EasyTimaru
6.1 km↑36 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Canterbury · town
Dog-friendly walks near Timaru
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Timaru, in the Canterbury region. That is 12 tracks in all, 2 where they can run and 9 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 Centennial Park Loop Track, and the longest is Timaru Loop Walk at 26.1 km. Of the lot, 10 are graded easy.
12 tracks2 where they can run9 with water on the route5 places to stay
The complete list
All 12 dog-friendly walks near Timaru
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
EasyTimaru
1.4 km↑3 mabout 19 min★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTimaru
5.0 km↑6 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
HardTimaru
26 km↑100 m6–6.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyTimaru
3.1 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTimaru
2.4 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTimaru
3.9 km↑13 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTimaru
4.5 km↑21 m1–1.5 hr★4.0 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTimaru
4.7 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.0 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTimaru
4.7 km↑277 m★3.1 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTimaru
1.3 km↑4 m15m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTimaru
0.8 km↑1 m10m
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 Timaru
The 2 tracks around Timaru 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.
EasyTimaru
5.0 km↑6 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTimaru
0.8 km↑1 m10m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Timaru
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
Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 3 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyTemuka Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 19 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyFarmyard Holiday Park
Dogs welcome 31 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyKnottingley Park Campground
Dogs welcome 40 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyKeep exploring
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