Ti Kouka Loop

About the trail

Ti Kouka Loop is a short walk suitable for small children. The trail passes Matai Bush - the most diverse forest block on the farm.

Walk up to the ‘mini-hut’ where there is seating, well-positioned to enjoy the great views over the farm and Kāpiti Coast. When you return from the hut take the alternate path to complete the loop.

For a longer walk, cut across to the Cairn View Track and then descend via the Ramaroa Wetland Track.

Getting there 

• The trail starts from the lower end of the Farm Race Track, just before the Guardians' Caravan in Whareroa Farm Recreation Reserve, located 3.5km north of Paekākāriki on the Kāpiti Coast.
• Take the Mackays Crossing exit off State Highway 1 to Queen Elizabeth Park. Parking is available for cars and buses at the entrance to the park.
• There are regular train services from Wellington to the Kāpiti Coast. Timetables are available from the Metlink website.

Know before you go

• Check Department of Conservation for alerts or closures before you visit.
• Get ready using Plan My Walk for track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews, and a packing list. For weather forecasts, check MetService.
• Summer open hours: 8am to 9pm. Winter open hours: 8am to 6pm.
• Take warm waterproof clothing, durable footwear, sunscreen, food and water.
• The track can be muddy after rain. There are many small stream crossings, good footwear is advised.
• Toilets are available at the Whareroa Farm car park and at the top of Farm Race Track.
• This reserve is a working farm, and some trails cross through paddocks with livestock. Be respectful, close gates behind you, and don’t bring dogs.
• Equestrian access through Whareroa Farm is controlled by locked gates. To rent a key contact Kāpiti Coast District Council. Leave gates as you find them.
• For more tips and advice before heading out on Wellington’s trails check out our before you go section.