ModerateRotorua
4.7 km↑150 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
Bay of Plenty · town
Dog-friendly walks near Rotorua
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Rotorua, in the Bay of Plenty region. That is 14 tracks in all, 2 where they can run and 7 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 Redwood Quarry Loop Track, and the longest is Green Lake Walk [PRIVATE PROPERTY] at 15.0 km. Of the lot, 10 are graded easy.
14 tracks2 where they can run7 with water on the route5 places to stay
The complete list
All 14 dog-friendly walks near Rotorua
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
EasyRotorua
1.9 km↑45 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
3.7 km↑50 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
5.6 km↑115 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateRotorua
7.4 km↑285 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateRotorua
10 km↑375 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyRotorua
2.6 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
0.5 km↑3 mabout 8 min★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
1.9 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateRotorua
15 km↑366 m4.5–5 hr★3.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyRotorua
2.3 km↑21 m0.5–1 hr★3.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
0.5 km↑6 m6 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
2.7 km↑40 m35m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
4.3 km↑138 m1h 5m
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 Rotorua
The 2 tracks around Rotorua 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.
EasyRotorua
2.6 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
2.7 km↑40 m35m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Rotorua
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Community holiday parks
Rotorua Blue Lake TOP 10 Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 3 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyRotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 5 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyHoldens Bay Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 6 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyAll Seasons Holiday Park – Rotorua
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 7 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyKeep exploring
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