EasyWestport
6.0 km↑127 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
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Dog-friendly tracks in West Coast
West Coast has 11 dog-friendly tracks mapped, 1 of them off the lead and 3 with a swim spot, around Greymouth, Westport and Reefton. The top-rated is Cape Foulwind Walkway from Lighthouse Road near Westport.
11 tracks1 off-lead3 swim spots4 campsites
Easy 7Moderate 4
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All 11 tracks in West Coast
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay. To filter and explore interactively, use the map above.
ModerateReefton
3.5 km↑158 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateHaast
10 km↑15 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyGreymouth
0.6 km↑23 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyGreymouth
5.5 km↑16 m1–1.5 hr★3.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateGreymouth
6.1 km↑313 m2–2.5 hr★3.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWestport
1.3 km↑13 m17m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Moderate
8.6 km↑55 m1h 48m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
Easy
1.9 km↑12 m23m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
2.7 km↑57 m38m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
0.4 km↑15 m6m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
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