ModerateParaparaumu
13 km↑65 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
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Dog-friendly walks near Paraparaumu
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Paraparaumu, in the Wellington region. That is 6 tracks in all, 3 where they can run and 4 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 Ara o Whareroa Loop Track. Of the lot, 2 are graded easy.
6 tracks3 where they can run4 with water on the route8 places to stay
The complete list
All 6 dog-friendly walks near Paraparaumu
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
ModerateParaparaumu
8.2 km↑24 m1.5–2 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateParaparaumu
6.0 km↑183 m1.5–2 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyParaparaumu
1.6 km↑0 mabout 19 min★3.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyParaparaumu
4.5 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★3.9 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateParaparaumu
5.5 km↑275 mabout 1 hr 33
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
Star ratings are average scores from the walkers who have logged each track.
Room to run
Off-leash walks near Paraparaumu
The 3 tracks around Paraparaumu 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.
ModerateParaparaumu
13 km↑65 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateParaparaumu
8.2 km↑24 m1.5–2 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateParaparaumu
5.5 km↑275 mabout 1 hr 33
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Paraparaumu
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Ōtaki Forks Campsite
Dogs allowed
Boielles Campsite
Dogs allowed
Bucks Road Campsite
Dogs allowed
Waiohine Gorge Campsite
Dogs allowedCommunity holiday parks
Lindale Motor Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 3 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyPaekakariki Holiday Park
Dogs welcome 6 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyWellington's Kiwi Holiday Park
Dogs welcome 21 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyKaitoke Regional Park Campground
Dogs welcome 23 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyKeep exploring
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