HardCarterton
23 km↑1334 m★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Wellington · town
Dog-friendly walks near Carterton
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Carterton, in the Wellington region. That is 12 tracks in all, 4 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 Holdsworth Jumbo Circuit. Of the lot, 2 are graded easy.
12 tracks4 where they can run8 with water on the route8 places to stay
The complete list
All 12 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 access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
HardCarterton
11 km↑495 m4–4.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
HardCarterton
16 km↑936 m6.5–7 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateCarterton
9.5 km↑228 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ExpertCarterton
12 km↑1101 m6–6.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
HardCarterton
13 km↑730 m5.5–6 hr★4.2 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyCarterton
2.7 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★3.9 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Hard
4.5 km↑444 m1h 37m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Hard
4.9 km↑484 m1h 47m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Hard
12 km↑413 m3h 3m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Moderate
5.8 km↑88 m1h 18m
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 Carterton
The 4 tracks around Carterton 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.
Hard
4.5 km↑444 m1h 37m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Hard
4.9 km↑484 m1h 47m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Hard
12 km↑413 m3h 3m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Moderate
5.8 km↑88 m1h 18m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
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 allowed
Holdsworth Campsite
Dogs allowed
Bucks Road Campsite
Dogs allowed
Boielles Campsite
Dogs allowedCommunity holiday parks
Carterton Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 10 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyMawley Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 20 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyKaitoke Regional Park Campground
Dogs welcome 23 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyWellington's Kiwi Holiday Park
Dogs welcome 32 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyKeep exploring
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