ModerateWaiheke Island
9.2 km↑203 m2–2.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
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Dog-friendly walks near Waiheke Island
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Waiheke Island, in the Auckland region. That is 14 tracks in all, 3 off the lead and 14 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 Northern Walk: Matiatia, Owhanake, Oneroa, and Rocky Bay’s Te Whau Loop is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 9 are graded easy.
14 tracks3 off-lead14 swim spots2 places to stay
The complete list
All 14 dog-friendly walks near Waiheke Island
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
ModerateWaiheke Island
8.0 km↑219 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaiheke Island
1.6 km↑98 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
3.5 km↑114 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWaiheke Island
11 km↑295 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaiheke Island
4.8 km↑144 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
1.9 km↑65 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
3.7 km↑97 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
2.7 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
2.1 km↑31 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWaiheke Island
8.4 km↑228 m2.5–3 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaiheke Island
3.1 km↑76 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
1.6 km↑23 m0.5–1 hr★3.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardWaiheke Island
56 km↑747 m14.5–16 hr★3.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
Lead off
Off-leash walks near Waiheke Island
The 3 tracks around Waiheke Island 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.
ModerateWaiheke Island
11 km↑295 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaiheke Island
3.7 km↑97 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
2.1 km↑31 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Waiheke Island
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
Community holiday parks
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