EasyTimaru
6.1 km↑36 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Canterbury · town
Dog-friendly walks near Timaru
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Timaru, in the Canterbury region. That is 12 tracks in all, 3 off the lead and 9 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 Centennial Park Loop Track, and Tuhawaiki Trot Track is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 10 are graded easy.
12 tracks3 off-lead9 swim spots5 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 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTimaru
5.0 km↑6 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
HardTimaru
26 km↑100 m6–6.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyTimaru
3.1 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTimaru
2.4 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTimaru
3.9 km↑13 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTimaru
4.5 km↑21 m1–1.5 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTimaru
4.7 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTimaru
4.7 km↑277 m★3.1 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTimaru
1.3 km↑4 m15m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTimaru
0.8 km↑1 m10m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
Lead off
Off-leash walks near Timaru
The 3 tracks around Timaru 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.
EasyTimaru
5.0 km↑6 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTimaru
4.7 km↑277 m★3.1 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTimaru
0.8 km↑1 m10m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. 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
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