ExpertTararua Forest Park
17 km↑1190 m7.5–8.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
Wellington · place
Dog-friendly walks near Tararua Forest Park
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Tararua Forest Park, in the Wellington region. That is 10 tracks in all, 7 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 Mount Holdsworth via East Holdsworth Track. Of the lot, 3 are graded easy.
10 tracks7 where they can run3 with water on the route8 places to stay
The complete list
All 10 dog-friendly walks near Tararua Forest Park
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
HardTararua Forest Park
4.3 km↑366 m2–2.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
HardTararua Forest Park
6.1 km↑656 m3.5–4 hr
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ExpertTararua Forest Park
11 km↑1135 m4.5–5 hr
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Expert.
Easy
5.0 km↑97 m1h 9m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Hard
8.0 km↑410 m2h 16m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Hard
3.9 km↑388 m1h 26m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Easy
1.7 km↑6 m21m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Moderate
1.5 km↑230 m41m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
Easy
2.1 km↑0 m25m
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 Tararua Forest Park
The 7 tracks around Tararua Forest Park 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.
HardTararua Forest Park
6.1 km↑656 m3.5–4 hr
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Easy
5.0 km↑97 m1h 9m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Hard
8.0 km↑410 m2h 16m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Hard
3.9 km↑388 m1h 26m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Easy
1.7 km↑6 m21m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Moderate
1.5 km↑230 m41m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
Easy
2.1 km↑0 m25m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Tararua Forest Park
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Holdsworth Campsite
Dogs allowed
Kiriwhakapapa Campsite
Dogs allowed
Waiohine Gorge Campsite
Dogs allowed
Boielles Campsite
Dogs allowedCommunity holiday parks
Carterton Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 19 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyMawley Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 20 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyKaitoke Regional Park Campground
Dogs welcome 32 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyLindale Motor Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 37 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyKeep exploring
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