EasyWhangamata
2.3 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Waikato · town
Dog-friendly walks near Whangamatā
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Whangamatā, in the Waikato region. That is 5 tracks in all, 1 where they can run, each with its dog access, real climb and nearest places to stay read straight off the terrain.
The highest-rated walk here is Kotuku Reserve Track, and the longest is Wentworth Falls Walk at 2.9 km. Of the lot, 4 are graded easy.
5 tracks1 where they can run0 with water on the route7 places to stay
The complete list
All 5 dog-friendly walks near Whangamatā
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
EasyWhangamatā
0.7 km↑13 m10m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWhangamatā
2.2 km↑43 m30 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWhangamatā
2.3 km↑9 m28 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWhangamatā
2.9 km↑177 m52 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 Whangamatā
The 1 track around Whangamatā 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.
EasyWhangamatā
2.3 km↑9 m28 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Whangamatā
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
Tasman Holiday Parks – Ohiwa Beach
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 22 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyTasman Holiday Parks – Beachaven
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 23 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyBowentown Beach Holiday Park, Waihi
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 31 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyTe Puru Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 35 km away Dog policy & walks nearbyKeep exploring
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