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Female climber in purple shirt laybacks on rock Crete photographed from above
Jana Wold laying back on the crux section of Transmission at Whanganui Bay. Photo: John Palmer

Donate to help us continue our critical NZ climbing access and advocacy work

ACAT exists to improve access to rock climbing and bouldering areas around NZ. Since we began we have worked to preserve the future of Waipari and Wharepapa Rock, gained a trial reopening for Whanganui Bay, submitted on adventure tourismstewardship land and Milford Sound legislation, worked to allow climbing during Covid, and more.

There is still so much more to do – access is threatened or prohibited at many crags around NZ. We are working on it! Starting a regular donation now is the best way you can help us keep going.

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Monthly or yearly donations provide reliable funding for our critical climbing access work.
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Kieran Liddicoat climbing Hot Lava, Whanganui Bay.
Waikato :
Derek Thatcher has rebuilt the Whanganui Bay website on an updated platform after the old one became obsolete. ACAT and Tūpiki provided funding...
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Person stands on a rocky ridge looking away from the camera but towards a glacier and large snowy mountains in front of them
ACAT did significant advocacy work across 2023 and 2024 to ensure the Milford Opportunities Project (MOP) would not restrict climbers’ access to...
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We're hiring! Rock climber above a bush background.
We’re growing – and we want your help to build a sustainable future for climbing access in Aotearoa. We welcome applications from people of all...
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Mt Eden quarry columnar basalt cliff from a distance with 2 climbers
All NZ :
After a dedicated advocacy effort by an ACAT-led coalition of organisations, the outdoor recreation community is celebrating a significant win with...
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Steam erupting at an inlet on Whakaari White Island
All NZ :
A recent High Court decision agreed with ACAT’s submissions, meaning the outdoor recreation community can reassure most landowners they take on no...
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Badly rusted rock bolt and chain links.
Bay of Plenty :
Local climbers, with support from ACAT and the Kimi Worrell Fund, have revamped this seaside crag and developed relationships with the key...