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/.
Access is via the first rap anchor that you encounter when walking from the Pacifica wall. It is recommended that you clip into the fixed chain.
This is the right hand line from the obvious ledge. Don't let a little bit of scruffy rock put you off. Climb the leaning wall on good grips, to an exciting and exacting finale. Pumpy with a crux where is hurts most.