ModerateRotorua
4.7 km↑150 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
Bay of Plenty · town
Dog-friendly walks near Rotorua
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Rotorua, in the Bay of Plenty region. That is 11 tracks in all, 1 off the lead and 7 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 Redwood Quarry Loop Track, and Hamurana Lakefront Reserve Walkway is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 7 are graded easy.
11 tracks1 off-lead7 swim spots5 places to stay
The complete list
All 11 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 verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
3.7 km↑50 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
5.6 km↑115 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateRotorua
7.4 km↑285 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateRotorua
10 km↑375 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyRotorua
2.6 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
0.5 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyRotorua
1.9 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateRotorua
15 km↑366 m4.5–5 hr★3.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyRotorua
2.3 km↑21 m0.5–1 hr★3.7 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 Rotorua
The 1 track around Rotorua 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.
EasyRotorua
2.6 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. 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 Visit their websiteRotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 6 km away Visit their websiteHoldens Bay Holiday Park & Conference Centre
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 6 km away Find it on the mapKeswick Christian Camp
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 7 km away Find it on the mapKeep exploring
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