Welcome to the Australian Climbing Association (NSW)
We are the peak body for recreational rock climbing.
ACA(NSW) advocates for open access and is funded by climbers like you through memberships and donations. Discover our latest news and events.
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Upcoming Events
Events
- Gardens of Stone Guardian 4th September 2024 The Gardens of Stone Guardians host a number of events through the year. There are many crags in the area including Sahara Point, Bungleboori, Marrang... more
- Climbing Film Tour- Roseville 12th November 2024 Four films featuring great local content, prize giveaways and a short talk about climbing access and stewardship in NSW by our President, Vanessa Will... more
- Climbing Film Tour- Randwick Ritz 14th November 2024 Come and see some great films full of local content. This event is emcee'd by our own Mic Cavazzini and guest speaker is Australia's first male climbi... more
- Blue Mountains Crag Care 16th November 2024 The final Blue Mountains CragCare day for 2024. more
Latest News
News
- Update on Arapiles Tooan State Park- open letter for signing 8th November 2024 Earlier today we contacted members encouraging them to sign this open letter to the minister for Parks Victoria about the proposed climbing bans at Arapiles / Dyurrite. The letter comes from climbing organisations around Australia and can be signed by individuals and businesses. Subsequently there... ... more
- Half of the Climbing at Arapiles/ Dyurrite to be closed 5th November 2024 Australia’s and arguably the world’s best trad crag is to have access to half of the climbing areas closed. Over the past 3 years cultural heritage assessments have been undertaken and the outcome of this has finally been revealed in a draft management plan. The news is not good for clim... ... more
- Alfords Point visit 30th October 2024 ACANSW and SRC representatives recently met with the NPWS to discuss crag stewardship plans for Alfords Point crag which sits in Georges River National Park. The Plan of management for this park is due to be prepared and it is essential that climbing be recognised as a permitted activity in this are... ... more
- New logo 29th October 2024 ACANSW has moved to the new membership system and created a new logo ... more