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.
Join us or renew your membership online today.
Upcoming Events
Events
- Fingal bushcare- Tomaree National Park 21st June 2025 If you enjoy climbing at Fingal gym or Treatment Plants, consider putting in a couple of hours to help improve the environment- a great warm up before... more
- Thompsons Sunrise Crag Care 8th July 2025 Not everyone is free on a weekday, but if you are available on July 8 join the local crew in Nowra and help with weed control at Thompsons sunrise and... more
Latest News
News
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Aboriginal Cultural heritage at Mt Alexandra, Mittagong
12th June 2025
ACANSW has become aware very recently that there is Aboriginal art in the first cave at Mt Alexandra and that this is being impacted by climbing. This land, managed by Wingecarribee Shire Council, is part of the Greater Mt Alexandra Reserve.
We have written to the Gundungurra representatives and to... ... more
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Safer cliffs Australia
3rd June 2025
Safer cliffs Australia have launched a new website that provides a valuable resource for climbers in each state to report fixed protection that needs maintenance and a way to support this activity. ... more
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Reconciliation week
30th May 2025
We thought to share this NPWS video about the meaning of country during Reconciliation week 2025 ... more
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Submissions needed: NPWS Camping Proposal
13th May 2025
The NSW national park service wants community feedback on proposed changes to camping in NSW. Many camping charges in parks climbers visit will increase dramatically if the fee scale goes ahead. We urge climbers to examine the changes and provide a submission of their own. You can read the linked AC... ... more
