31 March 2025

Day 1 of the 9 Day Tour of the Lake District

 Day One - Ambleside to Coniston - 20km, 6hrs (from the guidebook)




























The Giant Circuit, Te Mata Park, Havelock North

The longest trail in Te Mata Park, the Giant Circuit takes you to the summit, traversing varied terrain and taking in some spectacular views along the way.

5.4km - 1.5-3 hrs return 

https://www.tematapark.co.nz/walking-trails/#toggle-id-3

I parked at the Tauroa Road Car Park, which has water, toilets, and trail maps at the start of the track, and completed the loop in an anti clockwise direction. 

The Giant Circuit is the red route shown on the trail map below.





















The Giant Redwoods







Looking back








Looking back

























Close to Peak House Restaurant

Track passes behind the restaurant



Te Mata Peak Main Gates Car Park with maps and toilets

track continues at the far end of Main Gates car park

Back to Tauroa Road Car Park