HardTurangi
7.1 km↑567 m3–3.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
Waikato · town
Dog-friendly walks near Turangi
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Turangi, in the Waikato region. That is 10 tracks in all, 2 off the lead and 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 Mount Urchin Track, and Tongariro River Trail is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 5 are graded easy.
10 tracks2 off-lead7 swim spots8 places to stay
The complete list
All 10 dog-friendly walks near Turangi
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
EasyTurangi
4.3 km↑46 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTurangi
14 km↑122 m3.5–4 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTurangi
1.6 km↑68 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTurangi
2.1 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTurangi
2.1 km↑11 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTurangi
4.0 km↑76 m1–1.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTurangi
2.9 km↑88 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTurangi
1.3 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTurangi
0.5 km↑31 m0.5–1 hr★3.8 rating
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 Turangi
The 2 tracks around Turangi 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.
ModerateTurangi
14 km↑122 m3.5–4 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTurangi
0.5 km↑31 m0.5–1 hr★3.8 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Turangi
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Waikoko Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogs
Kaimanawa Road Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogs
Urchin Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogs
Clements Road End Campsite
DOC permit needed for dogsCommunity holiday parks
Tongariro Junction Accommodation
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 7 km away Visit their websiteTurangi Kiwi Holiday Park
Dogs welcome 7 km away Visit their websiteMotutere Bay Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 11 km away Find it on the mapTaupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 34 km away Visit their websiteKeep exploring
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