# Te Mata Peak

> A limestone ridge above Havelock North with views across the Heretaunga Plains, Hawke Bay and on clear days to Mt Ruapehu.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-te-mata-peak/

A limestone ridge above Havelock North with views across the Heretaunga Plains, Hawke Bay and on clear days to Mt Ruapehu. A sealed, narrow, steep road leads to the summit car park; walking tracks start at the same place. Avoid the road in strong wind or fog.

- **Nearest town:** Havelock North, New Zealand
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -39.6769, 176.8164
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January, May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Hawke's Bay: Napier, Hastings, wine and Cape Kidnappers](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzm-hawkes-bay-napier-hastings/)

## Nearby

- [Gimblett Gravels Wine District](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-gimblett-gravels/) – 9 km
- [Kennedy Park Resort](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-kennedy-park-resort/) – 20 km
- [Pania of the Reef Statue](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-pania-of-the-reef/) – 23 km
- [Napier Art Deco Quarter](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-napier-art-deco/) – 23 km

## FAQs

### Where is Te Mata Peak?

Te Mata Peak is in Havelock North, New Zealand, at GPS -39.6769, 176.8164.

### Which road trips pass Te Mata Peak?

Te Mata Peak is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Hawke's Bay: Napier, Hastings, wine and Cape Kidnappers.

### What is there to see near Te Mata Peak?

Places worth a stop nearby: Gimblett Gravels Wine District (9 km), Kennedy Park Resort (20 km), Pania of the Reef Statue (23 km) and Napier Art Deco Quarter (23 km).

### When is the best time to visit Te Mata Peak?

The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January, May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)