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For
overseas climbers flying into Auckland, here are some suggestions to help
you make the most of your New Zealand climbing adventure.
Travel Arrangements
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more that a few weeks in New Zealand
buying a car is a relatively cheap and popular travel option and
usually easy to sell when you're ready to leave. For sale signs cover
the wall in all Auckland Backpackers. If you're planning to visit the
South Island during your visit a car is almost essential, as many of
the crags are not served by public transport. |
| You probably want to
stay away from the tourist operators and buses.
 | Structures tours
and busses tend to have inflexible schedules |
| Busses and tours
don't provide good access to climbing areas. |
| On tours you may
well get stuck with partying 18-23 year olds and not get a chance
to meet to many local and overseas climbers. |
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your planning to visit the South Island, purchase your ferry ticket to
the south island far in advance. Prices can vary from $160 to over
$300 (two people and a car) each way, a single traveller (personal
ticket) costs about $65. |
Best Climbing Areas
| Head straight for Bryce's
at Wharepapa
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Skip the
outdoor shops in the city (unless you need to purchase some
camping equipment). Bryce has all the climbing gear you'll need
and more with competitive prices. |
| Bryce's personal
beta is better than any guide book and he provides free use of
north island guide books. Tell Bryce your climbing level and
interest, and he'll provide you with a prime tick list! |
| Cosie and tasty
cafe with great Espresso Coffee |
| Clean new hostel
and every room has a full bathroom attached (from $15NZ pre person
per night) |
| Bomber boulder
cave! Watch out for late night competitions. You'll feel it in the
morning! |
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Wharepapa
Region offers the best climbing in the North Island,
don't just take my word for it.
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"Fantastic
climbing, hospitality, generosity, and good company. Thanks for
everything - and most of all the laughter and fun! Come visit us
and climb in Squamish!" - Meghan Beriault (Squamish,
Canada) |
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"Wonderful
hospitality, excellent climbs and lovely people," -
Jedian Rupert (Germany) |
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"Loved
everything from the hospitality to the indoor and outdoor
climbing. Beats everywhere else," - Kevin, Julia, Sam and
Hared Govers |
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"What
a marvellous place to stay and climb - made really welcome with
LOADS of hot tips and advice. Thanks Bryce." - Nigel Aude |
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"Veldig
bra sted, flotte faciliteter, bra buldrehule og lkke minst -
veldig trivelig vertskap, klatringen var ogsa bra," -
Lars Rliersen (Norway) |
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Other
good central North Island areas include:
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Waipapa
is a newly developed area with hard sport routes meters away from
sustained crack traditional routes.
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Whanganui
Bay is only an hours drive from Bryce's. You can do it in a
day, or spend a few camping on the beach. Beautiful lake cliff
climbing with a mixture of sport, but best for it's straight
sustained crack climbing.
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