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SUMMARY:Takaka Hill Via Ferrata
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DESCRIPTION:The Secomd stage of the Via Ferrata is now open to the Public. It provides 
 an even more challenging adventure for thrill-seekers and confidence-builde
 rs. Here are some comments from two Club members who took visitors there re
 cently:-<br /> <br />"The climbs are harder than we expected, especially th
 e newer Cliff Conquerer route. It and the Cliff Traverse route take 45-60 m
 inutes. We have some rock-climbing experience and are generally ok with hei
 ghts and exposure but some may find it challenging! There are exit routes o
 n both the main climbs, but on the Conquerer there is only one after the fi
 rst 40m pitch, then you have to go to the end. There is considerable exposu
 re, some shallow overhangs, ladders leaning out from the cliff (you climb o
 n the inside), big drops, etc. All very safe but unnerving if you don’t lik
 e heights so worth warning people if they are wondering if it’s for them."<
 br /> <br />Other suggestions they made:  "Gloves are strongly recommended.
  The gear set from Ngarua Caves is supposed to include them but they only h
 ave a limited supply, so worth bringing your own in case - the tight, elast
 ic Ninja gardening gloves with rubber palms are ideal." [Thanks]  We will r
 eserve the main safety gear before we go.For those wanting more information
 , check out the Via Ferrata website itself - https://viaferrata.org.nz/<br 
 /> <br />While listed for the Sunday, IF the weather looks better on the Sa
 turday (little/no wind and sunny), I will check that day is suitable to eve
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