On-leadModerate
Centennial Garden Walk
Napier · Hawke's Bay · Loop
↑ 10 m gain↓ 9 m descenthigh 32 msteepest 12 %
DISTANCE0.3 km
ASCENT10 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST12 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 4
DOG EFFORT2.1 /5 paws
PARKING30 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.
Beach swimLake swimWaterfallOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids
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 Centennial Garden Walk
Centennial Garden Walk is a loop of 0.3 km, near Napier in Hawke's Bay.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 10 m, pitching up to 12 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking, lakeside stretches, big views, and waterfalls. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 4 reviews.