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Stinky Groove

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
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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