EasyPiha
2.9 km↑67 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
A waterfall at the end
Waterfall dog hikes
Tracks that lead to a waterfall, often with a plunge pool or stream a dog can cool off in. The payoff at the end keeps everyone moving, dogs included, and the shaded valleys they sit in stay cool on a hot day. Mind slippery rock near the falls and keep your dog on the lead at the lookout edges.
89 tracks11 regions7 off-lead89 swim spots
The complete list
All 89 waterfall hikes
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
ModerateTokanui
1.6 km↑36 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateArrowtown
7.9 km↑387 m★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
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.
ModerateLower Hutt
9.3 km↑507 m3.5–4 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePiha
3.5 km↑175 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOwaka
0.8 km↑18 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.
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.
ModerateManurewa
3.2 km↑218 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 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.
ModerateLower Hutt
2.7 km↑120 m1–1.5 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.
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.
EasyWhangarei
1.0 km↑13 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAkaroa
0.6 km↑36 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTaupo
23 km↑217 m5.5–6 hr★4.7 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.
HardPaeroa
9.2 km↑287 m4–4.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyWellington
4.7 km↑91 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePapakura
5.8 km↑184 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardHanmer Springs
8.9 km↑831 m★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModeratePapakura
0.8 km↑32 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateArrowtown
7.4 km↑310 m★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.
ModerateArrowtown
3.7 km↑62 m1–1.5 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.
ModeratePalmerston North
9.5 km↑327 m3–3.5 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.
EasyOxford
1.8 km↑50 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateLower Hutt
11 km↑503 m4–4.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateRangiora
6.3 km↑282 m★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardHavelock
7.7 km↑688 m★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyWaiheke Island
4.8 km↑144 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTaupo
0.8 km↑26 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateOxford
4.0 km↑216 m1.5–2 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateOxford
14 km↑392 m4.5–5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateOxford
8.5 km↑277 m2.5–3 hr★4.4 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.
HardPaeroa
15 km↑281 m5.5–6 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyTauranga
3.9 km↑35 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateDunedin
1.3 km↑103 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTaupo
1.8 km↑36 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardWellington
7.1 km↑398 m2.5–3 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardPaeroa
17 km↑683 m6.5–7 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateAuckland
1.4 km↑76 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
2.7 km↑96 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
3.1 km↑168 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardOxford
17 km↑432 m5.5–6 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyTauranga
1.1 km↑25 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTwizel
12 km↑324 m3.5–4 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWhitianga
2.3 km↑45 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAkaroa
4.3 km↑183 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaimate
2.1 km↑38 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
0.5 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateOxford
9.8 km↑343 m3–3.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAlexandra
7.2 km↑53 m1.5–2 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyInvercargill
3.9 km↑27 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWhitianga
2.1 km↑32 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyMorrinsville
2.3 km↑30 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
7.9 km↑304 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAuckland
13 km↑367 m4.5–5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
2.4 km↑88 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateNapier
0.3 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
2.1 km↑27 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWellington
2.1 km↑68 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTuakau
2.4 km↑65 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardRangiora
28 km↑1455 m11–12 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyWellington
2.6 km↑52 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateOxford
3.7 km↑255 m★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
6.9 km↑258 m2–2.5 hr★3.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
0.6 km↑14 m0.5–1 hr★2.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTaupo
15 km↑162 m4–4.5 hr★4.1 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTauranga
5.3 km↑45 m1.5–2 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOwaka
0.2 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★3.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyQueenstown
3.7 km↑89 m1–1.5 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
3.4 km↑50 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAuckland
9.3 km↑129 m2.5–3 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTokanui
6.3 km↑197 m2–2.5 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAuckland
2.7 km↑114 m0.5–1 hr★3.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateQueenstown
2.7 km↑192 m1–1.5 hr★3.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardAuckland
17 km↑625 m6–6.5 hr★3.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyEketahuna
1.8 km↑13 m0.5–1 hr★3.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
4.2 km↑27 m1–1.5 hr★3.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
2.9 km↑17 m0.5–1 hr★3.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateUpper Hutt
6.6 km↑233 m3.5–4 hr
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
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