Rimutaka Trig Walk

The one hour Rimutaka Trig track is a great place to break any journey from the Wairarapa from Wellington. It can be a fairly exposed and brutal spot in foul weather, but on a clear day you will get great views of Lake Wairarapa, Mt Climie, and across to the Tararuas.

The track up the Rimutaka trig is well defined and you can't go too far wrong in terms of navigation (as long as you stay to the track that is!). After climbing the stairs to exit the carpark, simply follow the track as it zig zags up towards the trig (which you will see glimpses of on your way). There are a few well used shortcuts between the switchbacks, but obviously these are steeper and more slippery.

After about 1/2 an hour you'll arrive at the trig. There isn't much shelter or space at the summit, so you might want look for a lunch spot a little further down the track.

For more information and maps on walking up Rimutaka trig, visit the 'Rimutaka Trig Walk' link at the bottom of this page.

Rimutaka trig is one of the official peaks on the PeakBagging.co.nz list. Peakbagging.co.nz is New Zealand's first peak bagging list for walkers and trampers.  Peak Bagging is fun way to get into the outdoors and provides a great motivation for seeking out the less travelled hill and mountain summits of New Zealand.