ModerateHanmer Springs
3.1 km↑150 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
Canterbury · town
Dog-friendly walks near Hanmer Springs
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Hanmer Springs, in the Canterbury region. That is 17 tracks in all, 4 where they can run and 9 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 Conical Hill Loop Track, and the longest is St. James Cycleway via Lake Guyon and Fowlers Camp at 45.2 km. Of the lot, 4 are graded easy.
17 tracks4 where they can run9 with water on the route4 places to stay
The complete list
All 17 dog-friendly walks near Hanmer Springs
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
ModerateHanmer Springs
4.3 km↑352 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardHanmer Springs
8.9 km↑831 m★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
HardHanmer Springs
6.3 km↑483 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateHanmer Springs
17 km↑134 m4–4.5 hr★4.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyHanmer Springs
1.9 km↑17 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHanmer Springs
4.8 km↑39 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
HardHanmer Springs
33 km↑910 m10.5–11.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
HardHanmer Springs
8.5 km↑339 m3–3.5 hr★5.0 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
HardHanmer Springs
45 km↑929 m13.5–14.5 hr★5.0 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyHanmer Springs
2.9 km↑20 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateHanmer Springs
17 km↑288 m4–4.5 hr
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardHanmer Springs
20 km↑261 m6–6.5 hr
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Expert
20 km↑436 m4h 49m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
Moderate
7.1 km↑136 m1h 38m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
Expert
16 km↑411 m3h 53m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
Easy
2.0 km↑0 m23m
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 Hanmer Springs
The 4 tracks around Hanmer Springs 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.
Expert
20 km↑436 m4h 49m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
Moderate
7.1 km↑136 m1h 38m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
Expert
16 km↑411 m3h 53m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
Easy
2.0 km↑0 m23m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Hanmer Springs
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Community holiday parks
Keep exploring
More dog-friendly walks
Nearby towns