The Trig Track on Kāpiti Island starts at the north end of the Rangatira Loop Track. It is the shortest, steepest way to the Island’s peak. It is mostly a moderately rough tramping track and quite narrow in places. At two km long and a 370 metre climb, it is only recommended for fit people who are used to tramping tracks. Allow about an hour to get to the intersection with the easier but longer Wilkinson Track. From there, it is only another 100-metre climb over 600 metres to the high point, Tuteremoana.
Highlights of the track are the still relatively young tawa trees and the hīhī feeder towards the top. Some benches allow you to wait quietly and patiently for the birds to turn up. Weka were also prominent around the track.
Note that you are only permitted to go up the Trig Track and must go down the Wilkinson Track. The surface was good on the day we did it, but it can be slippery when wet.
