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Ocean Wall

Type
Sector
Altitude
20m
Part of
Punakaiki River

This is the large north-facing wall with an undercut start and obvious horizontal banding, indicating a healthy series of overhangs. The crag is about 25 metres high and has some excellent pumpy climbing that stays dry in all weather.

Walktime
5min
Aspect
North
Lat/lon
POINT (171.33305 -42.125869)
Topo50
BS19 622 349
Approach

Find the track on the other side of a swampy area, leading straight to the crag. It follows the main central drainage.

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Routes

Reference Title Grade Length Pro Quality Alert Operations
1 1Endeavour, 22 22 25m 10
2.01
  • P1
  • 22
  • 25m
  • 10

Hard moves off the ground can be avoided by traversing in. The route is sustained and slightly overhanging. Be wary of loose holds.

2 2Walk the Plank, 24 24 18m 6
0
  • P1
  • 24
  • 18m
  • 6

Just to the right of Endeavour – a steep pumpy line. While cleaning Josh abseiled off his rope, but fortunately was not seriously hurt.

3 3Simone's Nose, 18 18 18m 7
0
  • P1
  • 18
  • 18m
  • 7

Approach on cams by traversing in from Walk the Plank (or Endeavour).

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Attribution
Neil Warrington & Neil Silverwood, http://www.kiwitracks.com/paparoa/
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