OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.Updated 12 October 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/.
Rip Curl
OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.Grade
28
Length
0m
7
Quality
First ascent
John Palmer, 2025
Located on
- P1
- 28
- 7
Access is from the lower gorge track. Just upstream from the Mangakara confluence, a short track on the true right leads to the base of the wall. Climb the steep groove/wave feature left of Ripple Effect, then tiptoe up the airy slab to the anchor.
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