Last updated July 2026
The Greenmeadows Walkway is a 2.3 km sealed suburban path running through the Greenmeadows area on the western side of Napier. Most walkers take around 30 minutes at an easy pace. The path is flat, suitable for prams, wheelchairs and casual walkers, 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 one way |
| Time | ~30 minutes at easy pace |
| Difficulty | Easy, flat throughout |
| Surface | Sealed concrete, suitable for prams and wheelchairs |
| 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. Like most of Napier’s pathway network, it is sealed and flat, designed for casual walking, running, cycling, prams and wheelchairs rather than serious hiking. 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 forms part of Napier’s broader sealed-path system. 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.
What Visitors Often Say
Reviewers consistently describe the Greenmeadows Walkway as a useful suburban connector rather than a destination walk. The flat sealed surface, the connection into Anderson Park (with the miniature railway and the destination playground), and the link onward into the Taradale Walkway and Rotary Pathway network all get specific mentions. Local families use it daily; visitors typically combine it with Anderson Park or Mission Estate for a wider half-day.
Common practical tips: think of the Greenmeadows Walkway as one leg of a wider outing (Anderson Park plus Mission Estate, or a longer Rotary Pathway ride) rather than a standalone 30-minute walk; bring kids’ bikes or scooters because the flat sealed surface suits them; and combine with a Mission Estate cellar door visit by bike for the full Taradale experience.
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 wider 25 km sealed network of which the Greenmeadows Walkway is part.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Greenmeadows Walkway?
2.3 km one way, around 30 minutes at an easy walking pace.
Is the Greenmeadows Walkway sealed?
Yes, concrete-sealed throughout, suitable for prams, wheelchairs and e-bikes.
Where does the Greenmeadows Walkway start?
It runs through the Greenmeadows area with multiple residential access points. Anderson Park is the obvious anchor at one end.
Can I cycle the Greenmeadows Walkway?
Yes, the path is part of the wider Rotary Pathway / Hawke’s Bay Trails cycling network.
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.
Spotted something incorrect on this page? Let us know.