Above the large prominent waterfall near the upper ski tow. Rock routes developed during the NZAC Summer Climbing Camp 2015.
From TASC Lodge, scramble up to ski field upper tow shed building and sidle to the waterfall.
Routes
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| Dimrill Stairs, 16 | 16 | 15m |  |
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From the flat area at the bottom of the upper cascade, cross the stream to the northern side. Belay. Step up and traverse into the corner system before heading straight up. Rock solid. Protection good. Good belay bollard at the top.
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| Waterfall Route 2.0, 12 | 12 | 40m | |
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Two metres right of the waterfall. Good climbing on solid rock all the way.
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| Waterfall Route 6.0, 12 | 12 | 30m | |
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Six to eight metres north of the waterfall. Climb good rock steepening near the top. Good anchors.
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| Lava Cave, 2 | 2 | 10m | |
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Caving! Lava Cave just south of the Dimrill Stairs waterfall. It's more obvious when you get closer to it. It is basically a crawl. Exits at the base of the top cascade. It would be fun to come out of the cave and climb the overhang above. Not really climbing, but it is a fun adventure for the junior support team. (It has another historical name – to be added.)
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| New Friends, 15 | 15 | 15m | |
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About 30ms north of Dimrill Stairs waterfalls. Step up left onto flat ledge, then climb the corner to the top of the bluff. Rock good, protection good. Belay on good bollards at top.
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| The Ozzie Sheila Rocker, 16 | 16 | 15m | |
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Steep little corner 15m right of "New Friends". Steep ground. Solid rock, good placements.
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