Type
Altitude
1688m
Part of
Mount Somers is a subalpine area where some of the best cracks and volcanic columns in the South Island tumble down the north side. The upper cliff lines are steep and sustained, while some of the smaller outcrops tilt back to make friendly shorter lines. Some cleaning may be needed on the cracks.
The lower Pinnacles are fully bolted and slightly crumbly but still fun to climb.
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Walktime
3 hrs
Aspect
North
Lat/lon
-43.61969592,171.37550202, NZ Topo Map
Topo50
BX20 689 691
Approach
From Staveley on the Arundel–Rakaia Gorge Road, it’s 4km to the Sharplin Falls carpark. Take valuables with you.
The usual walking time to Pinnacles Hut is around 3hrs. Bookings are required from October to April.
The crags are 10–20 min from the hut. The environment is fragile so keep to the tracks and follow cairns.
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