhitianga
6.3 km↑331 m2.5–3 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateOpotiki
17 km↑19 m3.5–4 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardNew Lynn
7.7 km↑524 m3.5–4 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyAuckland
1.3 km↑44 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTaupo
8.7 km↑10 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
3.1 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
3.7 km↑92 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyChristchurch
4.7 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaikanae
1.4 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateQueenstown
12 km↑249 m3.5–4 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
5.0 km↑63 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardWellington
11 km↑474 m4–4.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateParaparaumu
13 km↑65 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOwaka
6.6 km↑10 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePorirua
8.5 km↑149 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateChristchurch
13 km↑0 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
12 km↑325 m4.5–5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWaiheke Island
11 km↑295 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasySilverdale
2.9 km↑24 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRaglan
2.9 km↑89 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateDunedin
9.0 km↑24 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyRichmond
6.6 km↑0 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyLake Tekapo
3.7 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
6.3 km↑121 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateInvercargill
5.0 km↑201 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyChristchurch
2.4 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWellington
4.2 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
8.0 km↑28 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaiheke Island
4.8 km↑144 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
6.3 km↑107 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTimaru
1.4 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTimaru
5.0 km↑6 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
10 km↑343 m3–3.5 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
3.9 km↑43 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateSilverdale
4.2 km↑9 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
3.1 km↑115 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyChristchurch
2.1 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateHowick
13 km↑291 m3.5–4 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaimauku
4.8 km↑23 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePapakura
3.5 km↑101 m★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateNew Plymouth
9.3 km↑30 m2–2.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLeigh
2.6 km↑84 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
5.0 km↑17 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
3.1 km↑13 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWellington
1.4 km↑61 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateKawhia
4.5 km↑15 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
1.3 km↑46 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardTaupo
23 km↑453 m6.5–7 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateMangonui
1.9 km↑73 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
3.4 km↑33 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaikanae
12 km↑52 m2.5–3 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
0.5 km↑34 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaihi Beach
2.9 km↑87 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyStewart Island
3.7 km↑65 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMotueka
4.0 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOturehua
4.0 km↑86 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
0.8 km↑14 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
1.9 km↑37 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
HardTimaru
26 km↑100 m6–6.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyFrench Pass
4.7 km↑135 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTairua
4.0 km↑169 m★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateQueenstown
4.8 km↑74 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOwaka
2.1 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWellington
5.5 km↑15 m1–1.5 hr★4.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMatakohe
2.9 km↑21 m0.5–1 hr★4.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePorirua
24 km↑152 m5–5.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTakanini
3.1 km↑20 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOhope
6.0 km↑9 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTuakau
5.8 km↑19 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyLower Hutt
7.2 km↑10 m1.5–2 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAkaroa
1.8 km↑83 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyHuia
2.9 km↑14 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateParaparaumu
8.2 km↑24 m1.5–2 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateNapier
11 km↑3 m2.5–3 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateGreat Barrier Island
9.8 km↑372 m3.5–4 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateNew Plymouth
5.0 km↑14 m1–1.5 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPapakura
3.7 km↑20 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWhakatane
1.8 km↑4 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
2.1 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
1.9 km↑65 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
1.6 km↑11 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWhitianga
1.8 km↑107 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaiuku
4.2 km↑3 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
5.3 km↑216 m1.5–2 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyChristchurch
1.4 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
1.6 km↑77 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWaikanae
15 km↑31 m3–3.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
2.6 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
2.7 km↑25 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasySnells Beach
3.5 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateGreat Barrier Island
9.7 km↑372 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAuckland
9.2 km↑169 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
1.0 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
1.0 km↑64 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyMangonui
1.9 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateChristchurch
15 km↑3 m3.5–4 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOakura
1.3 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateLeigh
3.7 km↑69 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
0.6 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePicton
7.6 km↑72 m2–2.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAuckland
6.8 km↑65 m1.5–2 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaiheke Island
3.7 km↑97 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOpunake
9.2 km↑60 m2–2.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWhitianga
0.3 km↑17 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
1.0 km↑47 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
3.9 km↑52 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyKaikohe
0.8 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHuia
0.6 km↑12 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAkaroa
7.9 km↑254 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyGreat Barrier Island
3.7 km↑144 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNelson
3.7 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNew Plymouth
3.1 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
2.7 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPort Chalmers
1.9 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyInvercargill
2.6 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
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