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AccessAuckland

All rock climbing permitted in Auckland

Dust off your shoes and harnesses Auckland, rock climbing is back on the menu! We are stoked to announce the government has agreed to add climbing to the list of eligible activities under the current alert level! This rule change is the direct result of ACAT’s advocacy on the issue. Sport NZ has stated: “Permitted activities in Auckland...
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AccessCanterburyMt Bradley

Tell us about your experience climbing on Mt Bradley

The Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust has recently purchased Te Ahu Pātiki, a large block of land that includes Mt Bradley. They have brought the park into public ownership and are now working through future ownership and management with Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc and Orton Bradley Park. We are discussing the future of climbing on Mt...
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AccessWaikatoWaipari

Meet the new owners of Waipari / Froggatt Edge

You may have heard about the sale of the “Froggatt Edge” crag last year. The new owners would like to introduce themselves and they have some important things to say, as both climbers and now landowners. Crag visitors, please read the following carefully. ACAT looks forward to working closely with Emma and Merry in the future. Welcome to...
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AccessLandowners

Why should I allow access to my land?

Rock climbing is a fun outdoor activity enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds. The climbing community hugely appreciates the opportunity to climb on cliffs around the country, many of which are on private land. Getting outside and enjoying our beautiful natural areas is part of the Kiwi way of life, and climbing up natural cliff-faces is...
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Where do I get access information?

Before you visit a crag, you should check the current access requirements – especially if it has been months or years since your last visit. Access requirements for crags may change quickly and unexpectedly depending on many factors, including farm/forestry activity, road closures, objective hazards, and even the behaviour of other...
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Crag behaviour

Individuals failing to follow access rules or behave respectfully has been a factor in several crag closures in Aotearoa, and we need to work together to avoid further issues. Access requirements vary from crag to crag, so please check for access information before you plan a trip.Wherever you go, please be mindful of other users. If there are...
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AccessWaikatoWharepapa Rock

Wharepapa Rock / Castle Rock to remain open under trial

Over the past three months the Aotearoa Climbing Access Trust (ACAT) has been in access discussions with the new owner of prominent Waikato crag Wharepapa / Castle Rock, Bryan Heapy. We are now pleased to announce that climbing access will remain open under a trial period arrangement as from 1 April 2021 onwards. Bryan will...
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AccessBay of PlentyMauao

All bolts removed from Mauao / Mt Maunganui

Following a period during which climbing has been off-limits, the bolts are now to be removed from all sport routes at Mauao / Mt Maunganui. Sunlive is reporting that the track will be closed for the coming week while the bolt-removal occurs. In July 2020, the Mauao Joint Administration Board, Ngā Poutiriao o Mauao, decided that sport...
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AccessWaikatoWaipari

Froggatt Edge future access preserved following farm sale

Although the Aotearoa Climbing Access Trust is still being formally established, it has already faced its first challenge – the sale of the Froggatt Edge farm. I am stoked to announce the Trust’s first success – we have reached an understanding with the farm purchaser to ensure that climbing at Froggatt Edge can remain open to climbers for...
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