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/.
Side Hustle
OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.Grade
24
Length
20m
10
Quality
First ascent
John Palmer, 2025
Located on
Topo ref
2
Access is via the second rap anchor that you encounter when walking from the Pacifica wall.
- P1
- 24
- 20m
- 10
The left hand line from the obvious ledge. Some scrappy rock is followed by a steeper-than-it-looks corner, a mantle and then a cranky crux on the upper pillar. 22 A1 if you aid the crux using quickdraws.
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