Pakeho crag reopens!

Incredibly, the crag has also doubled in size! The original 68 routes plus 16 re-discovered routes have all been rebolted with 316-grade stainless steel glue-ins, plus the team of developers have added 40 new routes! A massive thanks to Chris Hailey and everyone else who have collectively contributed close to a hundred days to make this possible – a truly astounding effort.  

Funding for the rebolting work was organised by ACAT and generously provided by the Kimi Worrell Fund, Tūpiki Trust, NZAC CNI Section, and NZAC Bolting Funding. Thanks also to Aspiring Safety and Ramset Reid for providing gear at cost price.  

Crag infrastructure including the toilet, paths, fences and signs have also had a revamp thanks to some talented volunteers and funding from ACAT. A huge thanks to Myles Perry for leading this work and liaising with the landowners over the past two years.

Want to visit Pakeho crag? 

Pakeho crag is on private land and access is by the grace of the landowner in partnership with ACAT. To ensure this privilege continues, please be responsible and respect all access rules and restrictions.

All climbers must request permission online prior to visiting, and receive email confirmation. Do not visit unless you have received an email accepting your request. 

For full access requirements and registration request form, see thecrag.com.

If your request to climb at Pakeho has been accepted, we strongly encourage you to make a donation of at least $10 per person, per day – donate to Pakeho.

Opening weekend 9–10 November is now full

Registration for opening weekend is at capacity and bookings are now closed. Thanks to all who will be attending, see you there!