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/.
Whanganui Bay is now open to climbers until 30 November 2025. To register and for access conditions visit https://whanganuibay.acat.org.nz/.
When open, access to Whanganui Bay is by the grace of Ngāti Te Maunga and the Whanganui Bay Māori Reservation Trust and in partnership with the Aotearoa Climbing Access Trust.
You MUST register and pay online for each day you are at the crag, before you arrive – see http://whanganuibay.acat.org.nz
Park cars ONLY at the top of the gorge or at the climbers’ campsite.
The success of the season and any future access depends on all climbers keeping to the rules – see https://whanganuibay.acat.org.nz/accessinfo