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Stinky Groove

OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.
Updated 25 May 2026, by JP.

The 2026 climbing season at Whanganui Bay starts on Saturday 30 May and ends on Monday 30 November. To register and for access conditions visit https://whanganuibay.acat.org.nz/.

Grade
23
Length
25m
7
Quality
1.02
First ascent
James Wright, 1997
Located on
Up De Do Da Buttress
Topo ref
1
  • P1
  • 23
  • 25m
  • 7

Start up the wall via sloping ledges and awkward moves and then shoot the gap through the encroaching vegetation. Move up through easy ground to groove and then up this to the headwall.

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Attribution
Rock Deluxe North
UUID
 
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