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2025
Another successful crag care day with BMCC saw the Bundarra Road approach to Centennial Glen track finished. There’s plenty of other muddy approaches that need attention- Celebrity Crag trackhead is next on the agenda Blue Mountains CragCare 15th September 2025
Another successful crag care day with BMCC saw the Bundarra Road approach to Centennial Glen track finished. There’s plenty of other muddy approaches that need attention- Celebrity Crag trackhead is next on the agenda.
Ever get confused when you are on one side of the Grose as to what the cliffs are on the other side? This great map can help you out. We are getting together a Christmas stocking with presents that will be distributed to members come December. One item is this great Crag Map, kindly donated by its creator. It would make a great gift - check it out. Blue Mountains Crag Map 14th September 2025
Ever get confused when you are on one side of the Grose as to what the cliffs are on the other side? This great map can help you out. We are getting together a Christmas stocking with presents that will be distributed to members come December. One item is this great Crag Map, kindly donated by its creator. It would make a great gift - check it out. .
A new coffee table book showcasing climbing of moderates to grade 17 from around Australia is soon off to the printers. Support the project today by preordering through Pozible New Australian Climbing book- 17 Down Under 06th September 2025
A new coffee table book showcasing climbing of moderates to grade 17 from around Australia is soon off to the printers. Support the project today by preordering through Pozible.
Website: How to order
An anthology on the life of John Ewbank, Australian rock climbing pioneer and musician, in his own words and from those who knew him. In the 1960s Ewbank blazed across Australia’s emerging rock climbing firmament like a meteor – then he was gone. But his climbs, his philosophy, his attitude to landscape and his writings are legendary, and influential to this day. Find out more about the book and how to order- limited edition John Ewbank- life and times of a rock climbing legend 06th September 2025
An anthology on the life of John Ewbank, Australian rock climbing pioneer and musician, in his own words and from those who knew him. In the 1960s Ewbank blazed across Australia’s emerging rock climbing firmament like a meteor – then he was gone. But his climbs, his philosophy, his attitude to landscape and his writings are legendary, and influential to this day. Find out more about the book and how to order- limited edition.
Website: To order book
Thirty climbers joined with the NPWS this past weekend to help the ongoing bush regeneration effort in Watagans National Park. This was followed by climbing and a great night camping. Monkeyfest a great success 01st September 2025
Thirty climbers joined with the NPWS this past weekend to help the ongoing bush regeneration effort in Watagans National Park. This was followed by climbing and a great night camping..
Climbers and Gundungurra Representatives Collaborate to Protect a Culturally Significant Site in Mittagong, NSW Climbing bolts removed near Aboriginal art at Mt Alexandra 25th July 2025
Climbers and Gundungurra Representatives Collaborate to Protect a Culturally Significant Site in Mittagong, NSW.
Climbers partnered with Shoalhaven City Council for a successful morning of crag care at Thompsons Sunrise Thompsons Sunrise Crag Care a success 22nd July 2025
Climbers partnered with Shoalhaven City Council for a successful morning of crag care at Thompsons Sunrise.
The current Kiama Visitor Strategy submission process provides an opportunity for climbers to encourage Kiama Shire Council to embrace an existing, unique and relatively cheap tourism draw card on their doorstep- that is the basalt columns and climbing opportunities these bring. Submissions close July 13. Kiama Visitor Strategy- Have your say and save Bombo 26th June 2025
The current Kiama Visitor Strategy submission process provides an opportunity for climbers to encourage Kiama Shire Council to embrace an existing, unique and relatively cheap tourism draw card on their doorstep- that is the basalt columns and climbing opportunities these bring. Submissions close July 13. .
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 the Illawarra Local Aboriginal Land Council as a matter of urgency and would request that climbers do not climb Bruised Poonarnee, Biafra or Los Hermanos de la Dentiente 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 the Illawarra Local Aboriginal Land Council as a matter of urgency and would request that climbers do not climb Bruised Poonarnee, Biafra or Los Hermanos de la Dentiente.
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. Safer cliffs Australia 03rd 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. .
We thought to share this NPWS video about the meaning of country during Reconciliation week 2025 Reconciliation week 30th May 2025
We thought to share this NPWS video about the meaning of country during Reconciliation week 2025.
Website: Yarning about country
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 ACANSW submission which is focused on the impacts the changes could have on climbers. You may want to consider how the proposed changes will impact other park camping experiences you enjoy. 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 ACANSW submission which is focused on the impacts the changes could have on climbers. You may want to consider how the proposed changes will impact other park camping experiences you enjoy. .
Website:
For more information download this document
Eight climbers joined the NPA Friends of Tomaree in the ongoing One Mile beach battle against bitou and other weeds One Mile Beach Bush Regen 11th May 2025
Eight climbers joined the NPA Friends of Tomaree in the ongoing One Mile beach battle against bitou and other weeds.
Climbers made the most of a brief spell of clear weather to help clean up Alfords Point in George’s River National Park from the garbage that blows in from the surrounding road and neighbourhood. Alfords Point Clean Up 11th May 2025
Climbers made the most of a brief spell of clear weather to help clean up Alfords Point in George’s River National Park from the garbage that blows in from the surrounding road and neighbourhood..
After making dog leads and a welcome mat, you may still have much old climbing rope that you would rather didn’t go to landfill. Have a look at this project and complete the survey to help out ReRoped – Giving a New Life to Old Ropes 24th April 2025
After making dog leads and a welcome mat, you may still have much old climbing rope that you would rather didn’t go to landfill. Have a look at this project and complete the survey to help out.
Help Hornsby Shire Council recognise and manage its great rock climbing resources like Berowra, Mt Ku ring gai and the Fear Factory by completing the survey to inform its Natural Recreation Strategy. It closes March 19 Hornsby Shire Recreational Strategy- Have your say 23rd February 2025
Help Hornsby Shire Council recognise and manage its great rock climbing resources like Berowra, Mt Ku ring gai and the Fear Factory by completing the survey to inform its Natural Recreation Strategy. It closes March 19.
Dyurrite Cultural Landscape draft amendment submission 14th February 2025
Submissions close today- 14 Feb 2025 for the Dyuritte Cultural Landscape-Arapiles-Tooan State Park draft amendment. .
For more information download this document
This article summarises the open letter regarding the proposed management plan for Arapiles/Dyurrite calling for improved consultation and a better plan that recognises the importance of climbing to climbers and the local community. Over 10 000 individuals signed as well as 155 businesses and organisations, This great response has been sent to politicians in Victoria. A reminder that formal submissions to the existing flawed plan are due by February 14. Arapiles Open letter Summary 09th February 2025
This article summarises the open letter regarding the proposed management plan for Arapiles/Dyurrite calling for improved consultation and a better plan that recognises the importance of climbing to climbers and the local community. Over 10 000 individuals signed as well as 155 businesses and organisations, This great response has been sent to politicians in Victoria. A reminder that formal submissions to the existing flawed plan are due by February 14..
2024
Read about crag care events throughout NSW in 2024 and some plans for 2025. Help arrange a clean up at your local crag on March 2- clean up Australia Day Crag care in 2024 18th December 2024
Read about crag care events throughout NSW in 2024 and some plans for 2025. Help arrange a clean up at your local crag on March 2- clean up Australia Day.
You can now download the Member Jungle mobile app and stay up to date with what's going on our membership group. You can update your membership details and also receive notifications about important event reminders, latest news and more. Visit the Mobile App page (under Membership) to find out more. Download our New Mobile App 22nd November 2024
You can now download the Member Jungle mobile app and stay up to date with what's going on our membership group. You can update your membership details and also receive notifications about important event reminders, latest news and more. Visit the Mobile App page (under Membership) to find out more..
Climbing Film Tour 2024 invites ACANSW 17th November 2024
ACANSW was thrilled to be invited to co-host the Climbing Film Tour 2024 in Sydney. This gave us an opportunity to meet plenty of climbers young and old and spread word of the advocacy we do. .
ACANSW has partnered with the Take 3 for the Sea campaign which aims to reduce litter in waterways and on land. Getting climbers to consider Clean Up our Crags- Take3 16th November 2024
ACANSW has partnered with the Take 3 for the Sea campaign which aims to reduce litter in waterways and on land. Getting climbers to consider "taking 3 for the crag" will help keep the areas we climb in looking pristine. .
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 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.
For more information download this document
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 is news that climbing representatives will meet with the minister next week, and a parliamentary petition that only Victorians can sign is under preparation. Update on Arapiles Tooan State Park- open letter for signing 08th 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 is news that climbing representatives will meet with the minister next week, and a parliamentary petition that only Victorians can sign is under preparation. .
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 climbers. Half of the Climbing at Arapiles/ Dyurrite to be closed 05th 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 climbers. .
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 area. 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 area..
ACANSW has moved to the new membership system and created a new logo New logo 29th October 2024
ACANSW has moved to the new membership system and created a new logo.
A summary of the recently released Plan of Management for the Blue Mountains and Kanangra Boyd National Parks focusing on climber related matter The new Blue Mountains and Kanangra Boyd National Parks Plan of Management 2024 20th September 2024
A summary of the recently released Plan of Management for the Blue Mountains and Kanangra Boyd National Parks focusing on climber related matter.
Potential new basalt climbing- have your say by August 31st Unlocking Bombo Quarry 22nd August 2024
Potential new basalt climbing- have your say by August 31st.
Five-year activity update 10th July 2024
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