Nodes in Ngā Kohatu Whakarakaraka o Tamatea Pōkai Whenua / The Port Hills

There is easy access to the top of the cliff.

40 meters up the ravine.

Looks chossy, but is solid. Interesting climbing

A squeeze route between 'Rongbuk' and 'Peggy Peggy Phew' using their bolts as protection and traditional gear.

First to Third bolt on Quacker then third and fourth on Peggy Peggy Phew then across to rongbuk then finish on the anchor for The Glimmerman

Move straight up to the third bolt then move right before finishing.

Climb left of the cave.

Move up right of the big cave.

Climb the steep and crimpy face to shared anchor with 'Leonie / I Bit My Tongue'

Stem up the corner on some insecure holds.

A nice line through the centre of the face. Bolts are really close so a great beginner top rope or a beginner lead.

for detailed approach and route description please visit http://climbnz.org.nz/nz/si/canterbury/port-hills/ampitheatre-wall

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

Access is via a 25m abseil. There are two bolts with rusty hangers (look dodge) that are separated by more than 5m. It is possible to sling a boulder (be careful which one you choose) to back up the first bolt you encounter. Probably best to leave the rap line hanging while you are climbing. It is possible to escape via Night Moves, but this requires a lead from the anchor up moderate terrain with factor 2 potential. Best solution is to take 2 ropes + long slings + cordelette and ascending gear to climb out.

From Main Rd at Moncks Bay, take Bay View Rd and drive to the end of it where Barnett Park is located

Damaged during the earthquakes.

Damaged during the earthquakes.

Damaged during the earthquakes.

Steep cranking, permadraws, sika and link-ups.

The crag with the greatest concentration of hard routes in Aotearoa / New Zealand.