EasyQueenstown
3.5 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Along the lake shore
Lakeside dog hikes
Tracks along a lake shore, with flat going and easy access to calm water for a swim. Lakeside walking is some of the kindest ground for an older or younger dog, and the water is right there when they overheat. Check for toxic-algae warnings before you let a dog drink or swim in any lake.
268 tracks14 regions23 off-lead268 swim spots
The complete list
The top 200 lakeside hikes
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
EasyAtiamuri
1.9 km↑47 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateQueenstown
3.5 km↑203 m★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateQueenstown
8.0 km↑302 m2.5–3 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.
ModerateOtematata
4.0 km↑166 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateQueenstown
3.9 km↑78 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTokoroa
2.6 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
1.9 km↑12 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
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.
EasyAuckland
1.8 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyUpper Hutt
1.8 km↑45 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWanaka
4.7 km↑235 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePapakura
8.0 km↑329 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
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.
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.
HardQueenstown
31 km↑60 m6.5–7 hr★4.7 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.
ModeratePapakura
4.3 km↑146 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 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.
ModerateQueenstown
6.9 km↑59 m1–1.5 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.
ModerateWanaka
3.9 km↑220 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateQueenstown
15 km↑253 m4.5–5 hr★4.6 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.
ModerateUpper Hutt
7.7 km↑296 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardSheffield
6.8 km↑460 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyTaupiri
3.2 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
1.4 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardTwizel
17 km↑913 m★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyAuckland
3.7 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTaupo
23 km↑217 m5.5–6 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
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.
ModerateTaupo
1.6 km↑32 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAmberley
5.0 km↑343 m2–2.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateOtematata
4.0 km↑167 m1–1.5 hr★4.8 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.
EasyPorirua
9.3 km↑22 m1.5–2 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.
EasyTauranga
2.7 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyQueenstown
0.6 km↑12 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.
ModeratePapakura
5.0 km↑213 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
5.5 km↑38 m1.5–2 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.
ModerateCromwell
19 km↑41 m4.5–5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPorirua
0.8 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 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.
ModerateHikuai
9.0 km↑67 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyGlenorchy
5.0 km↑6 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAlexandra
4.7 km↑162 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 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.
ModerateLyttelton
7.1 km↑433 m3–3.5 hr★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.
ModerateChristchurch
9.0 km↑390 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyDunedin
3.1 km↑57 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyQueenstown
9.7 km↑10 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMasterton
4.3 km↑10 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
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.
EasyAshburton
2.4 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 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.
ModerateWaiuku
10 km↑149 m2.5–3 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWanaka
0.5 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
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.
EasyTe Awamutu
6.0 km↑7 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyQueenstown
6.9 km↑3 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWanaka
4.8 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
6.6 km↑166 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTaupo
8.7 km↑10 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaikanae
1.4 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
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.
HardChristchurch
18 km↑872 m6–7 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
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.
EasyOwhango
4.3 km↑136 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyBlenheim
3.2 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTaupo
3.9 km↑16 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
1.8 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTimaru
6.1 km↑36 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPapamoa
5.1 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyLake Tekapo
3.7 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
1.4 km↑17 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 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.
ModerateWellington
8.0 km↑28 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyFairlie
7.2 km↑33 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMasterton
1.6 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyGlenorchy
3.4 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMarton
3.4 km↑63 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNew Plymouth
1.9 km↑44 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaipukurau
2.9 km↑88 m0.5–1 hr★4.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyLincoln
2.1 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTauranga
8.7 km↑34 m2–2.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAshburton
14 km↑73 m3.5–4 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardWellington
24 km↑747 m8–9 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateHowick
13 km↑291 m3.5–4 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWanaka
11 km↑130 m2.5–3 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardClevedon
44 km↑848 m12.5–14 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardSheffield
7.2 km↑640 m★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyOpunake
1.4 km↑4 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardAuckland
16 km↑333 m4.5–5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateOtematata
11 km↑58 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTauranga
6.0 km↑72 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateChristchurch
9.2 km↑3 m2–2.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardTaupo
23 km↑453 m6.5–7 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyCambridge
1.4 km↑17 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
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
4.0 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyChristchurch
1.0 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMarton
4.5 km↑70 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMasterton
4.2 km↑9 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 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.
EasyHuntly
3.9 km↑11 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardHanmer Springs
33 km↑910 m10.5–11.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Hard.
HardTimaru
26 km↑100 m6–6.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyTauranga
1.3 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
1.6 km↑15 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateQueenstown
4.8 km↑74 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyHaast
2.7 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPalmerston North
2.4 km↑38 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWellington
5.5 km↑15 m1–1.5 hr★4.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPokeno
2.6 km↑13 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePorirua
24 km↑152 m5–5.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyChristchurch
1.1 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
2.4 km↑17 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
2.9 km↑41 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
2.6 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTe Anau
9.8 km↑64 m2–2.5 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLawrence
5.5 km↑224 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyNapier
2.3 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
1.8 km↑19 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAmberley
7.4 km↑363 m2.5–3 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTakanini
2.6 km↑14 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
0.8 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateMorrinsville
6.4 km↑41 m2–2.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
3.5 km↑74 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWaikanae
15 km↑31 m3–3.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardQueenstown
9.8 km↑638 m4–4.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyTwizel
4.5 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateChristchurch
4.5 km↑179 m1.5–2 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWanaka
7.1 km↑57 m1.5–2 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
9.2 km↑169 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardHanmer Springs
45 km↑929 m13.5–14.5 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyNelson
4.8 km↑33 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyQueenstown
4.2 km↑110 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardLower Hutt
23 km↑343 m6–6.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyAshburton
6.0 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateBlenheim
20 km↑54 m5–5.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
3.2 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWhangarei
3.4 km↑21 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
6.8 km↑65 m1.5–2 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOpunake
9.2 km↑60 m2–2.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTauranga
2.6 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHuntly
3.5 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWhitianga
9.2 km↑158 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaiheke Island
2.1 km↑31 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAlexandra
7.2 km↑53 m1.5–2 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMotueka
1.0 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAwanui
4.2 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTauranga
1.9 km↑15 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
1.9 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyChristchurch
0.8 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
2.7 km↑17 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHamilton
1.8 km↑8 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
13 km↑367 m4.5–5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWanaka
0.8 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTe Awamutu
3.2 km↑20 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTurangi
2.1 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
1.6 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyKaiapoi
1.0 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTurangi
2.1 km↑11 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyHawera
0.6 km↑15 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateNapier
0.3 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTimaru
3.9 km↑13 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardWanaka
13 km↑734 m★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateChristchurch
10 km↑0 m2.5–3 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTe Anau
9.0 km↑0 m2–2.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyChristchurch
2.3 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPegasus
3.5 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTurangi
4.0 km↑76 m1–1.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardAshburton
19 km↑568 m5.5–6.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyAuckland
1.1 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTurangi
2.9 km↑88 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateChristchurch
2.4 km↑88 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyChristchurch
1.6 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
9.5 km↑160 m2–2.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
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