Surfside Wall

From the beach walk up the path and about half way along the island on the left, there is vague access path leading down to the rocky shore, where the bushline breaks. Here is the Surfside wall, with a flavour distinctly different than the other areas in Tauranga. Gone are the jugs, it's slabby routes with a definite sea crag feel. The rock is a little bit crumbly in places but there are some worth while routes here and it's well worth a visit if even just for a change of atmosphere. Bring your togs.
Walking back towards the beach there is an arete split by a crack (18),this traditionally protected route was sent by Simon Vallings in 1983.To the left of this arete are some easy lines including a grade 10 routesoloed by Emma.