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NZ Walking Routes > Hawkes Bay > Havelock North > Te Mata Trust Park – Peak Trail /Te Mata Loop Walk
Te Mata Trust Park – Peak Trail /Te Mata Loop Walk
- Location
- From Havelock North drive east on Te Mata Road. Turn right into Simla Road and left into Peak Road. Drive approximately 4km to where the track starts just above the two parking areas above the Peak House Restaurant
- Description
The walks that converge at the entrance car park are strongly recommended; they pass through forest covering steep limestone to places of great beauty. (Refer to Notice Boards and Te Mata Trust Park brochure).
The Peak Trail follows the red markers and leaves from the left of the road heading uphill along the ridge above the bluffs. The steep track leads to panoramic views from the summit trig (399m). The track descends with fine views south up the Tukituki Valley to Kahuranaki (646m). The finish of the track is at the Redwood Grove (40mins), from where the Te Mata Walk starts (blue markers). Walk up the Te Hau Valley (10mins) climbing left through the bluffs of Fanworth Ridge. This leads to the next gully climbing to the car park (30mins).
The major viewpoint of the area is Te Mata Peak accessible on foot and by road.For additional information:
Te Mata Trust Park- Duration
- 1.15 hours
- Level
- Medium
- Amenities
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- Carpark
- Food and Drink
- Historical
- Lookouts
- Source
- www.hastingsdc.govt.nz
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