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Fawlty Towers

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
24
Length
40m
4
Natural pro required
Quality
1.02
First ascent
Mike Rockell, 1984
Located on
Topo ref
34

  • P1
  • 23
  • 20m
  • 4
  • Trad

Great climbing up on the pinnacle itself, if you survive the choss at the bottom. Originally this required squirming up the soft overhang on the front of the pinnacle, then heading right. It’s more direct to climb the equally soft crack on the left side of the Sister Europe alcove.


  • P2
  • 24
  • 20m
  • 4
  • Trad

Climb up and left to the outrageous offwidth, protected by a mixture of gear, bolts and body parts.


Comments
Attribution
Rock Deluxe North
UUID
 
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