EasyLake Tekapo
3.7 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Canterbury · town
Dog-friendly walks near Lake Tekapo
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Lake Tekapo, in the Canterbury region. That is 4 tracks in all, 2 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 Lake Tekapo Township to Tekapo Springs, and the longest is Richmond Trail at 13.1 km. Of the lot, 1 is graded easy.
4 tracks2 where they can run1 with water on the route3 places to stay
The complete list
All 4 dog-friendly walks near Lake Tekapo
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
ModerateLake Tekapo
6.8 km↑73 m1.5–2 hr★4.0 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardLake Tekapo
13 km↑32 mabout 2 hr 39
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
HardLake Tekapo
9.9 km↑649 m3 hr 4 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Star ratings are average scores from the walkers who have logged each track.
Room to run
Off-leash walks near Lake Tekapo
The 2 tracks around Lake Tekapo 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.
HardLake Tekapo
13 km↑32 mabout 2 hr 39
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
HardLake Tekapo
9.9 km↑649 m3 hr 4 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Lake Tekapo
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
Community holiday parks
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