ExpertSheffield
12 km↑1237 m★4.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
Graded expert
Expert dog-friendly walks in New Zealand
Serious, demanding terrain, long days, big elevation and exposure. Only for experienced hill dogs in top condition, and worth thinking hard about before bringing a dog at all.
39 expert tracks
5 where they can run
7 with water on the route
The complete list
All 39 expert tracks
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog access and nearest campsites.
ExpertSheffield
13 km↑1340 m★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertŌtaki
12 km↑1185 m6.5–7 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertTararua Forest Park
17 km↑1190 m7.5–8.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertCarterton
12 km↑1101 m6–6.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertAshburton
45 km↑1772 m15–16.5 hr★3.9 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertMount Richmond Forest Park
97 km↑4618 m24 hr+
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertTararua Forest Park
11 km↑1135 m4.5–5 hr
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertTwizel
18 km↑705 m4h 49m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
Expert
17 km↑82 m3h 26m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
Expert
18 km↑240 m4h 3m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
Expert
20 km↑436 m4h 49m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
Expert
22 km↑197 m4h 49m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
Expert
16 km↑411 m3h 53m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
Expert
25 km↑546 m5h 54m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertHokitika
5.4 km↑414 mabout 1 hr 46
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertHokitika
3.4 km↑567 mabout 1 hr 37
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertHokitika
6.3 km↑0 m1 hr 15 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertKaikōura
8.4 km↑1401 m4 hr 0 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertDunedin
23 km↑1354 m6 hr 46 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertPelorus Sound
23 km↑735 m5 hr 53 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertHaast
33 km↑659 m7 hr 37 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertMarlborough
9.1 km↑87 mabout 1 hr 58
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertRoss
7.8 km↑1120 m3 hr 25 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertHokitika
9.2 km↑1278 mabout 3 hr 58
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertReefton
2.3 km↑851 mabout 1 hr 52
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertReefton
1.9 km↑304 m53 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertReefton
1.9 km↑616 mabout 1 hr 24
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertReefton
3.8 km↑414 mabout 1 hr 27
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertReefton
6.8 km↑484 m2 hr 9 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertWhataroa
6.1 km↑1143 m3 hr 7 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertRoss
6.3 km↑1160 m3 hr 11 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertRoss
5.2 km↑396 mabout 1 hr 41
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertRoss
9.2 km↑1050 m3 hr 35 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertRenwick
7.8 km↑1194 m3 hr 32 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertRenwick
11 km↑1116 mabout 3 hr 59
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertWainuiomata
12 km↑1081 m4 hr 10 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertMarlborough
12 km↑1344 m4 hr 35 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
ExpertCulverden
25 km↑1149 m6 hr 57 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
Star ratings are average scores from the walkers who have logged each track.