Routes in Rockhampton

Walk on by because there's much better climbing just up the hill. Climb mostly right side up slot on edges and very dirty rock, offwidth technique not necessary.

From original open project description of climb: Might have some trouble with crash-pads due to the slope of the ground. Plenty of opportunity for gear and-or top-rope from the tree at the top of the crack.

Open project. Sit-start right with a two-handed sloper-rail. Track feet across a series of interesting heel and toe hooks to partially circumnavigate the boulder moving left (against the force of gravity). Top-out after the arete having finished swinging about near the floor.

A short and fun hand crack that has some good placements in solid rock. A good option for trad beginner, top-rope or done as a high-ball boulder with ample space at the bottom for mats and spotter.

Open crack project. A series of single pitch lines on a reasonably exposed slabby block. Looks like a lot of fun with a reasonable trad placements and/or trees for the top-rope included.

This climb is often top-roped and is a fine, technical and sustained route. Climb the line 1mtr left of the arete, using a few desperate lay-aways off the arete. Top out at the DBB.

Start on the belay boulder and climb the atmospheric arete which has thought provoking moves. Pass 4 bolts to top-out at the Siriosis DBB

Stand on the block and commit to the wall.

Climb the wide manky crack and finish by scrambling up the gully.

A great line which has the most unique hold at Playpen being "the nose or beard". Commonly climbed as sport it was originally climbed with a nut/cam placement between the 2nd & 3rd bolt in the left variation of Camarello Brillo crack. Missing the 3rd clip would result in a ground fall.

Good rock, all natural gear. The line follows 3 seperate cracks, the middle one taking you diagonally right. Top out at S.E DRBB.

Good warm up and beginner route. As with Special Education, originally climbed with nut placement between 2nd and 3rd bolt in the right variation of Camarello Brillo.

Good gear and easy moves. Good beginner climb. Start just left of the tree and work your way up the crack and corner system. Several exit variants. Take care of loose blocks.

Start just right of the tree and bumble up the big crack. There are a few interesting moves and good wires.

Stick to the line of bolts and refrain from using the easy and big cracks and corner edges left or right.

Short climb with some interesting moves. Start is a few metres to the left from the bottom of access path. Anchor off the large tree stump at top of access path. FA on top-rope solo.

Same start as Lichen. Stick to the right side of the slab between the arete and the crack.

Follow a clear line of cracks , 3 bolts in place in the middle of the project

A short but enjoyable line that is more challenging than it first appears. Rappel off tree at bottom of Main Wall to access anchors. The missing plate is now in place and also a bolt for the belayer at the start to avoid falls from the small ledge

Shared start with Fish and Chips but imediately trends left to follow the bolts.

Current climbers know this route as Fish and Chips but no-one can recall where the name came from. There is a video from the 90s where local climbers called it One Hit Wonder and graded it as an 18. However, at some point an integral hold was partially broken off and this would explain why the grade is regarded closer to 20.

A short, pumpy line with an early crux which has two possible variations. Stay left after the first bolt for the much harder of the two. There is a DBB at the 4th clip for top-roping and lower off or continue up to top out.

Open Project at the very bottom of The Basement Wall. Route comprises of a very tricky start which was first climbed by aid techniques using pro in the crack. Upon reaching the first set of anchors the line traverses left across the face to a second anchor set. The route setter wishes it to be considered as one route in a single push rather than an extension. Has not had a Free First Ascent.

Slightly overhung start makes this a good challenge but is easy in comparison to R-ocktane a few metres to the left. Arguably the best textured (grippy) rock at Playpen is on this wall. Climb up to the ledge to find the DBB.

Start is at the bottom right-hand corner of the face below the belay boulder. Work up and to the left to reach the first bolt and then head straight up. Name was derived from the first top-rope expedition with eagles soaring overhead and colourful language from the Italian, Loneclimber.

Nasty piece of work. Lots of loose looking boulders, best left alone! Between Out for a Duck & Rose Amongst Thorns (thus the name) 😊. Start at tree on ledge.

There is nothing contrived about this line. Pass 5 RB to arrive at the DBB using whatever holds and techniques you need to. Inspired by the classic novel and subsequent movie by Michael Crichton, this climb is infectiously good.

The twin cracks left of square overhanging arete. Up the crack through two bulges. Bridge up to ledge on right up to tree belay.

This route is incomplete and the route setter respectfully asks that no attempts are made until it is open.

Toward left end of cliff is a flat topped boulder with a right leaning off-width on right side of boulder.

On left wall of the gully between Hansel and Gretel.

Large dark boulder on the very right side of bottom tier. Standing start to the left of the arrow-shaped impalement rock. Straight up the middle and top out.

Sit start variation on the knife edge of the impalement rock.

This route is located on a small outcrop, on the main walking track to the summit. Top-rope only from one of the trees.