EasyWaikanae
1.4 km↑0 mabout 17 min★4.9 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Wellington · town
Dog-friendly walks near Waikanae
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Waikanae, in the Wellington region. That is 21 tracks in all, 3 where they can run and 6 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 Waimanu Lagoon Loop Walk, and the longest is Waikanae Beach Loop at 15.4 km. Of the lot, 10 are graded easy.
21 tracks3 where they can run6 with water on the route8 places to stay
The complete list
All 21 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 access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWaikanae
1.8 km↑91 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardWaikanae
12 km↑986 m6–6.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
HardWaikanae
6.0 km↑960 m3–3.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyWaikanae
12 km↑52 m2.5–3 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWaikanae
15 km↑31 m3–3.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardWaikanae
5.3 km↑439 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
HardWaikanae
10 km↑769 m5–5.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyWaikanae
2.7 km↑147 m47m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
HardWaikanae
4.7 km↑699 m2h 6m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateWaikanae
1.5 km↑278 m45m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaikanae
2.5 km↑12 m30 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaikanae
1.3 km↑5 m15 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaikanae
1.1 km↑4 m14 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaikanae
0.5 km↑1 m5 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaikanae
0.5 km↑4 m6 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaikanae
1.6 km↑19 m20 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
HardWaikanae
12 km↑746 m3 hr 35 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyWaikanae
3.5 km↑27 m44 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWaikanae
5.0 km↑18 m1 hr 2 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
Star ratings are average scores from the walkers who have logged each track.
Room to run
Off-leash walks near Waikanae
The 3 tracks around Waikanae where a dog can legally run off the lead. Rare enough on New Zealand tracks to be worth the drive, and worth checking for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.
EasyWaikanae
12 km↑52 m2.5–3 hr★4.4 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaikanae
2.7 km↑147 m47m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaikanae
3.5 km↑27 m44 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. 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 allowed
Boielles Campsite
Dogs allowed
Waiohine Gorge Campsite
Dogs allowed
Bucks Road Campsite
Dogs allowedCommunity holiday parks
Lindale Motor Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 5 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyPaekakariki Holiday Park
Dogs welcome 14 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyKaitoke Regional Park Campground
Dogs welcome 23 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyWellington's Kiwi Holiday Park
Dogs welcome 24 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyKeep exploring
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