EasyFeatherston
2.1 km↑40 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Wellington · town
Dog-friendly walks near Featherston
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Featherston, in the Wellington region. That is 8 tracks in all, 1 off the lead and 6 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 Swingbridge Loop Track, and Pinnacles Loop via Pinnacles Track is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 2 are graded easy.
8 tracks1 off-lead6 swim spots8 places to stay
The complete list
All 8 dog-friendly walks near Featherston
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
ModerateFeatherston
7.1 km↑282 m★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateFeatherston
8.0 km↑324 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateFeatherston
1.6 km↑104 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateFeatherston
6.0 km↑290 m2–2.5 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardFeatherston
4.2 km↑490 m2.5–3 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateFeatherston
4.0 km↑25 m1–1.5 hr★3.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyFeatherston
0.6 km↑8 m0.5–1 hr★2.0 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 Featherston
The 1 track around Featherston 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.
ModerateFeatherston
7.1 km↑282 m★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Featherston
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Corner Creek Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Bucks Road Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Catchpool Valley Campsite
Dogs on a leadCommunity holiday parks
Kaitoke Regional Park Campground
Dogs welcome 26 km away Visit their websiteWellington's Kiwi Holiday Park
Dogs welcome on a lead 26 km away Visit their websiteDry Creek Campground
Dogs welcome on a lead 30 km away Visit their websiteWaimeha Camping Village
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 30 km away Visit their websiteKeep exploring
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