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Dog-friendly walks near Arrowtown

Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Arrowtown, in the Otago region. That is 20 tracks in all, 11 where they can run and 12 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 Arrowtown to Gibbston Valley Wineries Trail. Of the lot, 5 are graded easy.

20 tracks11 where they can run12 with water on the route7 places to stay
The complete list

All 20 dog-friendly walks near Arrowtown

Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.

ModerateArrowtown
7.9 km↑387 m★4.7 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyArrowtown
8.0 km↑58 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateArrowtown
8.0 km↑418 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateArrowtown
4.0 km↑192 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyArrowtown
4.0 km↑6 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyArrowtown
2.4 km↑48 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spot
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateArrowtown
7.4 km↑310 m★4.5 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateArrowtown
13 km↑208 m3.5–4 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spot
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardArrowtown
15 km↑725 m5.5–6.5 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateArrowtown
8.7 km↑319 m2.5–3 hr★4.8 rating
Swim spot
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateArrowtown
9.0 km↑450 m3–3.5 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spot
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyArrowtown
0.6 km↑21 m9 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateArrowtown
2.3 km↑256 m53 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardArrowtown
6.2 km↑592 m2 hr 14 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Moderate
1.2 km↑172 m31m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.

Star ratings are average scores from the walkers who have logged each track.

Room to run

Off-leash walks near Arrowtown

The 11 tracks around Arrowtown where a dog can legally run off the lead. Rare enough on New Zealand tracks to be worth the drive, and worth checking for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

ModerateArrowtown
7.9 km↑387 m★4.7 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyArrowtown
8.0 km↑58 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateArrowtown
4.0 km↑192 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyArrowtown
4.0 km↑6 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateArrowtown
7.4 km↑310 m★4.5 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardArrowtown
15 km↑725 m5.5–6.5 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyArrowtown
0.6 km↑21 m9 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateArrowtown
2.3 km↑256 m53 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardArrowtown
6.2 km↑592 m2 hr 14 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.

All 8 off-leash areas in Waitaki

Dog-friendly cafes and pubs in Arrowtown

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