Ōtorohanga’s Best Indoor
Rock Climbing Centre.
5 Tuhoro St, Ōtorohanga
The 'Real Roc' wall stands 10 metres high with a 3 metre overhang and fantastic natural features.
We have 10 top ropes and 3 autobelayers with 32 climbs to choose from..
We cater for all ages 5+ and have a range of climbs available graded from 12 - 26.
The wall currently caters for Top Roping and Lead climbing (see below for more details).
Sponsor a Hold
Help make some new climbs at Harvest Rock by
sponsoring a hold or holds.
Only $15 a hold
Your name will be on the back of your hold
Or give a koha towards some new climbs here at Harvest Rock.
Leave your legacy on the wall.
Simply make an online payment with the below details;
Account Name: Thrive / Harvest Rock
Account No : 03-1562-0055497-00
Amount : Only $15 a hold
Particulars : Your name (name/initials/ nickname)
Reference : Hold sponsor
For more information email - harvestrock@xtra.co.nz
After School Climbing
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
during the school term.
Students - $8
Adults - $10
Belayers (14 & over) Free
All climbers require a belayer to climb.
All prices include harness hire if you need one.
Concession Cards
10 sessions: Students - $70
Adults - $90
20 sessions: Students - $130
Adults - $170
Under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult for belaying
Thursday
Nights
6:00pm - 9.00pm
Child: under 14yrs: $10
Adult: 14 & over: $15
Belayers(14 & over) Free
All climbers require a belayer to climb.
All prices include harness hire if you need one.
Concession Cards
10 sessions: Students - $90
Adults - $140
20 sessions: Students - $150
Adults - $250
Under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult for belaying
School Holidays Climbing
10:00am - 3:00pm
Monday 30th - Friday 4th July
monday 7th - Friday - 11th July
April 2025
Child: under 14yrs: $10
Adult: 14 & over: $15
Belayers (14 & over) Free
All prices include harness hire if you need one.
Under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult for belaying.
Group Bookings
10 or more climbers
for a 2 hour session
Monday - Saturday
(closed Sundays)
Child: under 14yrs: $10
Adult: 14 & over: $15
Belayers (14 & over) Free
All prices include harness hire if you need one.
*for bookings over 2 hours please enquire.
Lead climbing
Rules and Guidelines for Lead Climbing
Arrival
· Register and Sign in before climbing
· Be aware of lead climbing & belaying requirements
Equipment
· You must have all your own lead climbing gear to climb at Harvest Rock.
· All lead climbing gear must be within the manufacturers recommendations.
· All lead climbing gear must be checked off by a Harvest Rock staff member.
Belaying
· Your lead gear & your lead technique must be cleared to lead climb & belay.
· Please “spot” your climber to the first bolt.
· The correct & “best practice” belaying technique is required for belaying;
“pull / lock / grab / slide” - Two hands lock off position as much as possible.
· No “seconding” please!
· Belay and keep your gear within the “climbs footprint” as much as possible.
Climbing
· Your lead gear & your lead technique must be cleared to lead climb & belay.
· Tie in with a figure of eight only please.
· You must be lowered from the top anchor (big screw gate) when finishing a climb.
· Clip all hangers on the climb.
· DO NOT grab the quick draws to climb.
Being under the influence of alcohol, drugs, tobacco/vaping is not permitted.
Anyone breaching these rules runs the risk of being asked to leave.
The Lions Reach Award is an Indoor rock climbing incentive award that has been developed for schools within the wider Ōtorohanga District.
This award can be used by schools, either as an additional incentive or alongside existing school awards, making it part of the schools culture and programme.
This award is designed to motivate and encourage students wanting to be the best they can be.
This award is made possible by the Ōtorohanga Lions Club, Thrive and The Harvest Rock Centre.
enquire if your school is part of the Lions Reach Awards?
julian pope
