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Wairaka Rock

Type
Altitude
3m
Part of

Wairaka Rock is the largest of the sea stacks that you come to after the gate, about 15 minutes from the carpark. It is an excellent vantage point for spotting dolphins!
To reach the routes, traverse around the northern end of the rock at low tide in a quiet sea, otherwise you may get your feet wet! Both routes start from a ledge on the western side of the rock.

Walktime
15 min
Aspect
West
Lat/lon
POINT (174.86985683 -41.03035561)
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Routes

Reference Title Grade Length Pro Quality Alert Operations
1 1Dolphinius, 21 21 35m 8
1.02

  • P1
  • 21
  • 35m
  • 8

Up the front north-west face of Wairaka Rock. Start in the shallow cave on excellent rock and finishes on the summit of the rock. Seven ringbolts plus single bolt belay.


2 2Dolphinius Alternative, 17 17 35m 5
2.01

  • P1
  • 17
  • 35m
  • 5

Climb the crack system on natural gear to join Dolphinius at its third bolt. A more consistent pitch for the grade than its neighbour.


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UUID
 
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