A big cliff with high commitment factor. The rock quality is mostly excellent but expect some variety, along with some loose stuff. Conditions are best during the warmest and driest part of summer, but expect some dust and grime on the dry water streaks if you’re there early season. Early morning sun warms the rock but the temperature cools down quickly, especially if it is windy.
Drive 25km past the Treble Cone ski field entrance and park at the swing bridge. Cross this and walk downstream for about 20 min. Alternatively, park about 1.5km downstream from the bridge, on grass among the willow trees, just above the confluence of the West and East branches of the Matukituki River. Cross the West Branch: the river is cold, deep and fast, so take care.
Routes
| Reference | Title | Grade | Length | Pro | Quality | Operations |
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| 1 | Matariki | 26 | 80m | 14 |
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| 2 | Horrible Time |  |
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| 3 | Taniwha | 24 | 220m | 14 |
