Type
Altitude
300m
Part of
These are two impressive trachyte dykes running up the hillside on the south side of Lyttelton Harbour. They have been climbed on since the '30s, but despite the amount of steep rock, there is not much scope for good climbing. Five good routes, including the classic **Angels' Pavement, are known.
Recommended access is from the Kaituna Valley and Kaituna Saddle. Approaching from McQueens Valley side may earn you the wrath of a Mr Harneiss. All the routes are on the east side of the western dyke.
Aspect
North
Lat/lon
POINT (172.68598274 -43.70362535)
Topo50
BX24 747 610
Routes
Reference | Title | Grade | Length | Pro | Quality | Operations |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fallen Angel | 15 | 22m | ||||
Deo Volente | 14 | 18m | ||||
Avatar | 16 | 18m | ||||
Angels' Pavement | 13 | 40m | ||||
Good Shepherd | 12 | 8m |
Comments
UUID
71b7b640-7251-409c-a9b9-42738d6c8d19
There's an awesome scramble all the way from the Gebbies pass-Packhorse hut track to the top: follow the top of the West dyke and finish with Angels' pavement. Grade about 12 for the lower sections, on fairly good rock. Alternative easier start up the Eastern dyke, joining the West dyke at the chockstone.