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
- Blue Mountains Crag Care 16th November 2024 The final Blue Mountains CragCare day for 2024. more
- One Mile Beach bush regeneration 7th December 2024 Help the battle against bitou on the access track to Morna Point Crag with the Friends of Tomaree National Park and the crew from Eco Escape Adventure... more
Latest News
News
- Arapiles/Dyurrite a week on 13th November 2024 Since news of the draft plan of management for Arapiles-Tooan state park broke 9 days ago, there has been a lot of action. A summary of these happenings is provided including tonight's public engagement meeting by Parks Victoria ... more
- 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