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The Airstrip
183 routes
in Crag
- Avg. Height: 4m
- Style: All Boulder
- Ascents: 11
- Unique Features And Strengths:
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Great limestone bouldering 2.5 hours south of Auckland.
- Description:
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Fantastic limestone bouldering set amongst the karst landscape that is Waitomo. There is a bountiful number of easy bouldering for those that have just started climbing, or for those feeling rusty. There is a great diversity of climbing styles from roof problems, to technical slabs, to scary high balls.
If its wet, climb in 'Grot View Cave' or if you have ropes with you, head to 'The Colesseum' in 'Mangaokewa'.
- Access Issues:
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Private Land.
Please observe the NZAC sign posted at the entrance to the farm. A $5 donation is suggested for bouldering trips.
- Approach:
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Gentle
Catching the turn-off can be difficult. Drive straight through waitomo and continue on windy roads for 10-15mins from the large touristy centre. The turn-off is on the right, up a farm driveway. You'll know you have the correct one, as it has a small, clearly visible NZAC signpost at the start of the driveway.
- Ethic:
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No Chipping. Chalk is OK.
- Tags:
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Areas
| Name | Style | Climbs | Ascents | Height | Grade Band | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Swamp Sector | All Boulder | 15 | 0 | |||
| 2 | Skyline Boulders Sector | All Boulder | 20 | 4 | 4m | 9 | |
| 3 | Valley Wall Sector | All Boulder | 13 | 3 | 8m | 2 | |
| 4 | Highball Wall Sector | All Boulder | 20 | 4 | 5m | 4 | |
| 5 | The Greek Gods Sector | All Boulder | 12 | 0 | |||
| 6 | Totem Area Sector | All Boulder | 20 | 0 | |||
| 7 | De-Fenses Boulders Sector | All Boulder | 8 | 0 | |||
| 8 | Trackside Sector | All Boulder | 9 | 0 | |||
| 9 | North Face Sector | All Boulder | 11 | 0 | |||
| 10 | The Cheese Grater Sector | All Boulder | 3 | 0 | |||
| 11 | The Wave Wall Sector | All Boulder | 4 | 0 | |||
| 12 | Grot View Cave Sector | All Boulder | 13 | 0 | 4 | ||
| 13 | Alchemy Sector | All Boulder | 9 | 0 | |||
| 14 | Trail Boulders Sector | All Boulder | 14 | 0 | |||
| 15 | The Reservoir Sector | All Boulder | 12 | 0 |

