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  See all our latest crag access updates, news and events.
- Get access information
  How to find the current access details for a crag.
- Get email updates
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- Crag behaviour
  Disrespecting rules closes crags. Don’t let it be you.
- Donate to ACAT
  Find out how your donation works to help protect climbing access.
- Donate to Waipari
  Every dollar helps improve access and the crag environment.
- Apply/donate to the Kimi Worrell Fund
  For funding to replace unsafe fixed gear.
- Join our volunteers
  Help change the game for climbing access in NZ.
- Contact us
  Message us, or get in touch by email, phone or Facebook.
For landowners
- How can ACAT help landowners?
  We seek to establish positive, sustainable relationships.
- Why should landowners allow access?
  Why should you let climbers enter your property?
- Do landowners have any liability?
  Find out why you generally don’t have any potential liability.
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- Why we exist
  A focused, national body to address access issues.
- Our objectives
  How ACAT will protect and promote climbing access.
- Our Trustees
  Competent, professional governance by climbers, for climbers.
- Our Patron
  SIr Graeme Dingle, the father of outdoor pursuits in New Zealand.
- Our General Manager
  The first dedicated role for climbing access in New Zealand.
- NZAC partnership
  A close relationship with NZ’s premier climbing organisation.
- Our sponsors
  Partner and sponsor organisations supporting our mission.
- Contact us
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All NZ : 28 Mar 2025

Whakaari White Island case a turning point for recreational access

Bay of Plenty : 19 Mar 2025

Bowentown rusty anchors replaced with council and mana whenua approval

All NZ : 7 Mar 2025

ACAT’s submission on DOC’s ‘Modernising Conservation Management’ proposals

All NZ : 6 Mar 2025

ACAT’s submission on proposed access charges for conservation land

Main navigation

For climbers
- Latest updates
  See all our latest crag access updates, news and events.
- Get access information
  How to find the current access details for a crag.
- Get email updates
  Join our mailing list to receive access updates by email.
- Crag behaviour
  Disrespecting rules closes crags. Don’t let it be you.
- Donate to ACAT
  Find out how your donation works to help protect climbing access.
- Donate to Waipari
  Every dollar helps improve access and the crag environment.
- Apply/donate to the Kimi Worrell Fund
  For funding to replace unsafe fixed gear.
- Join our volunteers
  Help change the game for climbing access in NZ.
- Contact us
  Message us, or get in touch by email, phone or Facebook.
For landowners
- How can ACAT help landowners?
  We seek to establish positive, sustainable relationships.
- Why should landowners allow access?
  Why should you let climbers enter your property?
- Do landowners have any liability?
  Find out why you generally don’t have any potential liability.
- Contact us
  Message us, or get in touch by email, phone or Facebook.
About us
- Why we exist
  A focused, national body to address access issues.
- Our objectives
  How ACAT will protect and promote climbing access.
- Our Trustees
  Competent, professional governance by climbers, for climbers.
- Our Patron
  SIr Graeme Dingle, the father of outdoor pursuits in New Zealand.
- Our General Manager
  The first dedicated role for climbing access in New Zealand.
- NZAC partnership
  A close relationship with NZ’s premier climbing organisation.
- Our sponsors
  Partner and sponsor organisations supporting our mission.
- Contact us
  Message us, or get in touch by email, phone or Facebook.

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