Welcome to the Australian Climbing Association NSW
We are the peak body for recreational rock climbing.
ACANSW advocates for open access and is funded by climbers like you through memberships and donations. Discover our latest news and events.
Join us or renew your membership online today.
ACANSW would like to acknowledge the Traditional custodians across NSW. We respect the long and continuing connection that Aboriginal people have with these lands in which we recreate and live. We recognise that any climbing access needs to be considerate of Aboriginal cultural heritage.
ACANSW wishes to continue building relationships with, and learning from Traditional custodians. We hope to work alongside First Nations peoples to find appropriate resolutions wherever climbing access is perceived to come into conflict with Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.
Upcoming Events
- Blue mountains crag care 14th March 2026 The first crag care for 2026 for the Blue mountains is coming up with work being planned for the celebrity crags trackhead. more
Latest News
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Submissions needed- proposed climbing ban in Kiama region national parks
05th February 2026
Although there is little climbing recorded in this region, excellent quality Hawkesbury sandstone and adventurous exploration opportunities exist for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. If you oppose blanket bans then get your submission in by Feb 9. ... more
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Sustainability: repurpose, recycle and repair in NSW
30th January 2026
We will be adding a resource to our library documents and keeping the following information about repurposing, recycling and repairing as current as possible ... more
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ACANSW at State Parliament
16th December 2025
ACANSW represents climbers at the Parliamentary Inquiry into public land access as witnesses in the public hearing. ... more
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Crag Care report 2025
07th December 2025
Our annual crag care summary is included below. If you want to explore the many events in greater detail, scroll through the news section. ... more
