I’ve visited Hastings and Napier many times over the years. Hawke’s Bay, and right up to East Cape is a magic part of New Zealand’s coast… But despite that I had never visited Te Mata Peak. The photos I did see online looked spectacular, and as it turns out that is because it is spectacular – the access road winds its way up to a very impressive 360 degree vista!! If you are in the area and have never been, add it to your list for next time.

It would be so great to shoot timelapse up there – the views are 360 degree… I had my drone with me but apart from it blowing a gale, I had also read that you must apply for permission 3 days prior. So next time I will stop here for a day and plan ahead. Lots of walking and mountain biking tracks…

info: Te Mata Park