HardDunedin
8.7 km↑548 m3.5–4 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Otago · town
Dog-friendly walks near Dunedin
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Dunedin, in the Otago region. That is 26 tracks in all, 3 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 Cargill Walk, and the longest is Silverpeaks Circuit Track at 22.6 km. Of the lot, 9 are graded easy.
26 tracks3 where they can run8 with water on the route3 places to stay
The complete list
All 26 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 access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateDunedin
11 km↑279 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateDunedin
0.8 km↑47 mabout 20 min★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyDunedin
3.1 km↑57 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateDunedin
9.0 km↑24 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateDunedin
0.6 km↑45 mabout 15 min★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateDunedin
4.2 km↑142 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateDunedin
1.3 km↑103 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateDunedin
1.0 km↑20 mabout 19 min★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateDunedin
6.1 km↑339 m2–2.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateDunedin
11 km↑424 m4–4.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyDunedin
7.9 km↑15 m1.5–2 hr★4.2 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyDunedin
1.1 km↑6 mabout 16 min★4.0 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyDunedin
1.9 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★3.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyDunedin
5.0 km↑54 m1–1.5 hr★3.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyDunedin
1.0 km↑57 m17m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateDunedin
1.7 km↑252 m45m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardDunedin
14 km↑534 m3 hr 38 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
HardDunedin
4.6 km↑450 mabout 1 hr 39
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyDunedin
3.5 km↑116 m53 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateDunedin
6.1 km↑260 mabout 1 hr 39
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyDunedin
1.5 km↑17 m19 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ExpertDunedin
23 km↑1354 m6 hr 46 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
HardDunedin
9.4 km↑380 mabout 2 hr 31
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyDunedin
0.5 km↑14 m7 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Star ratings are average scores from the walkers who have logged each track.
Room to run
Off-leash walks near Dunedin
The 3 tracks around Dunedin 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.
HardDunedin
8.7 km↑548 m3.5–4 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
HardDunedin
14 km↑534 m3 hr 38 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
HardDunedin
9.4 km↑380 mabout 2 hr 31
Dog access: Dogs allowed. 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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