Archives: Locations
Dyurrite/Mt Arapiles
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Widely regarded as the top rock climbing area in Australia, is of world renown. More than 4000 routes have been developed on the many cliffs, crags and pinnacles, presenting variety and challenge to climbers of all levels of experience. It is hands down the ideal learning environment for trad climbing at all levels.
Geboor/Camel’s Hump, Mt Macedon
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Steep and solid rock, with a variety of short pumpy sport routes, tall trad lines, and crispy boulder problems, as well as a small cliff ideal for learning Sport Climbing. The walk in from the car-park is generally less than 10 minutes.
Nanadhong/Cathedral Ranges
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Part of the traditional lands of the Taungurung people, Sugarloaf Peak (Barralbarayi) in the Cathedral Ranges (Nanadhong) offers a wide variety of climbing from extremely easy up to mid-twenties grades. A good two hour’s drive from Melbourne, it’s a popular rock-climbing destination for city dwellers. The area also boasts excellent camping and hiking with some…
Falcon’s Lookout, Werribee Gorge
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On its own a worthwhile destination as it boasts plenty of wild, rugged scenery and spectacular views. The only climbing allowed in the park is at a cliff called “Falcon’s lookout”, a collection of 70+ climbs in a clean, vertical cliff face, and there is variety enough for every skill level. The walk-in from the…
You Yangs Regional Park – Lookout Wall
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Typically this granite outcrop of boulders and slabs offers mostly short low angled face climbs on rough rock with small holds. It is ideal for group climbing, having solid rock and plenty of friction. There is also good scope for practising rope skills, having a cleaner layout in which to place gear and hang about.
Gravity Worx Indoor Climbing Gym
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Victoria’s only indoor climbing facility in Melbourne to offer international sport and speed climbing competition standard walls. Auto-belay, partner belay and lead climbing options.
Mt Buffalo
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Home to one of the tallest granite climbing walls in Australia and situated in the High Country, Mount Buffalo offers a wide range of activities, including big wall climbing, abseiling, cross-country skiing, and backcountry skiing. With sufficient snow cover during winter, it’s an ideal location for teaching alpine skills, featuring both standard and technical slopes.…
Gariwerd/Grampians (Summerday Valley)
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Renowned for some of the best sandstone rock climbing by climbers from around the globe
Hotham Heights
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Mount Hotham and Hotham Heights are renowned for their world-class ski resort, offering diverse terrain, including steep, challenging runs and excellent snow conditions. Uniquely, the village is located at the top of the mountain, providing stunning views and a ski-in, ski-out experience. In addition to downhill skiing, the area is popular for cross-country and backcountry…
You Yangs Regional Park – Royalty Walls
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Typically this granite outcrop of boulders and slabs offers mostly short low angled face climbs on rough rock with small holds. It is ideal for group climbing, having solid rock and plenty of friction. There is also good scope for practising rope skills, having a cleaner layout in which to place gear and hang about.