ModerateMartinborough
0.5 km↑38 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
Wellington · town
Dog-friendly walks near Martinborough
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Martinborough, in the Wellington region. That is 6 tracks in all, 1 off the lead and 2 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 Cape Palliser Lighthouse Walk, and Pinnacles Lookout from Te Kopi is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 1 is graded easy.
6 tracks1 off-lead2 swim spots4 places to stay
The complete list
All 6 dog-friendly walks near Martinborough
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
ModerateMartinborough
5.1 km↑272 m2–2.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyMartinborough
1.0 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardMartinborough
9.7 km↑820 m4–4.5 hr★4.1 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateMartinborough
4.2 km↑256 m1.5–2 hr★3.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateMartinborough
9.0 km↑355 m3–3.5 hr★2.8 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
Lead off
Off-leash walks near Martinborough
The 1 track around Martinborough 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.
ModerateMartinborough
9.0 km↑355 m3–3.5 hr★2.8 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Martinborough
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Corner Creek Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Catchpool Valley Campsite
Dogs on a leadCommunity holiday parks
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