Introduction
A 15 minute from Wharepapa South brings you to the Waipapa Dam, from
ther a short walk will take you to some of the best quality rock you will
find anywhere in the North Island.
 | Routes - over 40 |
| Grades - 16 to 27 |
| Cliff Heights - 8m to 35m |
| Rock Type - Ignimbrite / Rhyolite |
| Protection - Natural and Fixed (Bolts) |
| Guide Book - See Bryce at the Wharepapa
Outdoor Centre. |
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Access
Drive across the Waipapa Dam and park in the area adjacent to the gate.
Walk past the gate and up the sealed road until you reach a gravel area
and path to the left. Travel down the path towards the river and follow
the metal pipe downstream until you reach a stream entering the river from
the right. Follow the track beside the stream before climbing up the hill
to the climbing area.
Climbs
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Seldom will you find an area that provides such
an excellent array of climbs and extensive opportunities for further
development.
Wiapapa is an excellent place and well worth a visit, offering both
sport routes and naturally protected lines. |
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Millennium Wall
Great climbing either in the corner or straight up the face.
The Arches Face
The Arches climb is a 35m sport route which ascends the crack on the
left, before traversing right directly under the long roof.
Main Area
While there are already a good number of routes in this area, the
potential for new routes is enormous.
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