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
- Nowra crag care- Thompsons Sunrise 24th October 2026 Back to Thompsons Sunrise for some much needed crag care more
- One Mile Crag Care 07th November 2026 One Mile Beach, Port Stephens. We use these places. We should help look after them. On November 7, Friends of Tomaree National Park is running anothe... more
Latest News
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Christmas prize giveaway launches
06th October 2026
We are launching our annual member giveaway. This starts with prizes donated by one of our major sponsors, Climbing Anchors. Everyone who is an ACANSW member on Nov 30 will be eligible to be in the draw for these and many other great gifts. Don't delay, sign up today and help support climbing access... ... more
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Huge weekend of crag care
27th September 2026
Climbers were busy in the Blue Mountains and the Hunter on the weekend with over 50 climbers participating in crag care events ... more
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Crapping at the Crag
25th September 2026
There’s a right way and a wrong way to crap outdoors. Here’s some tips to explain the right way and why it’s really important to think about this before you are caught short at a crag. ... more
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Statement of Support for Dyurrite/Arapiles Addendum
06th August 2026
Climbing organisations from around Australia have produced a statement providing support for the draft addendum. We encourage all climbers to put in a submission reflecting their views before the deadline on August 19. Some key points you may want to consider are summarised in this article. ... more
