EasyPorirua
4.3 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Wellington · town
Dog-friendly walks near Porirua
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Porirua, in the Wellington region. That is 13 tracks in all, 1 off the lead and 9 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 Camborne Walkway, which dogs can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 9 are graded easy.
13 tracks1 off-lead9 swim spots7 places to stay
The complete list
All 13 dog-friendly walks near Porirua
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
EasyPorirua
6.6 km↑97 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
9.3 km↑22 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
4.7 km↑66 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
0.8 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
5.3 km↑88 m1–1.5 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePorirua
3.5 km↑133 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePorirua
8.5 km↑149 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardPorirua
23 km↑802 m7–8 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModeratePorirua
24 km↑152 m5–5.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPorirua
0.8 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
1.3 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
0.3 km↑4 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 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 Porirua
The 1 track around Porirua 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.
EasyPorirua
4.3 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Porirua
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Catchpool Valley Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Corner Creek Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Ōtaki Forks Campsite
Dogs on a leadCommunity holiday parks
Dry Creek Campground
Dogs welcome on a lead 10 km away Visit their websitePaekakariki Holiday Park
Dogs welcome on a lead 18 km away Visit their websiteWellington's Kiwi Holiday Park
Dogs welcome on a lead 19 km away Visit their websiteLindale Motor Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 27 km away Visit their websiteKeep exploring
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