Last updated November 2026
The Greenmeadows Walkway is the heart of the council’s Greenmeadows East Walk, an easy 2.3 km loop through the Greenmeadows area on the western side of Napier, starting from the junction of Taradale and Kennedy roads. Most walkers take around 30 minutes at an easy pace.
The loop is graded Easy and follows footpaths and green reserves, and connects into the wider Anderson Park walking network (4.3 km of paths inside the park itself) and the Napier Rotary Pathway system for longer outings.
Practical Information
- Location
- Greenmeadows, western Napier
- Distance
- 2.3 km loop
- Time
- ~30 minutes at easy pace
- Difficulty
- Easy, flat throughout
- Surface
- Footpaths and reserve paths; the council gives no wheelchair or pram rating, and suggests the reserve beside the Purimu Stream only if conditions underfoot allow
- Connects to
- Anderson Park (4.3 km of internal paths), Rotary Pathway / Hawke’s Bay Trails
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- Free at Anderson Park and along the residential access points
About the Greenmeadows Walkway
The Greenmeadows Walkway is one of Napier’s suburban connector paths, threading through Greenmeadows between residential streets and parks. It is an easy suburban walk on footpaths and reserve paths rather than serious hiking, following the green corridor of the old Tannery Drain behind the houses.
The path is most useful as a connector: linking Anderson Park with the surrounding streets and onward via the Taradale Walkway into the wider Hawke’s Bay Trails network.
Anderson Park is the obvious anchor destination at one end. The 36-hectare community park contains 4.3 km of walking paths in its own right, a destination playground, a miniature railway, ornamental lakes and small bridges. Walkers often combine the Greenmeadows Walkway with a loop through Anderson Park for a 5 to 7 km outing without leaving the suburb.
The Greenmeadows area itself is one of Napier’s quieter residential suburbs, with a small commercial centre, schools and the Mission Estate Winery a short distance away. The walkway is heavily used by local residents for daily walks and commuting, and by visitors as part of wider Rotary Pathway rides or strolls.
Anderson Park Facilities and Attractions
Anderson Park spans 36 hectares and straddles Greenmeadows and Tamatea. It features a destination playground opened in July 2018, ornamental ponds, a miniature railway, model boats and extensive mature trees.
The park offers wide open spaces suitable for picnics, community events and family outings. Parking is available off Auckland Road, Kennedy Road and nearby streets such as York Avenue and Freyberg Avenue.
Connections to Taradale and the Rotary Pathway Network
The walkway links with Napier’s broader path network. It links directly into the Taradale Walkway, which continues the network toward central Taradale with its cafés and shops. The Rotary Pathway project, initiated in 2002, aims to create a 25 km city-wide network of combined walk and cycleways.
Several stages are complete, and the Greenmeadows section integrates with routes that extend toward central Napier and beyond. Nearby, the Pettigrew Green Arena (now known as Rodney Green Arenas) in Taradale provides indoor sports and event facilities, opened in April 2003.
Where to Learn More
Napier City Council, Greenmeadows walkways: official council page with track details, access points and a map.
Napier City Council, Anderson Park: official page for the 36-hectare park at the end of the walkway.
Napier City Council, Rotary Pathway: the planned 25 km walking and cycling network, which threads through Greenmeadows and Taradale.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Greenmeadows Walkway?
The council’s Greenmeadows East Walk is a 2.3 km loop, around 30 minutes at an easy walking pace.
Is the Greenmeadows Walkway sealed?
Not all of it. The council’s loop uses footpaths and reserve paths, and suggests walking the reserve beside the Purimu Stream only if conditions underfoot allow. The council gives no wheelchair or pram rating.
Where does the Greenmeadows Walkway start?
The council’s loop starts at the junction of Taradale and Kennedy roads, crosses the Clement Place Reserve, and follows the Greenmeadows Walkway Reserve along the old Tannery Drain back to the start. Anderson Park is just across Kennedy Road.
Can I cycle the Greenmeadows Walkway?
The council lists it as a walk and does not label it part of the Rotary Pathway. For longer rides, the Rotary Pathway threads through Greenmeadows and Taradale nearby.
Is the Greenmeadows Walkway free?
Yes, free public path, open all hours.
What’s at Anderson Park?
A 36-hectare community park with a destination playground, miniature railway, ornamental lakes, small bridges and 4.3 km of internal walking paths.
Does the Greenmeadows Walkway connect to central Napier?
Yes, via the Taradale Walkway and the wider Rotary Pathway it connects through to central Napier and on to Hastings.
Is Mission Estate Winery nearby?
Yes, New Zealand’s oldest winery (established 1851) is a short distance from the walkway in the Taradale area.
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