The climbing at Grot View Cave is exceptional for its steep, athletic limestone boulders and striking features.

The cave’s overhanging walls are packed with friendly holds that make for powerful, three-dimensional climbing, while the rock quality is solid and well-featured throughout.

Sheltered from rain and sun, it’s a reliable all-weather venue with a dramatic outlook over farmland and native bush.

Among the cave’s standout lines, Approaching Insanity is an area classic — a long, pumpy endurance boulder that captures the best of Waitomo limestone climbing, with sustained movement and creative sequences that leave a lasting impression.