Type
Altitude
1750m
Part of
Above the large prominent waterfall near the upper ski tow. For rock routes see climbnz.org.nz/nz/ni/tongariro/tūkino-crags/dimrill-stairs.
Image
Walktime
10-15 min
Aspect
East
Lat/lon
-39.27646089,175.60840081, NZ Topo Map
Topo50
BJ34 250 493
Approach
From TASC Lodge, scramble up to ski field upper tow shed building and sidle to the waterfall.
Routes
| Reference | Title | Grade | Length | Pro | Quality | Alert | Operations |
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| Icy Stairs - Left, WI2 | WI2 | 40m | |||||
Climb the ice to the left of the stream. Steep finish on free standing icicle. Best tackled early in season before snow accumulates |
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| Icy Stairs - Right, WI2 | WI2 | 40m | |||||
Right side of waterfall. Best climbed early in season before snow accumulates. Takes steep corner on top section of falls. |
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Comments
UUID
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This area is called "Dimrill Stairs", as it reminds one of the place of the same name in "Lord of the Rings" There is a pair of pleasant cascading waterfalls.
The rock is low angle and ideal for easy leads. Routes are generally on the northern side of the waterfall. But there is room for short overhanging routes beside the waterfall. There is a 10m cave on the southern side of the waterfall, and ideal place for children to play.