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The Grandstands

CLOSED: Closed until further notice. Please do not climb here.
Updated 6 November 2024, by jonathan.

Please do not climb at Mangaokewa until further notice. Negotiations are under way with DOC and Iwi, climbing while the crag is closed will jeopardise any possible future access. Thank you.

Type
Sector
Part of
Mangaokewa

This is the second tier right of the Colosseum and is separated from the lower
tier by a good chunk of vegetation making access via climbing Jess's Staircase
the easiest. the grandstand finishes where the two tiers eventually join again
further right.

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Routes

Reference Title Grade Length Pro Quality Alert Operations
 Prokarstination, 22 22 6
2.01
  • P1
  • 22
  • 6

(22)
A beautiful overhanging route filled with jugs, stals and cool pinches. As that
this route is fully equipted with fixed draws it can be taken on by anyone... with
no fear of abandoning gear (It is recommended to place a single draw at the
belay in case of a fall before the first bolt). It is sure to become a classic for the
cliff. 6 bolts (all fixed draws) (LO)
 Cimera, 26 26 7
3
  • P1
  • 26
  • 7

The steep line just above the top bolt of Jess's Staircase with a fixed chain for
the 3rd draw. 7 bolts (DBB)
 Power of the Pink, 25 25 5
2.01
  • P1
  • 25
  • 5

Be warned.... this is a Tom Johns' 24! Start on the lump below the water
groove and traverse left, following the line of bolts to the top. This line is a
sustained 22 to the 5th bolt.... then comes the power! 6 bolts (DBB).
 Rikki Tikki Tembo No Sarembo ChariBari Ruchi Pit Peri Pembo, 25 25 9m 3
0
  • P1
  • 25
  • 9m
  • 3

Right of Power of the Pink on dodgy fixed draws. Quite a mouthful.
 Space Cowboy, 24 24 5
2.01
  • P1
  • 24
  • 5

A pumpy, beta intensive climb which starts left of a crumbly flowstone and
heads diagonally right around the juggy arête. 5 bolts (DBB)
 The Ropeless Roof, -4 -4
0
  • P1

This is the little roof immediately right of the Colesseum. It has a few
established boulder problems on it so far....
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