ModerateRiverhead
6.1 km↑135 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
Auckland · town
Dog-friendly walks near Riverhead
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Riverhead, in the Auckland region. That is 21 tracks in all, 6 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 Barlow Road Carpark to Joe's Bridge, and Deacon Road East Loop is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 5 are graded easy.
21 tracks6 off-lead5 swim spots4 places to stay
The complete list
All 21 dog-friendly walks near Riverhead
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
ModerateRiverhead
6.1 km↑176 m1.5–2 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateRiverhead
6.6 km↑111 m2–2.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateRiverhead
5.3 km↑84 m1.5–2 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyRiverhead
2.9 km↑60 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRiverhead
5.3 km↑115 m1.5–2 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateRiverhead
5.8 km↑127 m2–2.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateRiverhead
13 km↑265 m3.5–4 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyRiverhead
3.9 km↑86 m1–1.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateRiverhead
7.2 km↑116 m2.5–3 hr★4.1 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyRiverhead
5.0 km↑103 m1.5–2 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateRiverhead
11 km↑348 m3.5–4 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyRiverhead
1.9 km↑30 m0.5–1 hr★3.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateRiverhead
10 km↑219 m3.5–4 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateRiverhead
4.5 km↑100 m1.5–2 hr★3.9 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateRiverhead
2.4 km↑62 m0.5–1 hr★3.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateRiverhead
6.0 km↑185 m2–2.5 hr★3.8 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateRiverhead
3.1 km↑62 m1–1.5 hr★3.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateRiverhead
3.9 km↑113 m1–1.5 hr★3.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateRiverhead
6.1 km↑178 m2–2.5 hr★3.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardRiverhead
5.0 km↑49 m2.5–3 hr★2.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
Lead off
Off-leash walks near Riverhead
The 6 tracks around Riverhead 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.
ModerateRiverhead
5.3 km↑84 m1.5–2 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateRiverhead
5.8 km↑127 m2–2.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateRiverhead
7.2 km↑116 m2.5–3 hr★4.1 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateRiverhead
10 km↑219 m3.5–4 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateRiverhead
4.5 km↑100 m1.5–2 hr★3.9 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateRiverhead
6.0 km↑185 m2–2.5 hr★3.8 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Riverhead
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
Community holiday parks
Muriwai Motor Camp
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 17 km away Find it on the mapTakapuna Beach Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 19 km away Find it on the mapPiha Domain Motor Camp
Dogs welcome 27 km away Visit their websiteFamily Park Sandspit
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 40 km away Visit their websiteKeep exploring
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