Ascents by David Jefferson having Distinct route

Somewhat dodgy rock in places, but it’s nice and long at least.

Pretty nice climbing actually.

A bit weird, but amazing position over Lake Wakatipu.

It was absolutely dumping down rain this arvo and this crag was one of the few viable options. While the routes are short and easy, they are also steep and juggy, so quite good fun actually.

Nice, if not particularly memorable.

Thinkier than expected, with good rock. A quality line at the grade.

Surprisingly pleasant!

Not a remarkable crag, but it was perfect for a family climb on the last day of my sister’s visit. One of the best views of any Port Hills crag.

Better than expected!

Funky start, then a fun ramble.

Day out with Erin, taking advantage of the grandparents visit for free babysitting!

Finally went to check out the craglet up the hill from home. Didn’t expect much. Expectations were validated!

Daycare date day, second trimester top rope session.

Unremarkable warm up.

Great little warm up on fresh rock.

Jugs for days

Couple of good moves on this one.

Jug haul

Nice long ramble for a warm down.

Cool to finally check out the new local, which is a cruisy 3 minute bike ride from home. Not the biggest or baddest crag, but it can’t be beat for ease of access!

Surprisingly good!

Surprisingly steep at the end.

First route to have been put up at Paynes? Historic, and still good.

The dragon's head hold is a great novelty!

Unique feature, memorable as part of a fun day out.

A bit odd.

Not bad for an access pitch.

Finally decided to give this line a try. Pretty ordinary rock at the start of the first pitch, but good positions on the upper arête. Worth doing once.

Not often I get a KP onsight these days! Climbs nicer than it looks, though still quite dirty.

Nicer than the variant start.

This one surprised me. A few nice stemmy moves about halfway.