ModeratePicton
9.2 km↑262 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
Marlborough · town
Dog-friendly walks near Picton
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Picton, in the Marlborough region. That is 8 tracks in all, 1 off the lead and 5 with a swim spot, each with its lead rule, real climb and nearest places to stay read straight off the terrain.
The highest-rated hike here is Snout Track Loop, and Ngakuta Bay to Momarangi Bay is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 3 are graded easy.
8 tracks1 off-lead5 swim spots8 places to stay
The complete list
All 8 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
8.4 km↑309 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePicton
4.7 km↑149 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardPicton
22 km↑353 m6–6.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyPicton
3.2 km↑90 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePicton
7.6 km↑72 m2–2.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPicton
2.9 km↑13 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPicton
2.6 km↑92 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
Lead off
Off-leash walks near Picton
The 1 track around Picton where dogs can legally come off the lead. Off-lead access is rare on New Zealand tracks, so check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.
EasyPicton
3.2 km↑90 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. 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
DOC permit needed for dogs
Ferndale Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogs
Picnic Bay Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogs
Nikau Cove Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogsCommunity holiday parks
Picton Tasman Holiday Parks
Dogs welcome 2 km away Visit their websiteWaikawa Bay Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 4 km away Visit their websiteSmiths Farm Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 9 km away Visit their websiteHavelock Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 19 km away Visit their websiteKeep exploring
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