On-leadEasy
Anderson Park Loop
Napier · Hawke's Bay · Loop
↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 7 msteepest 2 %
DISTANCE2.3 km
ASCENT26 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST2 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 32
DOG EFFORT1.3 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetHBAH - Hawke's Bay Urgent Care & After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Hastings
06 651 7103
The route
Good to know
On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.
Lake swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsKissing gate on route
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
About Anderson Park Loop
This moderate-length track follows 2.3 km as a loop, near Napier in Hawke's Bay.
Expect easy going, with around 26 m of climb, pitching up to 2 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there is lakeside stretches. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 32 reviews.