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Elevation: 2,421 ft 738 m
GPS: -45.14199, 168.7703
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Wye Creek offers some interesting sport climbing in a beautiful location. The majority of the crag sits high on the flanks of the Remarkables Range. The rock consist of compact schist, which offers an unique climbing experience. There is a large variety of climbing from long moderates up to hard 5.12.

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Head south out of Queenstowns on State Highway 6 for 12km. Turn left 100m past the Drift Bay Road. Turn into the gate and park. A steep dirt road with multiple hairpins leads up the hill. There are to major sections of Wye Creek. (northern and souther walls) Accessing the southern walls involves walking across a water pipeline.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Wye Creek

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
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● Indecent Exposure
Sport
Main Wall
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
 21
● The Mission
Sport
Main Wall
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 4
● Lucalucki
Sport
Main Wall
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 5
● About Time
Sport
Main Wall
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 15
● Dream Thing
Sport
Main Wall
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Indecent Exposure Main Wall
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
● The Mission Main Wall
 21
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c Sport
● Lucalucki Main Wall
 4
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Sport
● About Time Main Wall
 5
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Sport
● Dream Thing Main Wall
 15
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
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View from the top of The Mission (5.9-)
View from the top of The Mission (5.9-)
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This is a view of the main climber area in Wye creek
This is a view of the main climber area in Wye…
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Wye Creek with a few classics highlighted
Wye Creek with a few classics highlighted
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Approach view.
Approach view.
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View from Wye Creek's main wall. Dream Thing on the left.
View from Wye Creek's main wall. Dream Thing on…
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The unforgettable approach to upper walls of Wye Creek via "the waterpipe." This photo was taken circa November 2007 - at the time, the railing and sturdy walkway over the pipe were new and improved.
The unforgettable approach to upper walls of Wy…
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The climbing is dramatic; the scenery is stunning.
The climbing is dramatic; the scenery is stunning.
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Killer views from the start of the Proud Monkey Roof.
Killer views from the start of the Proud Monkey…
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Wye Creek - a crag with a view. This is the classic Proud Monkey Roof.
Wye Creek - a crag with a view. This is the cl…
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