Where can my dog run off the lead near Havelock North?

Yes: 1 of the 7 walks we map near Havelock North let a dog off the lead, including Tainui Reserve Walk. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

Where can I stay with my dog near Havelock North?

We map 2 dog-friendly places to stay within about 40 km of Havelock North, DOC campsites and community holiday parks, each with its dog policy stated.

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Dog-friendly walks near Havelock North

Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Havelock North, in the Hawke's Bay region. That is 7 tracks in all, 1 where they can run, each with its dog access, real climb and nearest places to stay read straight off the terrain.

The highest-rated walk here is Te Mata Trust Park Giant Circuit, and the longest is Rongokako Track from Main Gates Car Park at 5.3 km. Of the lot, 4 are graded easy.

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All 7 dog-friendly walks near Havelock North

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

Te Mata Trust Park Giant Circuit

ModerateHavelock North

5.1 km↑284 m2–2.5 hr★4.7 rating

Shade

Rongokako Track from Main Gates Car Park

ModerateHavelock North

5.3 km↑266 m2–2.5 hr★4.7 rating

Shade

Te Mata Peak from the Te Mata Peak Rd Carpark

ModerateHavelock North

4.5 km↑179 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating

Shade

Tainui Reserve Walk

EasyHavelock North

2.4 km↑65 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating

ShadeGood with kids

Tanner Street Reserve Walk

EasyHavelock North

0.8 km↑26 mabout 14 min★3.9 rating

ShadeGood with kids

Keirunga Gardens Loop

EasyHavelock North

1.0 km↑13 mabout 16 min★3.4 rating

Good with kids

Karamu Stream Walk

EasyHavelock North

2.3 km↑4 m0.5–1 hr★3.8 rating

Good with kids

Star ratings are average scores from the walkers who have logged each track.

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Off-leash walks near Havelock North

The 1 track around Havelock North 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.