Pyke29 to Vent Shaft Viewpoint

View of the Pyke29 Mineshaft, Views across the tops of the Paparoas at the viewpoint.

There are no toilets at the carpark. The closest toilets are at 2 Kilgour Street Blackball

Transport and parking:

The Pike River Road is a narrow, windy gravel road with speed limits posted along the road. The road bridges have weight limits for heavy vehicles of 4T. The car park and turnaround space at the road end by the Pike29 Memorial Track are small so buses and long campervans are not recommended.

Distance from Atarau:

21 km

Driving time from Atarau:

117 minutes

Dog friendly:

No

Landowner permission required:

No

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Cellphone Coverage:

Very patchy.

Suggested Gear List:

Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries

Availability of Water:

Some water along the way at some side creeks, but best you bring your own.

Seasonality Issues:

Wasps in Summer, Can be very cold and exposed in winter from the viewpoint.

Hazards:

This is a dual access trail with mountain bikers so be aware of them at all times. It is recommended to not wear in ear headphones because of this.