| Pike29 Memorial Track | |
|---|---|
Track construction in June 2018 | |
| Length | 11.6 km (7.2 mi) |
| Location | Paparoa National Park, New Zealand |
| Established | February 2024 |
| Designation | Great Walk (as part of the Paparoa Track) |
| Trailheads | Moonlight Tops, Pike River Mine |
| Use | Tramping, Trail running |
| Surface | dirt, rock |
| Website | Department of Conservation |
The Pike29 Memorial Track is a hiking track located near the Paparoa National Park in the Grey District of the South Island of New Zealand.[1] The track was created as a memorial for the 29 miners who lost lives in the Pike River Mine disaster. The track is a branch of the Paparoa Track, the tenth Great Walk created. Both tracks were originally scheduled to open in 2018. The Pike29 Memorial Track opened in February 2024, four years after the Paparoa Track. The Pike River Mine portal features a memorial and interpretation centre.