EasyPalmerston North
7.2 km↑64 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Manawatū-Whanganui · town
Dog-friendly walks near Palmerston North
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Palmerston North, in the Manawatū-Whanganui region. That is 24 tracks in all, 1 where they can run and 17 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 He Ara Kotahi Shared Pathway, and the longest is Te Araroa: Palmerston North to Poads Road at 61.6 km. Of the lot, 15 are graded easy.
24 tracks1 where they can run17 with water on the route3 places to stay
The complete list
All 24 dog-friendly walks near Palmerston North
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
ModeratePalmerston North
10 km↑35 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePalmerston North
9.5 km↑327 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPalmerston North
3.4 km↑47 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePalmerston North
1.4 km↑71 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePalmerston North
9.8 km↑13 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPalmerston North
4.3 km↑57 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPalmerston North
2.4 km↑38 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPalmerston North
3.5 km↑38 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPalmerston North
2.4 km↑8 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPalmerston North
1.4 km↑3 mabout 18 min★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePalmerston North
3.9 km↑67 m1–1.5 hr
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePalmerston North
6.0 km↑90 m1.5–2 hr★4.2 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPalmerston North
2.9 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPalmerston North
1.1 km↑10 mabout 15 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPalmerston North
2.6 km↑14 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePalmerston North
14 km↑399 m4.5–5 hr★4.0 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardPalmerston North
17 km↑462 m5.5–6 hr★4.0 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyPalmerston North
0.8 km↑3 mabout 11 min★3.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPalmerston North
2.1 km↑20 m0.5–1 hr★3.6 rating
Dog access: No dogs. Difficulty: Easy.
HardPalmerston North
62 km↑1367 m18.5–20.5 hr
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyPalmerston North
12 km↑83 m2.5–3 hr
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPalmerston North
3.5 km↑33 m45 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPalmerston North
0.4 km↑2 m5 min
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 Palmerston North
The 1 track around Palmerston North 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.
EasyPalmerston North
2.6 km↑14 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Palmerston North
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
Community holiday parks
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