EasyTaupō
5.1 km↑101 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
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Dog-friendly walks near Taupō
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Taupō, in the Waikato region. That is 20 tracks in all, 7 where they can run and 11 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 Huka Falls via Redwoods Trail, and the longest is Whakaipo-Kinloch Track at 23.3 km. Of the lot, 9 are graded easy.
20 tracks7 where they can run11 with water on the route8 places to stay
The complete list
All 20 dog-friendly walks near Taupō
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
ModerateTaupō
23 km↑217 m5.5–6 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardTaupō
17 km↑336 m5–5.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Seasonal dog rules. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateTaupō
1.6 km↑32 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTaupō
8.7 km↑10 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTaupō
3.9 km↑16 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTaupō
2.9 km↑53 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTaupō
0.8 km↑26 mabout 13 min★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
HardTaupō
23 km↑453 m6.5–7 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyTaupō
1.8 km↑36 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTaupō
1.9 km↑30 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTaupō
1.6 km↑11 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTaupō
15 km↑162 m4–4.5 hr★4.1 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardTaupō
10.0 km↑199 m2h 19m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateTaupō
5.6 km↑80 m1h 14m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTaupō
1.8 km↑8 m22 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTaupō
5.3 km↑206 mabout 1 hr 24
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Moderate.
Moderate
6.9 km↑209 m1h 43m
Dog access: Seasonal dog rules. Difficulty: Moderate.
Hard
13 km↑495 m3h 23m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Easy
0.2 km↑0 m2m
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 Taupō
The 7 tracks around Taupō 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.
ModerateTaupō
1.6 km↑32 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTaupō
0.8 km↑26 mabout 13 min★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTaupō
15 km↑162 m4–4.5 hr★4.1 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardTaupō
10.0 km↑199 m2h 19m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateTaupō
5.6 km↑80 m1h 14m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
Hard
13 km↑495 m3h 23m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Easy
0.2 km↑0 m2m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Taupō
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Kakaho Campsite
Permit needed
Clements Clearing Campsite
Permit needed
Kakapo Campsite
Permit needed
Army Road Campsite
Permit neededCommunity holiday parks
Hipapatua/Reid's Farm Campsite
Dogs welcome 4 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyTaupo TOP 10 Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 4 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyTaupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 6 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyMotutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 25 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyKeep exploring
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