Local name for the truncated base of the North Ridge of Mitre Peak.
Up to 200m vertical walls, a massive capping overhang, and slabs on the west side. Logistics can be a little tricky but well repaid by some of the most spectacular climbing anywhere.
Accessed via sea to the point, it is recommended that you travel to and from CP in the early morning if you are in personal craft as the sea breeze during the day makes travel difficult and sometimes dangerous.
All routes can be accessed directly from the water. a single ring-bolt is placed above the high tide mark so climbers can clip in and sort gear after disembarking.You can also Rap in to all routes and climb back out if you are at CP for multiple days without a vessel. Closest good camping is at Bridal Veil Falls beach, 1km west. Moraine Beach, 3km west, also offers camping plus more climbing. By sea-kayak it is about 2 hours from Deep Water Cove. Try Roscos Sea Kayaks for water taxi options (2020/2021 price $80PP return this should be organised by email beforehand) .
Copper Point juts out into the Sound and constricts the sea breeze so it can get blowy. On the plus side, this often keeps the sandflies away. Wind shells, long sleeves, long thin socks you can climb in and insect repellent are all a good idea.
The Track off the top is well cut and marked(pink) back to camp/beach. It will take about 1 hour to walk back to the beach.
There are two turn-offs to the Boaty Mc Boat face and Titanic along the way which are marked in Orange tape.
Routes 1-6 are on copper points main face.
Route 7 Titanic is a closed project
Routes 8 & 9 are on the Boaty Mc Boat Face. which is listed as a separate face see below.
Routes
Reference | Title | Grade | Length | Pro | Quality | Operations |
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1 | Straight out of lock down | 25 | ||||
2 | Taratahi | 24 | ||||
3 | Namu Namu Namu | 23,A0 | ||||
4 | Ta Moko | 25 | ||||
4.5 | Fist Full Of Copper | 26 | 65m | 6 | ||
5 | Sirens Call | 24 | ||||
6 | Ship Of Fools | 19 | 170m |
Added info and topo photo