HardTwizel
17 km↑913 m★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
Canterbury · town
Dog-friendly walks near Twizel
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Twizel, in the Canterbury region. That is 19 tracks in all, 2 off the lead and 13 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 Greta Track, and Canyon Creek Track via Ahuriri Valley Track is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 4 are graded easy.
19 tracks2 off-lead13 swim spots4 places to stay
The complete list
All 19 dog-friendly walks near Twizel
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
ModerateTwizel
1.4 km↑69 m★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTwizel
4.2 km↑123 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTwizel
12 km↑324 m3.5–4 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTwizel
4.5 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardTwizel
19 km↑275 m4.5–5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateTwizel
1.9 km↑108 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTwizel
6.1 km↑93 m1.5–2 hr★3.1 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTwizel
8.2 km↑22 m1.5–2 hr★4.1 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTwizel
4.3 km↑51 m1–1.5 hr★3.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTwizel
9.7 km↑41 m2–2.5 hr★3.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardTwizel
21 km↑1065 m8–9 hr★2.1 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateTwizel
23 km↑68 m5.5–6 hr★3.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardTwizel
13 km↑548 m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ExpertTwizel
18 km↑705 m4h 49m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Expert.
ModerateTwizel
8.4 km↑80 m1h 48m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTwizel
7.0 km↑252 m1h 48m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTwizel
4.9 km↑1 m59m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTwizel
2.8 km↑0 m33m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
Lead off
Off-leash walks near Twizel
The 2 tracks around Twizel 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.
ModerateTwizel
12 km↑324 m3.5–4 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ExpertTwizel
18 km↑705 m4h 49m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Expert.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Twizel
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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