ModeratePiha
2.3 km↑217 m1–1.5 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
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Dog-friendly forest hikes
Bush and forest tracks with a canopy overhead, the shade that keeps a dog cool on a warm day. Soft ground under paw and cover from the sun make these the hikes to reach for in summer. Watch for 1080 and pest-control signage, and keep your dog close where it is posted.
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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.
EasyPiha
2.9 km↑67 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTokanui
1.6 km↑36 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardArrowtown
22 km↑149 m5.5–6 hr★4.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateRotorua
4.7 km↑150 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateArrowtown
7.9 km↑387 m★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
2.1 km↑62 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardHuia
12 km↑586 m★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateQueenstown
8.0 km↑302 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
4.2 km↑78 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWaiheke Island
9.2 km↑203 m2–2.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateDrury
8.9 km↑378 m3–3.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateHavelock North
5.1 km↑284 m2–2.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyRotorua
1.9 km↑45 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
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.
ModerateLower Hutt
9.3 km↑507 m3.5–4 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWanaka
13 km↑94 m3–3.5 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyRotorua
3.7 km↑50 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePiha
3.5 km↑175 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardDunedin
8.7 km↑548 m3.5–4 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateBluff
7.6 km↑266 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateHavelock North
5.3 km↑266 m2–2.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
10.0 km↑251 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
4.3 km↑62 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOwaka
0.8 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyCoromandel
2.3 km↑77 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
3.5 km↑250 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLyttelton
7.6 km↑268 m★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
12 km↑432 m4–4.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateThames
5.6 km↑121 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyUpper Hutt
4.2 km↑92 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardTurangi
7.1 km↑567 m3–3.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateWellington
12 km↑467 m4–4.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardCarterton
23 km↑1334 m★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateWellington
3.2 km↑249 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTe Puke
3.1 km↑48 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateLyttelton
8.2 km↑123 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardAmberley
14 km↑743 m★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateOrewa
1.0 km↑37 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateNew Plymouth
9.7 km↑102 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyUpper Hutt
1.8 km↑45 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWainuiomata
3.1 km↑46 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePapakura
8.0 km↑329 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyFeatherston
2.1 km↑40 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateHuia
6.8 km↑155 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyArrowtown
8.0 km↑58 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateManurewa
3.2 km↑218 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPaeroa
3.4 km↑234 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyQueenstown
1.9 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
5.6 km↑115 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyChristchurch
4.5 km↑102 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyManurewa
4.2 km↑80 m1–1.5 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.
ModeratePuhoi
4.3 km↑248 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
3.4 km↑74 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardWellington
8.7 km↑358 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyHamilton
3.9 km↑4 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
3.1 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWanaka
12 km↑33 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateRotorua
7.4 km↑285 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePapakura
4.3 km↑146 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
3.7 km↑223 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAuckland
1.3 km↑49 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTaupo
5.1 km↑101 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
4.3 km↑276 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateHanmer Springs
3.1 km↑150 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateHuia
1.0 km↑44 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
14 km↑658 m5–5.5 hr★4.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyChristchurch
5.8 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateLower Hutt
2.7 km↑120 m1–1.5 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.
ModerateLower Hutt
8.4 km↑142 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTekapo
6.0 km↑79 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateLower Hutt
4.2 km↑232 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePapakura
7.9 km↑299 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
8.4 km↑312 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateUpper Hutt
7.7 km↑296 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWaihi Beach
3.4 km↑135 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePapamoa
1.0 km↑59 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateHanmer Springs
4.3 km↑352 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardAmberley
8.7 km↑515 m3.5–4 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyLyttelton
5.0 km↑200 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWhangarei
1.0 km↑13 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
14 km↑490 m4.5–5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateDunedin
11 km↑279 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 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.
ModerateWellington
11 km↑360 m3.5–4 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateUpper Hutt
10 km↑154 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 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.
ModerateAkaroa
0.6 km↑36 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
1.4 km↑117 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
3.7 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePicton
4.7 km↑149 m1.5–2 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.
ModerateWellington
5.5 km↑268 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
7.6 km↑231 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
11 km↑522 m4–4.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardSheffield
5.6 km↑448 m★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateAuckland
5.6 km↑94 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyCarterton
4.0 km↑73 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
HardTaupo
17 km↑336 m5–5.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateWellington
2.4 km↑129 m0.5–1 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.
ModerateTaupo
1.6 km↑32 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePaeroa
22 km↑250 m6–7 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAmberley
5.0 km↑343 m2–2.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardPaeroa
9.2 km↑287 m4–4.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateOtematata
4.0 km↑167 m1–1.5 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateArrowtown
4.0 km↑192 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyDarfield
4.8 km↑9 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWellington
4.7 km↑91 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWaiheke Island
8.0 km↑219 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePapakura
5.8 km↑184 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyArrowtown
4.0 km↑6 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
4.8 km↑115 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardChristchurch
17 km↑454 m6–6.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardLower Hutt
14 km↑654 m5–5.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyHamilton
2.3 km↑36 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateChristchurch
4.5 km↑10 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardHanmer Springs
8.9 km↑831 m★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
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.
ModerateLower Hutt
2.6 km↑207 m1–1.5 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateChristchurch
1.6 km↑89 m★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardOxford
14 km↑1014 m6.5–7 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateWhitianga
4.5 km↑214 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLyttelton
8.9 km↑409 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPalmerston North
7.2 km↑64 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePalmerston
2.3 km↑128 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePapakura
5.0 km↑213 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
3.7 km↑153 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyCromwell
1.9 km↑29 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardWellington
9.8 km↑495 m★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyWainuiomata
3.9 km↑96 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNapier
3.7 km↑111 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOhakune
3.2 km↑34 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOhakune
1.8 km↑16 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
6.3 km↑187 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePapakura
0.8 km↑32 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAuckland
11 km↑122 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAuckland
17 km↑341 m4.5–5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateRotorua
10 km↑375 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLyttelton
7.1 km↑433 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateArrowtown
7.4 km↑310 m★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyQueenstown
11 km↑212 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNew Plymouth
5.0 km↑103 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
2.7 km↑47 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyDunedin
3.1 km↑57 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHowick
10 km↑87 m2.5–3 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
5.8 km↑289 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardChristchurch
16 km↑499 m5.5–6 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateArrowtown
3.7 km↑62 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardLyttelton
5.1 km↑469 m2.5–3 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
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.
HardRichmond
6.3 km↑447 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateAuckland
6.3 km↑9 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
2.7 km↑48 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWaiuku
10 km↑149 m2.5–3 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardGlentui
12 km↑733 m5–5.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateWellington
11 km↑284 m3.5–4 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
4.5 km↑287 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyHanmer Springs
1.9 km↑17 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
3.7 km↑134 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
0.8 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyChristchurch
5.0 km↑6 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardOtaki
6.4 km↑806 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateChristchurch
4.0 km↑159 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateChristchurch
10 km↑18 m2.5–3 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePaihia
6.3 km↑118 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAuckland
9.2 km↑234 m2.5–3 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTakanini
2.4 km↑49 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateBluff
3.5 km↑106 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTe Awamutu
6.0 km↑7 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateLyttelton
3.5 km↑154 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
11 km↑475 m3.5–4 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateGlentui
2.7 km↑118 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateGlentui
5.8 km↑293 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
1.8 km↑106 m0.5–1 hr★4.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
1.1 km↑15 m0.5–1 hr★4.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWhitianga
6.3 km↑331 m2.5–3 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
13 km↑462 m4.5–5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
3.5 km↑125 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePalmerston North
9.5 km↑327 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardNew Lynn
7.7 km↑524 m3.5–4 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateWaihi
9.2 km↑20 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateHavelock North
4.5 km↑179 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateOwaka
1.1 km↑36 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardUpper Hutt
12 km↑690 m5–5.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateChristchurch
4.3 km↑305 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAlexandra
23 km↑20 m5–5.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateMasterton
14 km↑470 m4.5–5 hr★4.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePiha
8.9 km↑523 m★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePapakura
5.0 km↑132 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWanaka
20 km↑57 m5–5.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
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