EasyInvercargill
5.1 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Southland · town
Dog-friendly walks near Invercargill
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Invercargill, in the Southland region. That is 12 tracks in all, 3 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 Queens Park Loop Invercargill, and Seaward Bush Walk is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 9 are graded easy.
12 tracks3 off-lead6 swim spots4 places to stay
The complete list
All 12 dog-friendly walks near Invercargill
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
ModerateInvercargill
5.0 km↑201 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyInvercargill
0.6 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyInvercargill
2.6 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyInvercargill
1.0 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyInvercargill
2.6 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyInvercargill
3.9 km↑27 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyInvercargill
0.8 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyInvercargill
2.1 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★3.9 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateInvercargill
6.0 km↑3 m1–1.5 hr★2.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateInvercargill
5.3 km↑6 m1–1.5 hr★3.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyInvercargill
1.2 km↑6 m14m
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 Invercargill
The 3 tracks around Invercargill 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.
EasyInvercargill
2.6 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyInvercargill
2.6 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyInvercargill
2.1 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★3.9 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Invercargill
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
Community holiday parks
Invercargill Top 10 Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 5 km away Visit their websiteCentral City Camping Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 6 km away Visit their websiteAmble on Inn Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 6 km away Find it on the mapRiverton Holiday Park and Camping Ground
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 31 km away Visit their websiteKeep exploring
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