ModeratePicton
8.4 km↑309 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
Marlborough · town
Dog-friendly walks near Picton
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Picton, in the Marlborough region. That is 7 tracks in all, 1 where they can run and 3 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 The Snout View Track, and the longest is The Link Pathway: Picton to Anakiwa at 22.4 km. Of the lot, 3 are graded easy.
7 tracks1 where they can run3 with water on the route8 places to stay
The complete list
All 7 dog-friendly walks near Picton
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
ModeratePicton
4.7 km↑149 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardPicton
22 km↑353 m6–6.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyPicton
3.2 km↑90 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePicton
7.6 km↑72 m2–2.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPicton
2.9 km↑13 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPicton
4.1 km↑136 m1 hr 2 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 Picton
The 1 track around Picton 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.
EasyPicton
4.1 km↑136 m1 hr 2 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Picton
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Aussie Bay Campsite
Permit needed
Ferndale Campsite
Permit needed
Picnic Bay Campsite
Permit needed
Nikau Cove Campsite
Permit neededCommunity holiday parks
Picton Tasman Holiday Parks
Dogs welcome 2 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyWaikawa Bay Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 4 km away Dog policy & walks nearbySmiths Farm Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 9 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyHavelock Holiday Park – Marlborough
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 19 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyKeep exploring
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