Dogs and kids

Family dog hikes

Gentle, well-formed tracks that suit dogs and children on the same outing. Short distances, easy footing and plenty to look at make these the hikes for a family day out with the dog. Pack water for everyone and keep the lead handy for the busy stretches.

803 tracks15 regions65 off-lead521 swim spots
The complete list

The top 200 family hikes

Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.

EasyPiha
2.9 km↑67 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTokanui
1.6 km↑36 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAtiamuri
1.9 km↑47 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateRotorua
4.7 km↑150 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
2.1 km↑62 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
ShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
4.2 km↑78 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
ShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
1.9 km↑45 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
3.7 km↑50 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTairua
1.1 km↑81 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTokoroa
2.6 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
1.9 km↑56 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
10.0 km↑251 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
4.3 km↑62 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOwaka
0.8 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyCoromandel
2.3 km↑77 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
3.4 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
4.3 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateThames
5.6 km↑121 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
1.9 km↑12 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTe Puke
3.1 km↑48 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateOrewa
1.0 km↑37 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
2.4 km↑63 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWanaka
4.7 km↑235 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyFeatherston
2.1 km↑40 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateHuia
6.8 km↑155 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyArrowtown
8.0 km↑58 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyQueenstown
1.9 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
5.6 km↑115 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyManurewa
4.2 km↑80 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
5.0 km↑210 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePicton
9.2 km↑262 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
5.6 km↑27 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
3.4 km↑74 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHamilton
3.9 km↑4 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
5.3 km↑106 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
3.1 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWanaka
12 km↑33 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateRotorua
7.4 km↑285 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAuckland
4.3 km↑44 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePapakura
4.3 km↑146 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTaupo
5.1 km↑101 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateHanmer Springs
3.1 km↑150 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateHuia
1.0 km↑44 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateChristchurch
1.8 km↑56 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyChristchurch
5.8 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateLower Hutt
2.7 km↑120 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateQueenstown
6.9 km↑59 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTekapo
6.0 km↑79 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWellington
3.9 km↑8 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNelson
7.4 km↑13 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWaihi Beach
3.4 km↑135 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePapamoa
1.0 km↑59 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
13 km↑34 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
6.6 km↑10 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
5.3 km↑128 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
2.6 km↑24 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
8.5 km↑25 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTaupiri
3.2 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
1.9 km↑72 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Sealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyChristchurch
14 km↑42 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
8.7 km↑89 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAkaroa
0.6 km↑36 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTaupo
23 km↑217 m5.5–6 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
2.6 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
5.6 km↑94 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
8.4 km↑44 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyCarterton
4.0 km↑73 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
8.4 km↑17 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyLyttelton
8.0 km↑86 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTaupo
1.6 km↑32 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateOwaka
2.7 km↑73 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateArrowtown
4.0 km↑192 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWellington
4.7 km↑91 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyArrowtown
4.0 km↑6 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHamilton
2.3 km↑36 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
1.6 km↑98 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
4.8 km↑30 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTauranga
2.7 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHowick
3.4 km↑22 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
3.5 km↑114 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaikouaiti
2.7 km↑46 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPalmerston North
7.2 km↑64 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
7.1 km↑16 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePalmerston
2.3 km↑128 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
5.5 km↑38 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyBlenheim
1.1 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyCromwell
1.9 km↑29 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
4.7 km↑66 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWainuiomata
3.9 km↑96 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPapakura
3.4 km↑16 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOhakune
3.2 km↑34 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
5.5 km↑14 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
0.8 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOhakune
1.8 km↑16 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePalmerston North
10 km↑35 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateHikuai
9.0 km↑67 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyGlenorchy
5.0 km↑6 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
2.4 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePapakura
0.8 km↑32 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateRotorua
10 km↑375 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyChristchurch
1.4 km↑22 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTwizel
1.4 km↑69 m★4.5 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyDunedin
3.1 km↑57 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHowick
10 km↑87 m2.5–3 hr★4.5 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyQueenstown
9.7 km↑10 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateMartinborough
0.5 km↑38 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyMasterton
4.3 km↑10 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
9.3 km↑27 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
3.1 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAshburton
2.4 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
6.3 km↑9 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
2.7 km↑48 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWaiuku
10 km↑149 m2.5–3 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWanaka
0.5 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHanmer Springs
1.9 km↑17 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWhangarei
4.3 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
3.7 km↑134 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
ShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
0.8 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.9 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyChristchurch
5.0 km↑6 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateChristchurch
10 km↑18 m2.5–3 hr★4.5 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyQueenstown
1.4 km↑21 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
15 km↑28 m3.5–4 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTakanini
2.4 km↑49 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateBluff
3.5 km↑106 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTe Awamutu
6.0 km↑7 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateGlentui
2.7 km↑118 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyQueenstown
6.9 km↑3 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWanaka
4.8 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateOpotiki
17 km↑19 m3.5–4 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePalmerston North
9.5 km↑327 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
1.3 km↑44 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateOwaka
1.1 km↑36 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
3.1 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
3.7 km↑92 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyChristchurch
4.2 km↑3 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAlexandra
23 km↑20 m5–5.5 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaikanae
1.4 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.9 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOxford
1.8 km↑50 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMethven
1.8 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyCheviot
2.7 km↑48 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateParaparaumu
13 km↑65 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOwhango
4.3 km↑136 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
3.9 km↑34 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
ShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyBlenheim
3.2 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyInvercargill
5.1 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Sealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
1.8 km↑39 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOwaka
6.6 km↑10 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePorirua
8.5 km↑149 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPalmerston North
3.4 km↑47 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyCoromandel
1.6 km↑80 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
1.1 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Sealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
0.5 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Sealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
0.5 km↑4 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
ShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasySilverdale
2.9 km↑24 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
1.8 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTimaru
6.1 km↑36 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRaglan
2.9 km↑89 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyUpper Hutt
1.6 km↑12 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPapamoa
5.1 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTauranga
2.6 km↑4 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Sealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyChristchurch
2.4 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWinton
3.5 km↑148 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWellington
4.2 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
1.1 km↑38 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Sealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
8.0 km↑28 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyLincoln
2.7 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.

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