ModerateAkaroa
0.6 km↑36 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
Canterbury · town
Dog-friendly walks near Akaroa
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Akaroa, in the Canterbury region. That is 10 tracks in all, 1 off the lead and 5 with a swim spot, each with its lead rule, real climb and nearest places to stay read straight off the terrain.
The highest-rated hike here is Newtons Waterfall Walk, and Garden Of Tane Loop is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 2 are graded easy.
10 tracks1 off-lead5 swim spots3 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 verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAkaroa
1.0 km↑21 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAkaroa
1.8 km↑83 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAkaroa
4.3 km↑183 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAkaroa
7.9 km↑254 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAkaroa
1.0 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAkaroa
0.5 km↑14 m0.5–1 hr★3.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAkaroa
1.4 km↑91 m0.5–1 hr★3.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAkaroa
3.4 km↑237 m1.5–2 hr★3.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
Lead off
Off-leash walks near Akaroa
The 1 track around Akaroa where dogs can legally come off the lead. Off-lead access is rare on New Zealand tracks, so check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.
ModerateAkaroa
1.0 km↑21 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
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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