Ascents in Warragul Rocks (Tallarook)

Tricky start, had to swing over to the arete. At the very top of the first pitch was wet grass, and I kept slipping. Finished first pitch on the face instead (to avoid the slipping).

My first lead sport climb. Feels more like a 15. Went past the bolts and finished at the tree on top, hence longer (maybe 12m).

Both Rob and I led this then I toproped it and hauled up all the gear. Rob led toproped up. Was okay (not 16, easier) even with the wet patch above the 2nd bolt. Also longer than 8m because even if you don't count the manky scramble up right as climbing you still have to reach the top. Also no 3rd bolt as shown on the topo was seen although it might have been hidden under the mank.

At the start climbed the flakes on the left as the corner was too dirty to contemplate until up level with the bolt with a sketchy traverse right to a good hold on the arete. Looking at a long groundfall onto rusted wrecks, called for a stick and clipped the bolt before proceeding. At the other end of the pitch was a tricky bit with a smear that kept slipping due to wet shoes from a grassy ledge. Second pitch with the new bolts was good value. Don't remember any of this from the first time I climbed it back in the Mesozoic. [NB: The newer routes around these parts excepting this one could use some actual descriptions about where they go and not just things like stay off of SCDR and a topo or 2 would be nice.] PS: Recovered a hanger and a quickdraw from the second bolt on the first pitch. Imagine there's a good story that goes with that.

Led on gear placed by Rhys

first pitch lead. has some bolts, carrots and small-meduim gear.

slab with crimps climbed all routes with Alastair Robertson

slab with crimps

slab with crimps

slab with crimps

really nice climb, unpro crimps at start then to cool finger crack, but couldn't hold it.

did same move, and got it.

ok climbing, small offwidth crack, limited sketchy gear. but has a few bolts on arette. bring medium cams for midway break crack.

I don't have the guide book with me but I think this was the crack to the left of Champaign...

seeping with water but still great climbing

Small sharp edges, too brittle for KP's monsterous strength, therefore I had to pick my way up for the FA

more of an epic bashing thru the cars to the climb, and "walking/climbing" off than the actual route.

I'm sure some holds are missing!