HardŌtaki
13 km↑806 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Wellington · town
Dog-friendly walks near Ōtaki
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Ōtaki, in the Wellington region. That is 21 tracks in all, 12 where they can run and 7 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 Tararua Southern Crossing: Otaki Forks to Field Hut, and the longest is Tararua Southern Crossing at 37.0 km. Of the lot, 11 are graded easy.
21 tracks12 where they can run7 with water on the route8 places to stay
The complete list
All 21 dog-friendly walks near Ōtaki
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
HardŌtaki
37 km↑1922 m★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ExpertŌtaki
12 km↑1185 m6.5–7 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
HardŌtaki
8.2 km↑446 m3.5–4 hr★5.0 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyŌtaki
2.1 km↑51 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyŌtaki
0.6 km↑18 mabout 9 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
HardŌtaki
6.6 km↑1057 m3.5–4 hr
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyŌtaki
2.1 km↑19 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
HardŌtaki
11 km↑635 m★3.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyŌtaki
7.6 km↑12 m1.5–2 hr★3.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
HardŌtaki
8.0 km↑713 m3.5–4 hr
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyŌtaki
2.1 km↑2 m24 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyŌtaki
3.7 km↑0 m44 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyŌtaki
3.0 km↑0 m36 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyŌtaki
3.0 km↑100 m46 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
2.6 km↑105 m41m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Hard
4.8 km↑544 m1h 51m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Hard
4.6 km↑357 m1h 30m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Hard
5.0 km↑692 m2h 9m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Easy
0.3 km↑12 m4m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
0.2 km↑0 m2m
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 Ōtaki
The 12 tracks around Ōtaki 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.
EasyŌtaki
2.1 km↑51 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
HardŌtaki
11 km↑635 m★3.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyŌtaki
7.6 km↑12 m1.5–2 hr★3.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyŌtaki
3.7 km↑0 m44 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyŌtaki
3.0 km↑0 m36 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyŌtaki
3.0 km↑100 m46 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
2.6 km↑105 m41m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Hard
4.8 km↑544 m1h 51m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Hard
4.6 km↑357 m1h 30m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Hard
5.0 km↑692 m2h 9m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Easy
0.3 km↑12 m4m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
0.2 km↑0 m2m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Ōtaki
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Boielles Campsite
Dogs allowed
Ōtaki Forks Campsite
Dogs allowed
Waiohine Gorge Campsite
Dogs allowed
Holdsworth Campsite
Dogs allowedCommunity holiday parks
Lindale Motor Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 20 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyKaitoke Regional Park Campground
Dogs welcome 23 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyPaekakariki Holiday Park
Dogs welcome 27 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyCarterton Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 29 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyKeep exploring
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