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Monday, April 28, 2008

Access Issue: Icehouse, Bakehouse, Kai Whaka Pai

Access to all crags on North side of Mt. Aspiring Road to include Icehouse, Bakehouse and Kai Whaka Pai is through private property. Although the crags themselves are either in recreation reserves or in areas with DOC conservation covenants, the access route to crags is through the farmer's paddock which is private property.

Wanaka Rock Climbing Club, Inc., is requesting all climbers to respect the traditional private property rights of the farmer. Access is a privilege, don't stuff it up.

- No Dogs. This is rule #1. There is stock in the paddocks year round.
- During lambing season, stay out of the paddock. See rule #1.
- Always use the public toilet at Main Cliff.
- Stick to the track that contours the edge of the cliffs.
- When in doubt, stay out. The paddock is private property. Respect the farmer's rights when the paddock is filled with animals.