ExpertTararua Forest Park
17 km↑1190 m7.5–8.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Expert.
Wellington · town
Dog-friendly walks near Tararua Forest Park
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Tararua Forest Park, in the Wellington region. That is 4 tracks in all, 1 off the lead and 3 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 Mount Holdsworth via East Holdsworth Track, and Mitre Peak Track is one you can walk off the lead.
4 tracks1 off-lead3 swim spots8 places to stay
The complete list
All 4 dog-friendly walks near Tararua Forest Park
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
HardTararua Forest Park
4.3 km↑366 m2–2.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardTararua Forest Park
6.1 km↑656 m3.5–4 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Hard.
ExpertTararua Forest Park
11 km↑1135 m4.5–5 hr
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Expert.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
Lead off
Off-leash walks near Tararua Forest Park
The 1 track around Tararua Forest Park 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.
HardTararua Forest Park
6.1 km↑656 m3.5–4 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Hard.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Tararua Forest Park
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Kiriwhakapapa Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Holdsworth Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Waiohine Gorge Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Boielles Campsite
Dogs on a leadCommunity holiday parks
Mawley Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 21 km away Visit their websiteCarterton Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 21 km away Visit their websiteKaitoke Regional Park Campground
Dogs welcome 34 km away Visit their websiteLindale Motor Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 39 km away Visit their websiteKeep exploring
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