The Rotary Pathway project is a regional initiative aimed at linking Hawke's Bay cities and coastal townships by recreational walkways and cycleways. The project was started in 2002 by the Rotary Clubs so that local people and visitors can get out and enjoy our beautiful local environment.
Hawke's Bay Regional Council supports this project through specific funding for path construction and an annual maintenance programme for pathways on Council land.
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Missing Link
 | The link between the Clive/Tukituki pathway and the Awatoto Marine Parade, Tutaekuri and Ngaruroro pathways has now been completed with the recent 1.9km Clive Bridge to Ngaruroro Bridge Clip-on pathway and the extension of the pathway through the Clive Boat Ramp Reserve. It is now possible to ride 30km from River Road, Havelock North to Ahuriri completely off-road via the Rotary Pathways. |
Finally a river crossing!
| A clip-on to bridge across the Ngaruroro River at the coast has had the thumbs up from walkers, runners and cyclists using the Pathways. Opened in August, it links the Marine Parade pathway with the pathway to Pakowhai Country Park, making a longer route for exercise and enjoying our environment. Previously this was a huge barrier as using the bridges was not safe for cyclists and impossible for pedestrians. Transit, Opus Consultants, Hastings District Council, Napier City Council and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council have worked on this new crossing. New bridge construction across the Tutaekuri river at the coat within the next 3 years will make further improvements. |  |
Future highlights
The second Waitangi bridge (over the Tutaekuri River at Awatoto) is due for replacement within the next 3 years. Transit are currently in the design stage for this replacement bridge and the design will include walking & cycling provision on the seaward side as a minimum requirement. The limesand loop track between the recently completed clip-on and the Napier concrete pathway is only temporary until this new bridge crossing is completed. Once the second bridge is replaced a sealed Pathway on the seaward side of the road linking the two bridges will likely to be formed. Transit are also looking at on-road cycle lanes between the Ngaruroro Bridge Clip-on and Clive, and a clip-on on the Clive Bridge.
Napier City Council and Napier Rotary Pathway Trust have widened the path and boardwalk along Hardinge Road. In the design stage is the widening of the boardwalk from Perfume Point to the Sport Fishing Club and the continuation of a pathway around the Iron Pot to West Quay.
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has supported the development of pathways on its land alongside rivers. These go across stopbanks and other flood protection measures which need to be protected, so pathways have been carefully constructed and surfaces vary. For example, along the top of stopbanks the surface is likely to be compacted limesand.
- The limesand sections of pathway are suitable for use by walkers, runners and cyclists.
- Accessibility for wheelchairs and prams is good on limesand surfaces.
- Motorbikes, quad bikes and other vehicles are prohibited from the pathways. Fences along the bottom of stopbanks are to discourage vehicles.
- Horses are prohibited. A dedicated horse trail has just opened between the BMX track at Clive (next to the boat ramp) and River Road via coast at East Clive and the Tukituki River berm. Trail map to come soon.
- Signs note where livestock may be present. Stock are used to keep grass down on the river edges (berms). Stay clear of electric stock fencing.
- Take all rubbish away with you.
- Please report any dumped rubbish or vehicles, burning, pollution or rubbish dumping to 835 9200 24 hrs.
Pathways within city boundaries provide exercise and recreational opportunities – try a promenade along the beach front! These pathways are designed with durable, hard surfaces, safety barriers at crossings and clearly marked routes so offer safe transit for pedestrians, cyclists and runners. Off-road pathways connect to roads with designated cycle lanes.
| FROM | TO | DISTANCE (KM) |
| Bay View (south end) | Westshore (Pandora Pond) | 5.0 |
| Westshore (Pandora Pond) | Port of Napier | 3.8 |
| Port of Napier | Awatoto | 10.3 |
| Awatoto | Pettigrew Green Arena | 8.7 |
| Awatoto | Pakowhai Country Park | 7.2 |
| Awatoto | Clive | 3.0 |
| Clive | East Clive | 4.1 |
| East Clive | Black Bridge | 2.2 |
| Black Bridge | River Road | 7.7 |
| River Road | Havelock North CBD | 3.7 |
| Havelock North CBD | Hastings CBD | 4.3 |
| Hastings CBD | Pakowhai Country Park | 6.8 |
| Port | Port (route below) | 35 |
| Bay View | Havelock North (route below) | 40 |
Port to Port route – it’s a 35km circular route via Marine Parade, Awatoto, Tutaekuri River, Pettigrew Green Arena, Gloucester Street, Church Road, Prebensen Drive, West Quay and Hardinge Road, with only 7.5km on the road.
Bay View to Havelock North via the pathways is a trip of about 40km, with only about 9km on the road.
Funding has come from a variety of sources - Rotary Clubs have done a lot of fundraising; Councils (city, district and regional) have contributed for the community benefit; and where there is a direct safety benefit, Land Transport NZ have contributed up to 61% of the cost.
If you would like to donate or support further stages of pathways please contact Napier Rotary Pathway Trust, Private Bag 6010, Napier, 4142, or Hastings: Rotary Centennial Pathways Trust, PO Box 1336, Hastings, thomasge@xtra.co.nz
For more information on the Regional Council’s involvement please contact, Neil Daykin, Design Engineer, 06 833 8048, daykin@hbrc.govt.nz
| 4.5km of the 5km Wairoa Township River Walkway for pedestrians and cyclists has been completed. 2.5m wide, mostly concrete, it begins at the Wairoa Community Centre and follows down the meandering Wairoa River along Marine Parade to Spooners Point, continuing down Kopu Road and ending at Pilot Hill. Currently, the pathway has reached to just about the southern end of Kopu Road, just short of Pilot Hill. | 
Kopu Road Section View Towards Spooner's Point |
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Wairoa Lighthouse at the start of the Walkway
| It is planned that the walkway will eventually completely encircle the town. Along the way there will be a number of picnic areas, park benches, public art and historical accounts in the form of a heritage trail. |
This is a community project available to everyone for pleasure, for exercise and as a tourist attraction. The Wairoa District Council is not funding this project but provide valuable input along with a number of other organisations. Funds come from community contributions and grants.
For information on how to support this project and for other information including detailed route maps, visit the Wairoa District Council website.
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