Routes in Bluff

Difficult finish First Bolted route to the Left of the Chimney. This climb is a 'must do', it has excellent rock and great holds that doesn't require much searching and hanging around.

The crack on right side of wall and just left of chimney, It has a few bolts placed for when the crack-line runs out.

Climb to the right of Cracker Jack inside the chimney. No use of the back wall otherwise your climbing a grade 12.

The slab to the right of Bluffs Big Chimney, uses the wall on the right too. Clip the first bolt before starting to avoid taking a trip with Captain Cook to Davey Jones Locker with your belayer. A good beginner's lead with just enough feeling of exposure. Is exactly the same line as Foveaux Slab.

Easy trad climb for beginners

Another easy trad route for beginners

Starts at the base of Matai Cliff and finishes on the shelf. The crux is the top section, which goes right from the jugs below last bolt. The left-hand finish is good too, and makes the climb grade 22.

Easy climb up to a Bench (Grade 14) where pitch 2 becomes rather difficult. Turning this climb into a grade 20

Left most bolted line off main shelf at base of wall. Cool moves on great rock. The climb was "Born In A Storm" as Peter O'Neill puts it.

This route runs over the top of a deep crack. It is about a fist size crack, it is also recommended to wear tape.

Easy climb up to a Bench (Grade 14) where pitch 2 becomes rather difficult. Turning this climb into a grade 20

Easy climb up to a Bench (Grade 14) where pitch 2 becomes rather difficult. Turning this climb into a grade 20. Though it contains some excellent moves.

Crack inside and on the left wall of Bluff's Big Chimney, also uses the arete, but you're not allowed to use the opposite side of the chimney.

A short finger sized crack at the focal point of the crag. Start from the anchors on the shelf above the main arete.

At the Bivi Wall; it should be obvious. Easy trad climb, much like a railway crack line to start with. Finishing on a very nice single crack. It was first climbed in the raining wearing the kiwi classic footwear, 'Gumboots'

Big blocks that are located 10 meters opposite Matai Wall. Could potentially be done as a sport route.

The slab to the right of Bluffs Big Chimney. Clip the first bolt before starting to avoid taking your belayer with you on a unplanned trip to the high seas. Uses the slab only, not the face on the right.