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Dog-friendly walks near Waiheke Island

Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Waiheke Island, in the Auckland region. That is 13 tracks in all, 13 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 Rocky Bay and Whakanewha Loop, and the longest is Waiheke Island MTB Loop at 56.3 km. Of the lot, 9 are graded easy.

13 tracks0 where they can run13 with water on the route2 places to stay
The complete list

All 13 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
Swim spotShade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaiheke Island
1.6 km↑98 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
3.5 km↑114 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWaiheke Island
11 km↑295 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaiheke Island
4.8 km↑144 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
1.9 km↑65 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
3.7 km↑97 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
2.7 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
2.1 km↑31 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
3.1 km↑76 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfootGood with kidsPram friendly
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
1.6 km↑23 mabout 23 min★3.9 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
HardWaiheke Island
56 km↑747 m14.5–16 hr★3.9 rating
Swim spotSealed underfoot
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.

Star ratings are average scores from the walkers who have logged each track.

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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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