HardTūrangi
7.1 km↑567 m3–3.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
Waikato · town
Dog-friendly walks near Tūrangi
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Tūrangi, in the Waikato region. That is 19 tracks in all, 7 where they can run and 7 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 Mount Urchin Track, and the longest is Tongariro River Trail at 14.0 km. Of the lot, 13 are graded easy.
19 tracks7 where they can run7 with water on the route8 places to stay
The complete list
All 19 dog-friendly walks near Tūrangi
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
EasyTūrangi
4.3 km↑46 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTūrangi
14 km↑122 m3.5–4 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTūrangi
1.6 km↑68 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTūrangi
2.1 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTūrangi
2.1 km↑11 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTūrangi
4.0 km↑76 m1–1.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTūrangi
2.9 km↑88 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTūrangi
1.3 km↑7 mabout 15 min★4.1 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTūrangi
0.5 km↑31 mabout 8 min★3.8 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
0.6 km↑8 m7m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
1.2 km↑7 m15m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Moderate
5.8 km↑25 m1h 12m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
Easy
1.6 km↑7 m19m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
0.4 km↑0 m4m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
0.8 km↑8 m10m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
2.3 km↑33 m30m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
1.2 km↑34 m17m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
2.0 km↑9 m24m
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 Tūrangi
The 7 tracks around Tūrangi 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.
Moderate
5.8 km↑25 m1h 12m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
Easy
1.6 km↑7 m19m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
0.4 km↑0 m4m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
0.8 km↑8 m10m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
2.3 km↑33 m30m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
1.2 km↑34 m17m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
2.0 km↑9 m24m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Tūrangi
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Kaimanawa Road Campsite
Permit needed
Waikoko Campsite
Permit needed
Urchin Campsite
Permit needed
Clements Road End Campsite
Permit neededCommunity holiday parks
Parklands Motor Lodge & Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 4 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyTurangi Kiwi Holiday Park
Dogs welcome 4 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyMotutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 14 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyTaupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 37 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyKeep exploring
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