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The Oxidator

OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.
Updated 28 June 2025, by Richard Thomson.

Whanganui Bay is now open to climbers until 30 November 2025. To register and for access conditions visit https://whanganuibay.acat.org.nz/.

Grade
21
Length
17m
4
Natural pro required
Quality
1.02
First ascent
Roger Parkyn, 1987
Located on
Up De Do Da Buttress
Topo ref
6
  • P1
  • 21
  • 17m
  • 4
  • Trad

Climb the short wall right of When We Were Kings to a ledge,with quite a cruxy move prior to the first bolt. Head up right of the arête past 3 more well-spaced bolts, with a good wire placement just before the top.

Comments
Gomez
administrator climbnz_editor

I remember this being quite spicy if you don't place the gear.

Wed, 29/11/2023 - 15:54 Permalink
Attribution
Rock Deluxe North
UUID
 
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