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Dog-friendly walks near New Plymouth

Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around New Plymouth, in the Taranaki region. That is 10 tracks in all, 9 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 Te Henui Walkway. Of the lot, 5 are graded easy.

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All 10 dog-friendly walks near New Plymouth

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

Te Henui Walkway

ModerateNew Plymouth
9.7 km↑102 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot

Barrett Lagoon Loop Track

EasyNew Plymouth
1.9 km↑44 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids

Tapuae Beach Walk

ModerateNew Plymouth
5.0 km↑14 m1–1.5 hr★5.0 rating
Swim spot

Lee Breakwater Port Walk

EasyNew Plymouth
1.4 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Sealed underfootGood with kids

New Plymouth Loop

ModerateNew Plymouth
23 km↑198 m6–6.5 hr★4.2 rating
Swim spotSealed underfoot

Waiwhakaiho Walkway

EasyNew Plymouth
3.5 km↑41 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids

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

Stay & walk

Dog-friendly places to stay near New Plymouth

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

Community holiday parks

Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park

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

New Plymouth Top 10 Holiday Park

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

Oakura Holiday Park

Dogs by arrangement, ask first 12 km away Find it on the map

Oakura Beach Holiday Park

Dogs by arrangement, ask first 12 km away Visit their website
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Nearby towns

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Taranaki 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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