EasyKaikōura
1.1 km↑8 mabout 15 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Canterbury · town
Dog-friendly walks near Kaikōura
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Kaikōura, in the Canterbury region. That is 5 tracks in all, 1 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 Kekerengu Beach Walk, and the longest is Mt Fyffe Track at 8.4 km. Of the lot, 2 are graded easy.
5 tracks1 where they can run1 with water on the route4 places to stay
The complete list
All 5 dog-friendly walks near Kaikōura
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
ExpertKaikōura
8.4 km↑1401 m4 hr 0 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Expert.
HardKaikōura
5.4 km↑919 mabout 2 hr 37
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyKaikōura
1.2 km↑14 m15 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateKaikōura
2.3 km↑261 m53 min
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Moderate.
Star ratings are average scores from the walkers who have logged each track.
Room to run
Off-leash walks near Kaikōura
The 1 track around Kaikōura 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.
EasyKaikōura
1.2 km↑14 m15 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Kaikōura
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
Community holiday parks
Kaikoura KiwiCamp
Dogs welcome 13 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyAlpine Pacific Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 14 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyA1 Kaikoura
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 14 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyPeketā Campground
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 20 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyKeep exploring
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