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    Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in New Zealand

    If your dog likes to ruff it, bring Fido hiking in New Zealand. Our dog friendly hiking section includes everything from easy one-hour walks to fantastic overnight trips in New Zealand that won’t be soon forgotten. Seriously, go take a hike!

    Pet Friendly Otari-Wilton's Bush

    Otari-Wilton's Bush

    Wellington, NZ
    Otari-Wilton's Bush Otari-Wilton's Bush is New Zealand's most significant native botanic gardens and Wellington's largest area of original native forest. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is free to enter. This website aims to provide you with all the information you need to appreciate this natural resource to its fullest. Otari-Wilton's Bush is only 5 kilometers from downtown Wellington. You can easily get there by car, bus, bicycle or on foot. Within the reserve, only foot traffic, wheel chairs and prams are allowed. Dogs must be on a lead at all times. See Details
    Pet Friendly Te Puna Quarry Park

    Te Puna Quarry Park

    Tauranga, NZ
    Te Puna Quarry Park Dogs are allowed to visit the park, but they must be kept on a lead at all times and owners should be prepared to remove any doggy doos. The circular track takes about 45 minutes to walk, but if you like exploring you could spend twice as long and still not see it all. See Details

    Miles Lane Reserve

    Tauranga, NZ
    Miles Lane Reserve Dog-friendly Miles Lane Reserve is a picturesque waterfront recreation area in Tauranga, NZ. Fido can explore off leash and expend his energy during a swim in the Wairoa River. See Details

    Snow Farm NZ

    Cardrona, NZ
    Snow Farm NZ Hit the trails with Fido at Snow Farm NZ in Cardrona, NZ. This pet-friendly outdoor adventure destination welcomes you and your pup to enjoy their trails outside of their winter operating period, or you can purchase a Dog Day Pass or Dog Season Pass to enjoy a cross-country ski or snowshoe outing with your favorite four-legged friend. Check out their website for further details on their dog passes and rules. See Details

    Mangawhero River Trail

    Ohakune, NZ
    Mangawhero River Trail Check out the pet-friendly Mangawhero River Trail in Ohakune, NZ. This 2.9-mile riverside walkway will take you from the Junction end of Ohakune to the town proper, also presenting the option to link up to the Jubilee Walkway. Following the natural meander of the Mangawhero River, the well-maintained track makes most of the beautiful waterway path an easy, family-friendly walk. Leashed dogs are welcome. See Details

    Linklater Reserve

    Palmerston North, NZ
    Linklater Reserve Linklater Reserve is a large pet-friendly park in Palmerston North, NZ, where furry friends are encouraged to join their owners for an adventure. Here, dogs may play on and off leash with their two and four-legged companions. Amenities of this recreation space include a dog agility course, walking paths, frisbee golf, picnic areas and much more. See Details

    Heretaunga Park

    Upper Hutt, NZ
    Heretaunga Park Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you explore Heretaunga Park, a popular, pet-friendly park in Upper Hutt, NZ. The park offers trees, streams, picnic tables and sports fields. There is even a designated off-leash area of the park for canines to enjoy. Please remember to clean up after Fido with the waste bags provided throughout the park. See Details
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