HardCarterton
23 km↑1334 m★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
Wellington · town
Dog-friendly walks near Carterton
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Carterton, in the Wellington region. That is 8 tracks in all, 2 off the lead and 8 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 Mount Holdsworth Jumbo Circuit, and Donnelly Flat Loop Walk is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 2 are graded easy.
8 tracks2 off-lead8 swim spots8 places to stay
The complete list
All 8 dog-friendly walks near Carterton
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
EasyCarterton
4.0 km↑73 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
HardCarterton
11 km↑495 m4–4.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardCarterton
16 km↑936 m6.5–7 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateCarterton
9.5 km↑228 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ExpertCarterton
12 km↑1101 m6–6.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Expert.
HardCarterton
13 km↑730 m5.5–6 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyCarterton
2.7 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★3.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
Lead off
Off-leash walks near Carterton
The 2 tracks around Carterton 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.
EasyCarterton
4.0 km↑73 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ExpertCarterton
12 km↑1101 m6–6.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Expert.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Carterton
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Waiohine Gorge Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Holdsworth Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Bucks Road Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Kiriwhakapapa Campsite
Dogs on a leadCommunity holiday parks
Carterton Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 8 km away Visit their websiteMawley Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 18 km away Visit their websiteKaitoke Regional Park Campground
Dogs welcome 24 km away Visit their websiteWellington's Kiwi Holiday Park
Dogs welcome on a lead 33 km away Visit their websiteKeep exploring
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