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.
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| The Giant Redwoods |
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| Looking back |
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| Looking back |
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| Close to Peak House Restaurant |
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| Track passes behind the restaurant |
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| Te Mata Peak Main Gates Car Park with maps and toilets |
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| track continues at the far end of Main Gates car park |
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| Back to Tauroa Road Car Park |
