Now Open to the public!
Via ferrata Takaka Hill
Come and Experience NZ's first free and public Via ferrata climbing park on takaka hill
Explanation
what is a "via ferrata?
“Via Ferrata” is Italian and translates to “iron way”. The term is commonly used in the European Alps for a rock climbing route with a series of iron steps and a fixed steel rope that climbers can attach themselves to for safety. It allows anyone with a decent level of fitness to scale heights normally accessible only to experienced rock climbers. It is generally considered a low impact outdoor activity.
Everything you need to Know about
How to Climb Via Ferrata Takaka Hill
NZ’s first free, non-commercial and publicly accessible fixed-rope climbing route (“Via Ferrata”) up on Takaka Hill is now open to everyone! Learn here how to climb it.
Climbing Equipment
Hire Gear
To climb a Via Ferrata you'll need the right safety gear. This is available for hire from nearby.
Drone Video
Aerial Views of Via Ferrata Takaka Hill
Enjoy watching this clip of our Via Ferrata cliff that Ian Purves from Takaka has contributed to the project.
Support
Sponsors & partners
Thanks for providing significant funding!
Thanks for sponsoring drill bits!
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Thanks for providing technical
testing equipment!
Thanks for taking great pictures!
Thanks for granting access!
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Thanks for sponsoring adhesives!
Thanks for providing
engineering input!
Thanks for helping
with pest control!
Thanks for sponsoring adhesives!
Thanks for providing
rope clamps!
Thanks for providing
assistance with climbing gear!
Thanks for sponsoring climbing gear!
Thanks for providing
steel bar!
Thanks to all our sponsors and donors! Without their help this project would not have become reality.
They enable us to provide this outdoor facilty for public enjoyment!