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Te Mata Trust Park Giant Circuit

Havelock North · Hawke's Bay · Loop

12345.0 km389 m
↑ 284 m gain↓ 283 m descenthigh 389 msteepest 32 %
DISTANCE5.1 km
ASCENT284 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST32 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.7 · 616
DOG EFFORT3.7 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away

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The route

Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

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. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 616 reviews.

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Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Te Mata Trust Park Giant Circuit?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Te Mata Trust Park Giant Circuit by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Te Mata Trust Park Giant Circuit?

Te Mata Trust Park Giant Circuit is 5.1 km with roughly 284 m of climb and takes about 2–2.5 hr.

From the pack

Walked and logged 2 times by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Angela & Gus.

Walks nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

EasyHavelock North
2.4 km↑65 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHavelock North
1.0 km↑13 mabout 16 min★3.4 rating
Good with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.

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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyNapier
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EasyHastings
1.3 km↑8 mabout 18 min★4.1 rating
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On a curated trip

This track is one leg of a longer dog-friendly route.

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