Is a continuation of the Left-hand Section, with a more southerly aspect, so it has better shelter from the easterly and more shade, but of course dries slowly. This cliff was badly damaged in the earthquakes. Two routes are completely gone, and several others are badly affected.
The easiest approach is by traversing around from the cliffs to the south, following a rough track - initially the Wok Face, and then the Soupbowl (better climbing is found on the Wok Face, the first cliff passed). Alternatively, if you can find the benched track you can follow that and then strike up the hill to the crag, or even take a direct line after crossing the fence.
Routes are described left to right, though the easier approach is from the right. The left part of this cliff has scrub with a rough track through, though there is a better track connecting further around to the Left-hand Section of cliff.
Note that some routes have probably not had second ascents, nor been climbed since the earthquakes. Most routes would benefit from better cleaning.
Although not a great crag, this is notable for having probably the hardest trad route on Banks Peninsula.
Routes
Reference | Title | Grade | Length | Pro | Quality | Operations |
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Long Johns | 20 | |||||
Pieces of Eight | 20 | |||||
Finger Licking Good | 18 | |||||
Gritstone Crack | 20 | |||||
Cornflake | 16 | |||||
Hatchet Crack | 25 | |||||
Chopsticks | 14 | 25m | ||||
Paper Tiger | 17 | 25m | ||||
Compensation Crack | 17 | 25m | ||||
Consolation Crack | 18 | |||||
Chindit | 20 | 20m | ||||
Sward In The Stone | 15 | 15m | ||||
No More Gaps | 13 | 12m | ||||
First Route | 14 | |||||
Short Sharp Shock | 19 | 0m | ||||
Unamed | 0m |