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Dog-friendly walks near Napier

Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Napier, in the Hawke's Bay region. That is 14 tracks in all, 8 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 Sugar Loaf Loop Track. Of the lot, 10 are graded easy.

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All 14 dog-friendly walks near Napier

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

Sugar Loaf Loop Track

EasyNapier
3.7 km↑111 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShade

Park Island Loop

EasyNapier
2.3 km↑12 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
ShadeSealed underfoot

Dolbel Reserve Walk

ModerateNapier
1.8 km↑89 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Shade

Anderson Park Loop

EasyNapier
2.3 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids

Waipataki Reserve

EasyNapier
1.3 km↑30 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Shade

Napier Beach Track

ModerateNapier
17 km↑0 m4.5–5 hr★4.3 rating
Sealed underfoot

Eskdale Park Walk

EasyNapier
1.0 km↑8 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Centennial Garden Walk

ModerateNapier
0.3 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids

Westshore Loop Walk

EasyNapier
3.9 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Swim spot

Taradale Park Loop

EasyNapier
0.8 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★2.0 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids

Ahuriri Park Loop

EasyNapier
0.6 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★1.0 rating
Good with kids

Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.

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Dog-friendly places to stay near Napier

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

DOC campsites
Waikari River Mouth Campsite campsite

Waikari River Mouth Campsite

No fee · 10 sites · 38 km away
Dogs on a lead
Community holiday parks

Napier Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Dogs by arrangement, ask first 4 km away Visit their website

Hastings Top 10 Holiday Park

Dogs by arrangement, ask first 20 km away Find it on the map
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Hawke's Bay region

Every dog-friendly track in the region, mapped.
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Off-lead hikes

Tracks where dogs can legally come off the lead.
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Swim-spot hikes

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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