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Dog-friendly walks near Geraldine

Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Geraldine, in the Canterbury region. That is 6 tracks in all, 3 where they can run and 1 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 The Geraldine Walkway, and the longest is Talbot Forest Walk at 4.2 km. Of the lot, 6 are graded easy.

6 tracks3 where they can run1 with water on the route5 places to stay
The complete list

All 6 dog-friendly walks near Geraldine

Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.

EasyGeraldine
3.5 km↑46 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyGeraldine
2.4 km↑49 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Shade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyGeraldine
4.2 km↑82 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
0.6 km↑9 m8m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
0.2 km↑11 m3m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
0.3 km↑4 m3m
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 Geraldine

The 3 tracks around Geraldine 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.

Easy
0.6 km↑9 m8m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
0.2 km↑11 m3m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
0.3 km↑4 m3m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.

All 77 off-leash areas in Waimakariri

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