Climbing Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand is known as the adventure capital of the country, and rock climbing is one of the many popular summer activities in the area.

Climbing Queenstown offers a variety of climbing areas within an hour's drive of the city. Wye Creek is a popular spot for sport climbing on compact schist, but it requires a hike to get there. The Remarkables are also within reach for those looking for multi-pitch alpine adventures. There are also a handful of smaller crags sprinkled around the valley.For those who prefer indoor climbing, there are several options in Queenstown. The Via Ferrata climbing tour is quite possibly Queenstown’s most unique adventure tour. It is a guided climbing experience that allows climbers to scale and summit otherwise impassable cliffs rising high above the city. The full Via Ferrata tour in Queenstown climbs to over 300m and is done in two main sections, the bottom half and the top half.Climbing Queenstown is a great way to experience the beautiful scenery of New Zealand. The town is surrounded by Lake Wakatipu and the awe-inspiring Southern Alps, with spectacular mountains such as the Remarkables, Cecil Peak, and Ben Lomond. Climbers of all levels can find a challenge in Queenstown, with more than 40 climbs available for leading and top roping. The New Zealand climbing grades range from 14 to 27 (FR 4c-7c