HardDunedin
8.7 km↑548 m3.5–4 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
Otago · town
Dog-friendly walks near Dunedin
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Dunedin, in the Otago region. That is 14 tracks in all, 1 off the lead and 9 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 Cargill Walk, and Flagstaff Summit via McGouns Creek and Pineapple Flagstaff Track is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 5 are graded easy.
14 tracks1 off-lead9 swim spots3 places to stay
The complete list
All 14 dog-friendly walks near Dunedin
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
HardDunedin
8.4 km↑501 m3.5–4 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateDunedin
11 km↑279 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateDunedin
0.8 km↑47 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyDunedin
3.1 km↑57 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateDunedin
9.0 km↑24 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateDunedin
0.6 km↑45 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateDunedin
4.2 km↑142 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateDunedin
1.3 km↑103 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateDunedin
1.0 km↑20 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyDunedin
7.9 km↑15 m1.5–2 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyDunedin
1.1 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyDunedin
1.9 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★3.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyDunedin
5.0 km↑54 m1–1.5 hr★3.3 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 Dunedin
The 1 track around Dunedin 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.
HardDunedin
8.4 km↑501 m3.5–4 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Hard.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Dunedin
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
Community holiday parks
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