HardOtaki
6.4 km↑806 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
Wellington · town
Dog-friendly walks near Otaki
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Otaki, in the Wellington region. That is 11 tracks in all, 2 off the lead and 7 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 Tararua Southern Crossing: Otaki Forks to Field Hut, and Kiriwhakapapa Loop is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 4 are graded easy.
11 tracks2 off-lead7 swim spots8 places to stay
The complete list
All 11 dog-friendly walks near Otaki
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
HardOtaki
37 km↑1922 m★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ExpertOtaki
12 km↑1185 m6.5–7 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Expert.
HardOtaki
8.2 km↑446 m3.5–4 hr★5.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyOtaki
2.1 km↑51 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOtaki
0.6 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardOtaki
6.6 km↑1057 m3.5–4 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyOtaki
2.1 km↑19 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardOtaki
11 km↑635 m★3.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyOtaki
7.6 km↑12 m1.5–2 hr★3.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardOtaki
8.0 km↑713 m3.5–4 hr
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
Lead off
Off-leash walks near Otaki
The 2 tracks around Otaki 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.
EasyOtaki
2.1 km↑51 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
HardOtaki
11 km↑635 m★3.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Hard.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Otaki
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Boielles Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Ōtaki Forks Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Waiohine Gorge Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Holdsworth Campsite
Dogs on a leadCommunity holiday parks
Lindale Motor Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 23 km away Visit their websiteKaitoke Regional Park Campground
Dogs welcome 23 km away Visit their websiteCarterton Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 26 km away Visit their websitePaekakariki Holiday Park
Dogs welcome on a lead 29 km away Visit their websiteKeep exploring
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