EasyWaikanae
1.4 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Wellington · town
Dog-friendly walks near Waikanae
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Waikanae, in the Wellington region. That is 16 tracks in all, 3 off the lead and 9 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 Waimanu Lagoon Loop Walk, and Waikanae River Trail is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 4 are graded easy.
16 tracks3 off-lead9 swim spots8 places to stay
The complete list
All 16 dog-friendly walks near Waikanae
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
ModerateWaikanae
1.4 km↑145 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWaikanae
7.4 km↑166 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWaikanae
1.1 km↑119 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWaikanae
1.8 km↑91 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardWaikanae
12 km↑986 m6–6.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardWaikanae
6.0 km↑960 m3–3.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyWaikanae
12 km↑52 m2.5–3 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWaikanae
15 km↑31 m3–3.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardWaikanae
5.3 km↑439 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardWaikanae
10 km↑769 m5–5.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardWaikanae
11 km↑610 m4–4.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardWaikanae
16 km↑784 m6–6.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardWaikanae
26 km↑885 m8.5–9 hr
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyWaikanae
3.0 km↑66 m42m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaikanae
2.7 km↑147 m47m
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 Waikanae
The 3 tracks around Waikanae 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.
EasyWaikanae
12 km↑52 m2.5–3 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaikanae
3.0 km↑66 m42m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaikanae
2.7 km↑147 m47m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Waikanae
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Ōtaki Forks Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Boielles Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Waiohine Gorge Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Bucks Road Campsite
Dogs on a leadCommunity holiday parks
Lindale Motor Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 7 km away Visit their websitePaekakariki Holiday Park
Dogs welcome on a lead 15 km away Visit their websiteKaitoke Regional Park Campground
Dogs welcome 22 km away Visit their websiteWellington's Kiwi Holiday Park
Dogs welcome on a lead 24 km away Visit their websiteKeep exploring
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