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/.
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/.
The searing sharp arête. It’s a long way to the first bolt but the climbing is on generous pockets and well below the grade on this section. Proceed with care and then style your way up to the classic technical arête crux high up.
It’s well worth continuing up the arête – either as a second pitch or as a single long pitch.