EasyWestport
6.0 km↑127 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
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Dog-friendly walks near Westport
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Westport, in the West Coast region. That is 4 tracks in all, 1 where they can run and 1 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 Cape Foulwind Walkway from Lighthouse Road, and the longest is Charming Creek North Walkway at 6.0 km. Of the lot, 3 are graded easy.
4 tracks1 where they can run1 with water on the route4 places to stay
The complete list
All 4 dog-friendly walks near Westport
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
EasyWestport
1.3 km↑13 m17m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWestport
6.0 km↑158 mabout 1 hr 28
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
Easy
0.4 km↑15 m6m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Star ratings are average scores from the walkers who have logged each track.
Room to run
Off-leash walks near Westport
The 1 track around Westport 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.
ModerateWestport
6.0 km↑158 mabout 1 hr 28
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Westport
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Community holiday parks
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