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Buck Rock Rock Climbing

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Elevation:	1,450 ft
GPS:	-37.5526, 175.7489 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Cameron Fraser on Jul 9, 2012 · Updates
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Description

Come here for the multi-pitch sport climbing. Most routes are 2-3 pitches and up to 80m long. A few single pitch routes, especially on the summit crag. Not a huge crag in terms of quantity of routes, but worth a visit if you want to do some longer sport routes. Buck rock is a large fin of rock on the slopes of Mt Te Aroha, so all the climbs are really exposed and give great views down the side of the mountain. Not a crag for those scared of heights! South facing, so takes more than a day to dry off. Not the best crag in winter as morning fog can leave the crag wet and slippery all day. Great in summer, as it stays nice and shaded out of the intense sun. Completely different rock type (Andesite) from those found in Wharepapa South area.

More info visit freeclimb.co.nz. It has up to date route information as well as good photo descriptions to help you find where different climbs are.

Getting There

From the small village of Te Aroha (about an hour drive from Wharepapa south), head south 2km down Te Aroha Gordon road, Turn left down Waiorangomai road and after 1km park at the old Waiorangomai settlement and gold mine. Buck rock is 40m walk up the hill from here through beautiful native bush. Take the high loop track for 20 minutes, then turn off the buck rock track for 20 more minutes. This should take you past the base of buck rock. A small white triangle marker with fluroescent yellow cord above on the left hand side indicates the climbing tun off. Steep scramble with yello rope assist to the mine shaft enterance. Turn left at mine shaft and continue on the upper path. The track meets the cliff next to the route "Première"