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Doctor's Point

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About Doctor's Point:

More sea cliffs in volcanic rock..... rock is loose and a bit dodgy in places but some decent climbing can still be had.
Nearest town or city: Dunedin or Waitati
Directions: Drive to Waitati and follow the sign out the south side of Waitati bay to Doctor's Point. Stay on the main road which turns into a gravel rd and then ends at a parkign area. Hit the beach and walk towards teh obvious cliffs. There are many bolted routes and some trad climbs.
Latitude, Longitude: 45.73451, 170.60977
Access Issues: Tide....high tide and you'll likely get wet.... not swimming wet but probably up to your thighs depending on your height and the extent of the tide.
Camping: No
When to Climb: Autumn Spring Summer
Quantity of Climbs: Weekend

Routes

SequenceSequence numbers indicate the left (L) to right (R) order of the routes. Rating Route Difficulty Ascents
Average Rating = 0.00/5 Black Slab 5.8 0
Average Rating = 0.00/5 Gold Digger 5.10b 0
Average Rating = 0.00/5 Limpet 5.10b 0
Average Rating = 0.00/5 Poseidon's Adventure 5.10a 0
Average Rating = 0.00/5 Proctology - 15 5.7 0
Average Rating = 0.00/5 The Seventh Wave - 19 5.10b 0
Average Rating = 0.00/5 Vapour Trail - 16 5.8 0
Average Rating = 0.00/5 Woof 5.7 0
0 Average Rating = 0.00/5 Barracouda - 20 5.10c 0
0 Average Rating = 0.00/5 Roaring Forties - 20 5.10d 0
0 Average Rating = 0.00/5 Thrill Me, Honey Honey, Thrill Me - 22 5.11b 0
0 Average Rating = 0.00/5 Ulysses Unbound - 19 5.10b 0