EasyTaupo
5.1 km↑101 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Waikato · town
Dog-friendly walks near Taupo
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Taupo, in the Waikato region. That is 13 tracks in all, 4 off the lead and 11 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 Huka Falls via Redwoods Trail, and Aratiatia Rapids Lookout Walk is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 7 are graded easy.
13 tracks4 off-lead11 swim spots8 places to stay
The complete list
All 13 dog-friendly walks near Taupo
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
ModerateTaupo
23 km↑217 m5.5–6 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardTaupo
17 km↑336 m5–5.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateTaupo
1.6 km↑32 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTaupo
8.7 km↑10 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTaupo
3.9 km↑16 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTaupo
2.9 km↑53 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTaupo
0.8 km↑26 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
HardTaupo
23 km↑453 m6.5–7 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyTaupo
1.8 km↑36 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTaupo
1.9 km↑30 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTaupo
1.6 km↑11 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTaupo
15 km↑162 m4–4.5 hr★4.1 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
Lead off
Off-leash walks near Taupo
The 4 tracks around Taupo 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.
ModerateTaupo
1.6 km↑32 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTaupo
2.9 km↑53 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTaupo
0.8 km↑26 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTaupo
1.6 km↑11 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Taupo
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Clements Clearing Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogs
Kakapo Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogs
Army Road Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogs
Te Iringa Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogsCommunity holiday parks
Taupo TOP 10 Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first Under 1 km away Find it on the mapTaupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 2 km away Visit their websiteHipapatua/Reid's Farm Campsite
Dogs welcome 3 km away Find it on the mapMotutere Bay Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 25 km away Find it on the mapKeep exploring
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