EasyPorirua
4.3 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Wellington · town
Dog-friendly walks near Porirua
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Porirua, in the Wellington region. That is 13 tracks in all, 1 where they can run and 8 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 Camborne Walkway, and the longest is Paremata to Mana Loop at 23.7 km. Of the lot, 9 are graded easy.
13 tracks1 where they can run8 with water on the route7 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 access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
9.3 km↑22 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
4.7 km↑66 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
0.8 km↑0 mabout 9 min★4.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
5.3 km↑88 m1–1.5 hr★4.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePorirua
3.5 km↑133 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePorirua
8.5 km↑149 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePorirua
24 km↑152 m5–5.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPorirua
0.8 km↑3 mabout 10 min★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
1.3 km↑18 mabout 18 min★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
0.3 km↑4 mabout 4 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePorirua
2.3 km↑267 m53 min
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 Porirua
The 1 track around Porirua 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.
EasyPorirua
4.3 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. 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 allowed
Corner Creek Campsite
Dogs allowed
Ōtaki Forks Campsite
Dogs allowedCommunity holiday parks
Dry Creek Campground
Dogs welcome 10 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyPaekakariki Holiday Park
Dogs welcome 18 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyWellington's Kiwi Holiday Park
Dogs welcome 19 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyLindale Motor Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 27 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyKeep exploring
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