Pohara: The Lair

Rich Turner on second ascent of the White Spider 

A fairly dark and gloomy spot that has the honour of probably being the closest climbs to a cafe that I can think of in NZ. The "Penguin" cafe at Pohara and the nearby store should provide all the sustainance that one requires. The Lair is located about 150m past the "Penguin" when heading to the main climbing areas from Poara near the band rotunda. It is the large block on the hill side of the road. The slab above the road has been climbed but should be left alone due to proximity to the road. 

Redback (16) 6B Starts up the steep wall at the Pohara (west) end of the boulder right next to the road. Follows the arête in the upper sections. Try and not drop rocks on the road. 
Mark Brignole 1/04 

White Spider (25) 6B On the overhanging back wall.Head up the dark gully and it is up on your left. Climb up onto the block opposite (access up rata vine corner on far side). Lean across to clip the first bolt. It seems to work best if you put a long draw on the 2nd bolt and unclip the first. Lunge left to a big hole at the top. Steep with some great moves. 
Mark Brignole 1/04