Mt Maunganui

CRAG IS CLOSED TO CLIMBING AT THE MOMENT

As you may know, local climbers have been in negotiations with the Mauao trust (the owners of Mauao) about the future of climbing on Mount Maunganui. At this stage the trust have asked me to make it known that climbing is not yet permitted on Mount Maunganui and they ask that climbers do not use the crags until an agreement has been reached.
Negotiations continue and I am hopeful of a good, lasting resolution. However, if we do not respect the owners wishes at this time we could lose access to this crag. Please pass this message on to anyone who may not see it here, including foreign or visiting climbers. I will keep you up to date on developments.

Introduction
Mt Maunganui (Mauao) is located in the western Bay of Plenty at the mouth of the Port of Tauranga Harbour. The crags are just off the beach and close to the local township, so don't expect a remote experience however there is easy access to a coffee and swimming if that's what you're looking for.The climbs are generally clean and solid though there are some routes establish edamongst poor quality rock - care should be taken not to lobotomise your belayer.The access track sees plenty of traffic so expect passers-by and perhaps an audience. Please be considerate to other users. Consider all routes to be bolted unless stated otherwise and all routes are described left to right.
Gear;
There are few traditionally protected routes here but if your do pack the rack you'llneed a full rack of cams and wires plus hexes if you have them and 10quickdraws.