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/.
Grotesque
OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.Grade
26
Length
18m
5
Quality
First ascent
Roland Foster, 1984
Located on
Topo ref
24
- P1
- 26
- 18m
- 5
Climbs the thin seam and wall to finish at the tree. Of the 1988 film starring Linda Blair, one reviewer wrote: ‘Really good and really bad at the same time.’ The same might be said for this climb. Looks great but you be the judge of the adjectival accuracy of the title.
Comments
Attribution
Rock Deluxe North
UUID
7944012a-6fb5-4c6f-8c6a-a44fb2d20cea