Queenstown Rock, Ice, Boulders and Mountains - Climbing Guidebook

Discover why Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s premier climbing destinations with The Queenstown Climbing Guidebook.

This book is the climber’s reference for the Queenstown and Cromwell region. It comprehensively features and details ALL the climbs around the region on rock, boulders, ice and mixed and selected best mountain routes from Kingston to Mount Earnslaw. Packed with insider tips, hundreds of stunning visuals, precise route details and topos, it reflects the passion and dedication of Queenstown’s climbing community:

More than 1600 different routes!!!:

• Over 900 rock climbs
• More than 500 epic boulder problems
• Over 200 ice and mixed climbs
• 74 stunning mountain routes
• 304 coloured pages - A5 for easy use

The Queenstown climbing guidebook also includes climbing and bouldering in the Cromwell region thanks to Kieran Parsons and Scott Olds making it all the more worthwhile to get.

This book curated and written by local climber Guillaume Charton is the culmination of 20 years of climbing in the region and the 4th edition in a series of Queenstown climbing guidebooks. Thanks to the collaboration of local climbers, information is as accurate as it can be. Some of the proceeds go back to the Queenstown Climbing Club - so in short buying this book supports you climbing, bouldering, mountaineering in Queenstown!

About the author:

Guillaume Charton’s first visit to Queenstown in 2001 ignited a lifelong passion for climbing in all its forms—rock, boulders, mountains, and ice within the stunning Wakatipu region. Inspired by the area's natural beauty, he also developed a love for photography and filmmaking, leading to four Queenstown climbing guidebooks starting in 2008. Guillaume has  contributed to national and international publications, and created seven films showcased at the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival. Guillaume has also established hundreds of climbs in the area. A dedicated advocate for responsible climbing, Guillaume has tackled access issues, crag and climb maintenance, and worked to protect the region's biodiversity. His efforts include founding the Queenstown Climbing Club and the Remarkables Trails Trust.