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Grotesque

CLOSED: Closed until further notice. Please do not climb here.
Updated 1 December 2025, by JP.

Whanganui Bay is now closed to climbers. Access dates for 2026 are to be confirmed. To register and for access conditions visit https://whanganuibay.acat.org.nz/.

Grade
26
Length
18m
5
Quality
2.01
First ascent
Roland Foster, 1984
Located on
James Stirling Wall
Topo ref
24
  • P1
  • 26
  • 18m
  • 5

Climbs the thin seam and wall to finish at the tree. Of the 1988 film starring Linda Blair, one reviewer wrote: ‘Really good and really bad at the same time.’ The same might be said for this climb. Looks great but you be the judge of the adjectival accuracy of the title.

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Attribution
Rock Deluxe North
UUID
 
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