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Dog-friendly walks near Rangiora

Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Rangiora, in the Canterbury 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 Pinchgut Track, and the longest is Mount Richardson via Blowhard Track at 27.5 km. Of the lot, 4 are graded easy.

7 tracks1 where they can run3 with water on the route5 places to stay
The complete list

All 7 dog-friendly walks near Rangiora

Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.

ModerateRangiora
6.3 km↑282 m★4.5 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyRangiora
0.6 km↑0 mabout 8 min★4.2 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRangiora
3.2 km↑11 m39 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 Rangiora

The 1 track around Rangiora 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.

EasyRangiora
3.2 km↑11 m39 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.

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