The road to the peak is quite nerve racking as it winds around the mountain and is not very wide, but is well worth the nail biting as the view is spectacular. You can see for miles in all directions.

Loved the view and stark landscape of the mountain. Take it easy driving up...especially if busy. A good way to get your bearings and you can spot a number of the area's wineries.

After riding on my bicycle for a long way, finally, I could stand on this peak. The view was so spectacular with fresh air. It was exhausted! Anyone who visits Hawke's Bay should make his way to this place.

We drove from Napier to there on our way to Wellington. The road up the peak appeared to be foggy and we were pretty worried we are not going to see anything up there. Nevertheless, we got up there and the view was amazing.The mountains were on top of a layer of clouds unlike the photos I have seen online.... More

The view from the top is great! The road is narrow & can be dangerous especially at night or during foggy days. But well worth the efforts!

Totally unobstruted mountain-goat views of Hawkes Bay & even towards the Tasman Sea. Lots of joggers chugging towards the top. As many others have warned, take this road slowly & surely, watching for oncoming cars. No margin for area on the barrier-less,. sheer-drop-off 1 1/2 track road.

Te Mata Peak has great views over the whole Bay and you only have to walk 50 yards from the summit to get away from the the many there just for a photo in their flip flops. Get your boots on and enjoy the many walking trails all with good views and interesting topography.

The day we visited was very sunny and calm but we have also visited on days with extreme wind and loved it each time

Plenty of people walked up, we just took the easy option and drove - be careful on those corners, mostly a single lane road! Brilliant views