Limestone Cowboy

OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.

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/.

Grade

22

Length

17m

4

Quality

First ascent

Mike Rockell, 1987

Located on

Up De Do Da Buttress

Topo ref

4

P1
22
17m
4

Climbs the prominent pale streak. Canter up the shallow corner and then up the overhang on unbelievable jugs. Eventually you must go right onto the sheer headwall where the crux awaits. Bolts are well spaced but where you need them. A previous guidebook description for this route used the term ‘horrendously overhanging country’, how the times have changed.

Comments

Attribution

Rock Deluxe North

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