ModerateThames
5.6 km↑121 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
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Dog-friendly walks near Thames
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Thames, in the Waikato region. That is 17 tracks in all, 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 Waiomu Kauri Grove Walk. Of the lot, 6 are graded easy.
17 tracks0 off-lead7 swim spots6 places to stay
The complete list
All 17 dog-friendly walks near Thames
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
HardThames
19 km↑940 m7.5–8 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateThames
0.5 km↑35 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardThames
9.5 km↑758 m3.5–4 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardThames
19 km↑702 m6.5–7 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardThames
14 km↑781 m4.5–5 hr★4.1 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardThames
14 km↑805 m4.5–5 hr★4.1 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardThames
5.5 km↑333 m2–2.5 hr★3.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyThames
3.7 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★3.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardThames
19 km↑746 m7–7.5 hr★3.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyThames
0.7 km↑8 m9m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyThames
0.6 km↑9 m7m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyThames
0.6 km↑0 m7m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyThames
0.5 km↑3 m6m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyThames
0.5 km↑9 m6m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardThames
9.0 km↑289 m2h 17m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardThames
6.1 km↑596 m2h 12m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Thames
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
Te Puru Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 7 km away Find it on the mapMiranda Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 26 km away Find it on the mapWhitianga Harbourside Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 29 km away Visit their websiteHot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 30 km away Visit their websiteKeep exploring
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