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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, advocacy and stewardship in NSW. 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, advocacy and stewardship in NSW.
Climbers were busy in the Blue Mountains and the Hunter on the weekend with over 50 climbers participating in crag care events 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
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. 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.
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. 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.
For more information download this document
It’s finally been released, the new draft addendum to the Arapiles/ Dyurrite plan of management. You have until August 19 to have your say.  Dyurrite/ Arapiles draft plan - 23rd July 2026
It’s finally been released, the new draft addendum to the Arapiles/ Dyurrite plan of management. You have until August 19 to have your say. 
A dedicated group returned to Thompsons Sunrise crag to progress their work from last year with bush regeneration activities. Great work guys! Lantana Clearing at Thompsons Sunrise, Nowra - 22nd July 2026
A dedicated group returned to Thompsons Sunrise crag to progress their work from last year with bush regeneration activities. Great work guys!
The Plan of Management for Budderoo and adjacent National Parks has been released. The draft had a blanket ban on climbing. After much advocacy, this has been changed to allow climbing via a consent process which is a great outcome. Budderoo, Macquarie Pass, Barren Grounds Plan of Management - 01st July 2026
The Plan of Management for Budderoo and adjacent National Parks has been released. The draft had a blanket ban on climbing. After much advocacy, this has been changed to allow climbing via a consent process which is a great outcome.
Website: Full Plan of Management
ACANSW ( Hunter/ Central Coast Coalition) and the NPWS have been chipping away at lantana in the Watagans National Park since 2019. The third annual Monkeyfest has just been held with 30 climbers helping weed lantana to restore subtropical rainforest and sclerophyll slopes around the cliff and camping grounds. The local climbing gym sponsored a BBQ and evening talks and a quiz helped foster a great sense of community. Monkeyfest 2026- The battle against the lantana goes on - 17th June 2026
ACANSW ( Hunter/ Central Coast Coalition) and the NPWS have been chipping away at lantana in the Watagans National Park since 2019. The third annual Monkeyfest has just been held with 30 climbers helping weed lantana to restore subtropical rainforest and sclerophyll slopes around the cliff and camping grounds. The local climbing gym sponsored a BBQ and evening talks and a quiz helped foster a great sense of community.
Kevin Westren, a long-term climber and access officer for the Sydney Rock Climbing Club recently passed away. Here Bruce Cameron reflects on his great involvement in and contribution to NSW climbing. Vale Kevin Westren - 17th June 2026
Kevin Westren, a long-term climber and access officer for the Sydney Rock Climbing Club recently passed away. Here Bruce Cameron reflects on his great involvement in and contribution to NSW climbing.
The Blue Mountains regional coalition advocating for climbers when it comes to council infrastructure. Update on the Great Blue Mountains Trail - 15th June 2026
The Blue Mountains regional coalition advocating for climbers when it comes to council infrastructure.


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