On-leadModerate
Te Mata Trust Park Giant Circuit
Havelock North · Hawke's Bay · Loop
↑ 284 m gain↓ 283 m descenthigh 389 msteepest 32 %
DISTANCE5.1 km
ASCENT284 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST32 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 616
DOG EFFORT3.7 /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.
Forest shadeA popular track, busy on weekendsCattle grid on route
About Te Mata Trust Park Giant Circuit
Te Mata Trust Park Giant Circuit is a loop of 5.1 km, near Havelock North in Hawke's Bay.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 284 m, pitching up to 32 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 616 reviews.