ModerateAkaroa
0.6 km↑36 mabout 14 min★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
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Dog-friendly walks near Akaroa
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Akaroa, in the Canterbury region. That is 10 tracks in all, 3 with water on the route, each with its dog access, real climb and nearest places to stay read straight off the terrain.
The highest-rated walk here is Newtons Waterfall Walk, and the longest is Akaroa Childrens Walkway Loop at 7.9 km. Of the lot, 2 are graded easy.
10 tracks0 where they can run3 with water on the route3 places to stay
The complete list
All 10 dog-friendly walks near Akaroa
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
ModerateAkaroa
4.0 km↑293 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAkaroa
1.0 km↑21 mabout 20 min★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAkaroa
1.8 km↑83 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAkaroa
4.3 km↑183 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAkaroa
7.9 km↑254 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAkaroa
1.0 km↑0 mabout 12 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAkaroa
0.5 km↑14 mabout 8 min★3.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAkaroa
1.4 km↑91 m0.5–1 hr★3.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAkaroa
3.4 km↑237 m1.5–2 hr★3.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
Star ratings are average scores from the walkers who have logged each track.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Akaroa
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Community holiday parks
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