ModerateNew Plymouth
9.7 km↑102 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
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Dog-friendly walks near New Plymouth
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around New Plymouth, in the Taranaki region. That is 13 tracks in all, 1 where they can run and 9 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 Te Henui Walkway, and the longest is New Plymouth Loop at 23.2 km. Of the lot, 8 are graded easy.
13 tracks1 where they can run9 with water on the route4 places to stay
The complete list
All 13 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.
ModerateNew Plymouth
4.8 km↑26 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyNew Plymouth
5.0 km↑103 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNew Plymouth
1.9 km↑44 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateNew Plymouth
9.3 km↑30 m2–2.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateNew Plymouth
5.0 km↑14 m1–1.5 hr★5.0 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyNew Plymouth
3.1 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNew Plymouth
1.4 km↑0 mabout 17 min★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateNew Plymouth
23 km↑198 m6–6.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog access: No dogs. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyNew Plymouth
3.5 km↑41 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNew Plymouth
1.5 km↑4 m18 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
2.2 km↑33 m29m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
2.2 km↑19 m28m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Star ratings are average scores from the walkers who have logged each track.
Room to run
Off-leash walks near New Plymouth
The 1 track around New Plymouth 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.
EasyNew Plymouth
1.5 km↑4 m18 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
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 3 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyNew Plymouth TOP 10 Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 3 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyOakura Beach Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 13 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyOakura Beach Holiday Park
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