Place info
AGS Rockwall (CLOSED)
(198 routes)
CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - see access notes.
The crag formerly known as the Mt Eden Quarry, and the birthplace of hard urban climbing in New Zealand. Once a prison quarry, the Auckland Grammar School Rockwall comprises two main cliffs: the Long Side, with routes of about 15 to 20 metres in height, and the Short Side, with routes of up to 10 metres.
The Long Side comes into its own for climbers competent at around grade 18 and above. The Short Side is generally more suitable for learners, with shorter climbs and lower grades. The rock is fine-grained columnar basalt from the Mt Eden lava flow.
- North West
Aspect
- 5 min
Walk in
- 80m
Altitude
CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - see access notes.
The crag formerly known as the Mt Eden Quarry, and the birthplace of hard urban climbing in New Zealand. Once a prison quarry, the Auckland Grammar School Rockwall comprises two main cliffs: the Long Side, with routes of about 15 to 20 metres in height, and the Short Side, with routes of up to 10 metres.
The Long Side comes into its own for climbers competent at around grade 18 and above. The Short Side is generally more suitable for learners, with shorter climbs and lower grades. The rock is fine-grained columnar basalt from the Mt Eden lava flow.
Both the long side and short side are CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. NZAC Auckland section is working with the school to reach a solution. Please DO NOT CLIMB OR BOULDER at the long side or short side.
Places
| Actions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wall | Long Side, Left Hand Side (CLOSED) (36 routes) | |
| Wall | Long Side, Central Section (CLOSED) (45 routes) | |
| Wall | Long Side. Right Hand End (CLOSED) (35 routes) | |
| Wall | Bouldering (Long Side) (CLOSED) (52 routes) | |
| Wall | Short Side (CLOSED) (30 routes) |
Comments
Hi. Perhaps this page should have something about the short-side being closed at the moment? cheers
Ray - you can edit the page using the menu at the top