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Dog-friendly walks near Mosgiel

Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Mosgiel, in the Otago region. That is 9 tracks in all, 1 where they can run and 2 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 Flagstaff Loop from the Bullring Carpark, and the longest is Racemans Track at 6.3 km. Of the lot, 7 are graded easy.

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All 9 dog-friendly walks near Mosgiel

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

Racemans Track

ModerateMosgiel
6.3 km↑106 m1.5–2 hr★4.1 rating
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Woodside Glen Walk

EasyMosgiel
0.7 km↑37 m12m

Outram Glen Walk

Easy
1.5 km↑29 m21m

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

Room to run

Off-leash walks near Mosgiel

The 1 track around Mosgiel 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.

All 8 off-leash areas in Waitaki

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Dog-friendly places to stay near Mosgiel

DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.

Community holiday parks

Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels

Dogs by arrangement, ask first 14 km away Dog policy & walks nearby

Portobello Village Tourist Park

Dogs by arrangement, ask first 23 km away Dog policy & walks nearby

Lake Waihola Holiday Park

Dogs by arrangement, ask first 27 km away Dog policy & walks nearby
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Otago region

Every dog-friendly track in the region, mapped.
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Where they can run

Tracks where a dog can legally be off the lead.
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Swim-spot walks

Tracks with a river, lake or beach to cool off in.
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Dog-friendly campsites

DOC campsites with the dog rules read out for each one.
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