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Te Mata Peak

Te Mata Peak Road, Napier, New Zealand
Ranked #4 of 24 attractions in Napier
4.5 of 5 stars 86 Reviews
Type: Mountains, Lookouts
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Caen, France
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

We drove to the top as it as getting late. It was a beautiful day so the view was quite amazing. I would recommend it with bad weather though.

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Hastings, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Awesome place to get away, get some fresh air and exercise, or show friends the Hawkes Bay vista. Has a range of tracks for the weekend wanderer to the hard core fitness freak - good signs around and friendly locals to help you navigate!

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Napier, New Zealand
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

not that great, just a hill with a view. the walking tracks are good though.

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Hong Kong
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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This was a very nice scenic drive in the Hawke's Bay area, well enjoyed on a day we were trying some food specialty shops and driving around the Havelock North and Hastings community. We really enjoyed the small, winding roads and the views from the peak of the nearby plains, wineries, townships and Cape Kidnappers area were very good. Views... More

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Camberley
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We drove up and the road is a bit narrow and windy at the top but the views are spectacular

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This peak gives you a panoramic view of the Hawke's Bay area. I very much liked the view toward the Tukituki river. The approach with steep drop offs and no guard rails is not for the faint of heart. If you are scared of heights and you are not the driver, close your eyes until you get to the top.... More

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Hastings, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

A long and winding road with a few dodgy bends, but once you make it to the top, the views over Hawke's Bay are stupendous. With the absolutely gorgeous Tuki Tuki River valley, Napier to the north and Hastings to the west, the trig station at the top is the ideal spot for photographs and the display balustrade tells you... More

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Canberra, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Great liitle drive through a really cute part of Hawke's Bay. Up on top, you have a great view of all around Hawke's Bay and on a somewhat clear day you can really take some beautiful pictures. Drive is not too crazy up the hill, considering some of the other roads in NZ, this was a piece of cake!

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Napier, New Zealand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

This is a place where we always take our visitors, the view on a clear day is stunning and gives one a perspective of location of surroundings areas/ towns etc. A great place to see the extent of the Tuki Tuki valley.

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Worth the short drive or walk to the top, magnificent views.

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