Crag Information

Wharepapa South is a year round venue for rock climbing. In summer when it is hot and the days are long you can climb early, then again late, or take advantage of the climbs facing all directions and follow the shade around. Winter climbing is preferred by some and at times gives better conditions. You won’t sweat as much and the friction is great. You can often climb when there is rain about as ignimbrite does not become slick with water and dries quickly. Steep and overhanging routes are often completely dry after showers.

Access and Information

For up to date crag information, access and guide books please call at Bryce’s.

The crags

Bayley Road

Number of Climbs – 71
Grade Range – 14 to 24
Type of Climbing – sports
Distance from cafe – 9km
NB: Bayleys Road is CLOSED to climbers during lambing 15 July to 20 August

Bosch

Number of Climbs – 23
Grade Range – 13 to 23
Type of Climbing – sports
Distance from cafe – 4km

Boulder Fields

Number of Climbs – 23
Grade Range – 15 to 22
Type of Climbing – sports & undocumented bouldering
Distance from cafe – 1km

Froggatt Edge

Number of Climbs – 120
Grade Range – 10 to 28
Type of Climbing – sports
Distance from cafe – 2.5km

Gower

Number of Climbs – 33
Grade Range – 15 to 23
Type of Climbing – sports
Distance from cafe – 2.5km

Halls

Number of Climbs – 22
Grade Range – 15 to 24
Type of Climbing – sports
Distance from cafe – 3km

Kinloch

Number of Climbs – 25
Grade Range – 11 to 20
Type of Climbing – sports & trad
Distance from cafe – 95km approx

Piarere

Number of Climbs –
Grade Range –
Type of Climbing – trad
Distance from cafe – 50km

Secret Valley

Number of Climbs – 100
Grade Range – 10 to 24
Type of Climbing – sports
Distance from cafe – 6km

Sheridan Hills

Number of Climbs – 41
Grade Range – 14 to 24
Type of Climbing – sports
Distance from cafe – 4km

Waipapa

Number of Climbs – 100+
Grade Range – 15 to 28
Type of Climbing – trad & sports
Distance from cafe – 30km

Whanganui Bay

Number of Climbs – 200+
Grade Range – 13 to 30
Type of Climbing – trad & sports
Distance from cafe – 95km approx

Waitomo

Number of Climbs – 162+
Grade Range – Up to V5
Type of Climbing – bouldering
Distance from cafe – 50km