EasyWaimate
4.5 km↑103 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Canterbury · town
Dog-friendly walks near Waimate
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Waimate, in the Canterbury region. That is 5 tracks in all, 1 off the lead and 4 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 Gunns Bush Track, and Sanders Falls Track is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 5 are graded easy.
5 tracks1 off-lead4 swim spots1 place to stay
The complete list
All 5 dog-friendly walks near Waimate
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
EasyWaimate
2.1 km↑38 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaimate
2.1 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaimate
1.9 km↑15 m0.5–1 hr★3.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaimate
0.3 km↑0 m3m
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 Waimate
The 1 track around Waimate 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.
EasyWaimate
0.3 km↑0 m3m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Waimate
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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