{"id":39397,"date":"2026-02-14T22:22:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T09:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liyanitsolution.online\/wanakamountainguides\/?post_type=trip&p=39397"},"modified":"2026-03-11T11:09:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T22:09:55","slug":"southern-lakes-alpine-rock-climbing","status":"publish","type":"trip","link":"https:\/\/liyanitsolution.online\/wanakamountainguides\/trip\/southern-lakes-alpine-rock-climbing\/","title":{"rendered":"Southern Lakes Alpine Rock Climbing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Southern Lakes Alpine Rock Climbing<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The Southern Lakes region provides a variety of alpine scrambling and multi-pitch rock climbing venues. Targeted in as day or multi-day trip to sample the best of the region. High up on the alpine rock of the Remarkables, or the big wall of the the Matukituki Valley and Dart Valleys within Mount Aspiring National Park.<\/p>\n

Alpine and Multi-pitch Rock Climbing<\/h2>\n
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If you are new to the area or only have a short time to sample the rock climbing on offer, a local guide can showcase the best routes of the region.<\/p>\n

The Southern Lakes region provides a variety of alpine and multi-pitch climbing venues. High up in the Remarkables mountain range or overlooking the Matukituki and Dart valleys within Mount Aspiring National Park.<\/p>\n

Meeting in Wanaka or Queenstown, we can head to a variety of venues and routes to suit any ability.<\/p>\n

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Alpine Rock Climbing Objectives<\/h2>\n

Our favourite rock routes include:<\/p>\n

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DB\u2019eh Buttress and Indian Summer, Remarkables<\/h3>\n
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The Remarkables near Queenstown offer a variety of multi-pitch alpine routes in low to moderate grades. It is possible to continue the adventure by scrambling to the summit of Single or Double Cone for the view of the Wakatipu basin.<\/p>\n

Classics include, \u2018DE\u2019eh Butress\u2019, \u2018Indian Summer\u2019 and \u2018Fat Lady Sings\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ravages of Time, Chinamans Bluff<\/h3>\n
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Chinamans Bluff is 2.5 hours drive from Wanaka through the scenic town of Glenorchy at the head of Lake Wakatipu.<\/p>\n

\u2018Ravages of Time\u2019 is a 300m route is situated high above the scenic Dart Valley with the Mount Aspiring National Park and offers up to 9 pitches of exposed bolt and traditionally protected climbing on compact shist. Most pitches are 17-18 with a crux pitch of grade 20 and provides a variety of style including slabs, faces and cracks.<\/p>\n

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Matukituki Valley<\/h2>\n
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The Matukituki Valley offers a range of single and multi-pitch wall at the end of the Mount Aspiring road and gateway to Aspiring National Park.<\/p>\n

This area is home to a number of multi-pitch crags including the imposing Hell\u2019s Gate home of one of New Zealand\u2019s classic steep multi-pitch routes of \u2018Taniwha\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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For excellent alpine and multi-pitch rock climbing and scrambling objectives slightly further afield and with a longer time commitment, check out\u00a0Darrans Alpine Rock Climbing<\/a>\u00a0or Sebastapol Bluffs and Twin Stream near Mount Cook<\/p>\n

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Pricing and Details<\/h2>\n
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Duration:<\/td>\n1+ days
\nSome climbs require 1.5 \u2013 2 days to get in position for a long climbing day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dates:<\/td>\nGet in touch for private trips November to April<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025\/26 Price:<\/td>\n1:1 from $1290
\n1:2 from $690 per personIncludes GST, guide fees, transport from Wanaka, technical equipment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum ratio:<\/td>\n1:2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n
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See Also<\/h2>\n
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\"Wanaka\u00a0\u00a0 Remarkables Grand Traverse<\/a>
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\"Wanaka\u00a0\u00a0 Darrans Alpine Rock Climbing<\/a>
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\"Wanaka\u00a0\u00a0 Darrans Mountaineering<\/a>
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Rating: 5 out of 5.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018Great team at Wanaka Mountain Guides. A well organised, professional team of experienced guides who make each mountain adventure exciting and rewarding. Looking forward to the next adventure in the hills! Highly recommend.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2014<\/strong>\u00a0Arthur, Private Guiding<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rating: 5 out of 5.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018Thank you again. That was an awesome day out and I really appreciated how generous [our guide] was with his time and knowledge. He crammed in more than I thought possible in a day.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2014<\/strong>\u00a0Megan, Remarkables Alpine Rock Climbing Course<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rating: 5 out of 5.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Thanks so much for doing a great job at coaching someone who had no idea what they were doing lol. I work with some great leaders so I know one when I see one! I am a beginner climber and he gave excellent\u2019 instruction on how to be safe while taking me out of my comfort zone. I\u2019ve found a new love for this sport and it\u2019s thanks to him! Absolutely exceeded my expectations!!! Thanks Wanaka Mountain Guides!<\/p>\n

\u2014\u00a0<\/strong>Landen, Mitre Peak Ascent<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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