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The Headwall

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 section is again reached by cruising left of the Colesseum until you walk
up a 2 staple access. It finishes at a chossy, two tiered corner (past the slab,
the big tree on the track and the steep section of cliff just left of the tree).

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Routes

Reference Title Grade Length Pro Quality Alert Operations
 Rumble in the Jungle, 16 16 5
1.02
  • P1
  • 16
  • 5

This fun line cruises up the corner/ crack on the lefthand side of the slab. This is a great access route to the Upper Headwall and can be linked with routes above to make for a long, single pitch. 5 bolts (DBB)

 La Ventata de Vida, 23 23 5
2.01
  • P1
  • 23
  • 5

Access to base is via above route RITJ. A beautiful line up the middle of the Upper Headwall. Starts on good holds, runs through stals and collenettes and finishes through a steep roof. 5 bolt (LO) (to lower to the ground off this route, a 60m rope is necessary).

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