EasyBlenheim
1.1 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Marlborough · town
Dog-friendly walks near Blenheim
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Blenheim, in the Marlborough region. That is 5 tracks in all, 1 off the lead and 4 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 Pollard Park Loop, and Sheps Park Loop is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 4 are graded easy.
5 tracks1 off-lead4 swim spots8 places to stay
The complete list
All 5 dog-friendly walks near Blenheim
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
EasyBlenheim
3.2 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateBlenheim
20 km↑54 m5–5.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyBlenheim
2.6 km↑9 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyBlenheim
0.5 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★2.0 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
Lead off
Off-leash walks near Blenheim
The 1 track around Blenheim 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.
EasyBlenheim
0.5 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★2.0 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Blenheim
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Rarangi Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Aussie Bay Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogs
Moetapu Bay Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogs
Butchers Flat Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogsCommunity holiday parks
Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 3 km away Find it on the mapSmiths Farm Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 26 km away Visit their websitePicton Tasman Holiday Parks
Dogs welcome 27 km away Visit their websiteWaikawa Bay Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 29 km away Visit their websiteKeep exploring
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