HardAshburton
6.8 km↑815 m4–4.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Canterbury · town
Dog-friendly walks near Ashburton
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Ashburton, in the Canterbury region. That is 13 tracks in all, 5 where they can run and 8 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 Mount Barrosa Track, and the longest is Potts Hut via Potts River Car Park at 44.6 km. Of the lot, 4 are graded easy.
13 tracks5 where they can run8 with water on the route4 places to stay
The complete list
All 13 dog-friendly walks near Ashburton
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
EasyAshburton
2.4 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAshburton
14 km↑73 m3.5–4 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAshburton
1.8 km↑3 mabout 23 min★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAshburton
6.0 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
HardAshburton
16 km↑604 m4.5–5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
HardAshburton
19 km↑568 m5.5–6.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ExpertAshburton
45 km↑1772 m15–16.5 hr★3.9 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
EasyAshburton
3.1 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★3.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAshburton
16 km↑31 m3.5–4 hr★3.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAshburton
8.3 km↑17 m1h 41m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardAshburton
7.5 km↑573 m2h 27m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
HardAshburton
7.3 km↑672 m2h 35m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Star ratings are average scores from the walkers who have logged each track.
Room to run
Off-leash walks near Ashburton
The 5 tracks around Ashburton 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.
HardAshburton
6.8 km↑815 m4–4.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateAshburton
14 km↑73 m3.5–4 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateAshburton
8.3 km↑17 m1h 41m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardAshburton
7.5 km↑573 m2h 27m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
HardAshburton
7.3 km↑672 m2h 35m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Ashburton
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
Community holiday parks
Mt Somers Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 1 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyRakaia Gorge Camping Ground
Dogs welcome 28 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyAshburton Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 36 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyCoronation Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 37 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyKeep exploring
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