Babylon Areas Guide

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1. Babylon Areas 115 routes in Crag

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1 Babylon 2 The Gaza Strip 3 The West Bank 4 Occupied Territories

Summary:

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Seasonality

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -34.828504, 150.456825

summary

The 'Wild West' climbing of Nowra. No crowds, all bush.

access issues

These crags are remote from civilisation. Be prepared for NO phone reception in and around the Babylon crag areas!

approach

Head West out of North Nowra along Illaroo Road.

where to stay

Some of the areas allow bush camping (check).

ethic

Mostly developed as a sport climbing and bouldering area. Some trad climbing exists, mainly the pure cracks. If developing new areas keep an eye and and ear out for Aboriginal cultural heritage, including cave art.

inherited from Nowra

1.1. Babylon 33 routes in Area

3 1 2

1 Eastern Cliffline 2 Western Cliffline 3 Babbling Wall

Summary:

Sport climbing and Trad climbing

Lat / Long: -34.840485, 150.473056

approach

Navigate to (-34.84705, 150.47955).

There is now a locked gate on the access track due to misuse of the area. Park near the gate and walk, taking the right route past the gate for 1km to arrive at the power line tower.

For the Western cliff line follow the worn track towards the cliff line, West of the power line, follow the cliff line right to find a way to scramble down (not great access!).

For the Eastern clifflines go from the power line tower through the bush to the right of the power line corridor - use theCrag OSM map overlay for a route hint. Do not attempt to cross from the Western to the Eastern areas below the cliff line - only pain and frustration awaits!

history

Brogan Bunt and others from 1993 onwards.

1.1.1. Eastern Cliffline 11 routes in Area

Summary:

Sport climbing and Trad climbing

Lat / Long: -34.838952, 150.474457

description

Routes are described RIGHT to LEFT.

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approach

There is a locked gate 900m from the carpark. There is space to park and walk in for an extra 10 minutes. More concerningly, there is a sign that says access prohibited - but it is likely directed at the dirtbag camping area and the dirt bike tracks. It's crown land and as such it's public access.

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		Ningishzida FA: Mark Baker, 1994	25	Sport 15m
2		Juliet FA: Tara Sutherland, 1993	24	Sport 15m
3		Project Rings up arete above four pronged tree.		Sport
4		★★ Ishtar FA: Brogan Bunt & Robyn Cleland, 1993	23	Sport 20m
5		Unknown sport route		Sport 20m
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6		Freshkigal FA: Brogan Bunt, Wade Margetts & Brett Miller, 1993	9	Trad 20m
7		Namtaru FA: Brogan Bunt, 1993	22	Trad 20m
8		Namtaru Variant FA: Brogan Bunt, Wade Margetts & Brett Miller, 1993	19	Trad 20m
9		Namtaru Direct Take SLCD's for slab then rings to top. 2RB anchor. FA: Bogan Bunt, 1994	24	Sport 20m
10		★★ Babylon By Bus No apparent loweroff anchor, 1 carrot over top? FA: Tony Barton & Brogan Bunt, 1994	24	Sport 20m
11		Babylon By Bike 2 chain anchor. FA: Tony Barton & George Fieg, 1994	25	Sport 20m

1.1.2. Western Cliffline 15 routes in Area

Summary:

Sport climbing and Trad climbing

Lat / Long: -34.840465, 150.472747

approach

There is a locked gate 900m from the carpark. There is space to park and walk in for an extra 10 minutes. More concerningly, there is a sign that says access prohibited - but it is likely directed at the dirtbag camping area and the dirt bike tracks. It's crown land and as such it's public access.

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★ Kadimirra / Ka-Dimirra FA: Brogan Bunt, 1993	19	Sport 15m, 3
2		★★ Bel Merodach Optional friend through runout. FA: Brogan Bunt & Richard Watts, 1993	21	Sport 15m, 5
3		Don't Look Back / Marouse de Watt Direct start to BM FA: Unknown, 2000	27	Sport 15m, 5
4		Gomorrah FA: Richard Watts, 1993	26	Sport 18m, 9
5		★★ Sodom FA: Tara Sutherland, 1993	25	Sport 18m, 9
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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
6		To Much Salt FA: Tara Sutherland, 1994	24	Sport 8m, 2
7		Muielliba 12m (18) 8m (23) FA: Brogan Bunt & Jamie McCready, 1994	23	Mixed trad 20m, 2, 4
8		★ Waramsin / Naram-Sin FA: Brogan Bunt & Tony Barton, 1994	22	Sport 15m, 4
9		★ Dintir FA: Brogan Bunt & Richard Watts, 1993	20	Sport 15m, 5
10		★ Balbal FA: Brogan Bunt & Richard Watts, 1993	22	Sport 20m, 6
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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
11		Zamama FA: Brogan Bunt & Tony Barton, 1994	21	Mixed trad 15m, 3
12		★ Blowing Gumby 7RB to single U anchor. FA: Brian Rattenbury	22	Sport 25m, 7
13		Gumby's Dark Side 9RB to Single U anchor. FA: Brian Rattenbury	25	Sport 25m, 9
14		★ The Craic FA: Unknown, 1999	25	Trad 20m
15		Predat-ur FA: Brogan Bunt (Solo), 1994	7	Trad 10m

1.1.3. Babbling Wall 5 routes in Sector

Summary:

Sport climbing and Trad climbing

Lat / Long: -34.838771, 150.474365

description

30 Degrees overhanging 18m high awesome orange rock!!

approach

There is a locked gate 900m from the carpark. There is space to park and walk in for an extra 10 minutes. More concerningly, there is a sign that says access prohibited - but it is likely directed at the dirtbag camping area and the dirt bike tracks. It's crown land and as such it's public access.

		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★★ Something Jumpy Start from the left side of the wall. Move right on good holds to big dyno then tough moves to the top...stay out of the cave!!	26	Sport 15m, 6
2		★★★ Daddy Issues The direct start to Something Jumpy, begin with the first two bolts of Daddy Cool clipped and then tackle some independent climbing to meet SJ at the dyno. FA: Danny Ewald	27	Sport
3		★★★ Daddy Cool The awesome line to the left of Father Figure, starts under the roof and then climbs the orange wall to the right of the cave. FA: Martin Grymel, 2022	28	Sport
4		★★★ Father Figure The right hand route. Sweet moves to good rest then bouldery crux... awesome FA: Graham Fairbairn	28	Sport 18m, 8
5		Babbling FA: Richard Watts & Vera Wong, 1993	25	Trad 20m
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1.1.4. Jumjuma 2 routes in Area

Summary:

All Trad climbing

approach

Its apparently further south along the Western Cliffline, past the gully. To be checked and located next visit.

1.2. The Gaza Strip 30 routes in Area

4 3 2 5 6 1

1 Dead Cat Wall 2 Little White Wall 3 Big White Wall 4 Falafel Wall 5 Orange Wall 6 The Green Wall

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -34.834732, 150.471953

approach

Bugong Road off Illaroo Road out of West Nowra. Navigate to (-34.83297, 150.47324).

The power line access track gate here is now locked, presumably to stop people driving cars off the cliff. You will have to find a spot along Bugong Road to park (limited!) and walk back.

Once along the access track you can either head right to the power lines and the cliff access rungs, or head left for a few hundred meters for the descent scramble gully (reaching 'Dead Cat Wall').

The path along the cliff to the descent gully is not marked, and the way down and through the jungle will be a hassle with a big pack. Be prepared!

Alternatively if you know where you are going you can rappel straight down the route of your choice.

The location of the access rungs has been geolocated on thecrag map for your convenience, and will take you down past the 'Falafel Wall'.

history

Tony Barten, Brogan Bunt, George Fieg, Sarah Fieg - 1990's. Unknown development since then. Remains of carrot bolts and replacement ring bolts.

1.2.1. Dead Cat Wall 6 routes in Area

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -34.835105, 150.474421

description

Routes are described RIGHT to LEFT.

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★ Wogpumpa FA: George Fieg, 1994	20	Sport 10m
2		★ Murray FA: Sarah Fieg, 1994	18	Sport 10m
3		★★ China Blue FA: Sarah Fieg, 1994	23	Sport 15m
4		★ Tig FA: Sarah Fieg, 1994	19	Sport 10m
5		★ Au Naturelle FA: Sarah Fieg, 1994	18	Sport 10m
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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
6		★ Difference Of Opinion FA: Damian Taylor & David Ashmore, 1996	17	Sport 10m

1.2.2. Little White Wall 6 routes in Area

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -34.834617, 150.473303

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★★ Feeling Lucky, Punk? FA: Sarah Fieg, 1994	24	Sport 20m, 6
2		★★ Shotgun Boogie FA: Tony Barton, 1994	25	Sport 20m, 6
3		Pale Rider FA: George Fieg, 1994	27	Sport 15m, 6
4		Unknown sport route 1		SportProject
5		Unknown sport route 2		SportProject 6
6		Unknown sport route 3		SportProject 4

1.2.3. Big White Wall 6 routes in Area

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -34.834504, 150.472570

description

Routes are described RIGHT to LEFT.

Caution: All routes are 30m long so be careful when lowering.

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★★ Scuds In My Duds Climb the big flake. Put a long draw on the bolt at the top. Traverse right into the 'Garden'. Gather your thoughts, then slither your way up the slippery corner then left slightly. Gain an ok rest and punch up the overhung topwall. Impressive line! Start: Start at base of big flake. FA: Tony Barton, 1995	25	Sport 25m
2		Dr Destructo FA: George Fieg, 1994	27	Sport 30m
3		Unknown sport route 5		Sport
4		★★★ Bozo The Trapeze Artist WARNING.. Bolt got pulled out while working this 16/07/17. The bolt is the crux bolt just after the no hands rest. The bolt after also looks suspect, take care until this gets rebolted. FA: Tony Barton, 1994	26	Sport 30m
5		★★★ Drop Zone The reason you came here. Half slab, half steep mega jugs. FA: Tony Barton, 1995	26	Sport 30m
6		Unknown sport route 4		Sport

1.2.4. Falafel Wall 6 routes in Area

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -34.834454, 150.472233

description

Routes are described RIGHT to LEFT.

© (Ashy)

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★★★ Access Rungs	8	Aid 16m
2		Humous & Tabouleh 12m (19) 10m (22) Climb through tree to get established onto the rock. FA: Brogan Bunt, 1995	22	Sport 22m, 2
3		Swishtawook Start: Start on ledge with access from rungs. 1st route in from rungs. FA: Brogan Bunt, 1995	23	Sport 10m
4		Myxomycetes Start: Start on ledge with access from rungs. 2nd route in from rungs. FA: Sarah Fieg, 1995	23	Sport 10m
5		Shawarma Start: Start at H&T pitch 2 belay. FA: George Fieg, 1995	24	Sport 10m
6		Botulis M Start: Start at H&T pitch 2 belay. FA: Sarah Fieg, 1995	23	Sport 10m

1.2.5. Orange Wall 1 route in Area

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -34.834714, 150.470865

description

Routes are described RIGHT to LEFT.

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1.2.6. The Green Wall 5 routes in Area

Summary:

Sport climbing and Trad climbing

Lat / Long: -34.834855, 150.469447

description

Distinctive green coloured very steep (~35°) wall up on a rock shelf.

		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		Untitled Route		Trad
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2		Green Eggs and Ham FA: Brogan Bunt, 1995	24	Sport 15m, 7
3		Green Eggs and Ham Direct FA: George Fieg, 1995	27	Sport 15m
4		Unknown sport route 6		SportProject
5		Green Dream FA: Sarah Fieg, 1995	26	Sport 20m, 7

1.3. The West Bank 12 routes in Area

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -34.819496, 150.441734

approach

Lower Bugong Road off Bugong Road off Illaroo Road, West from Nowra. Navigate to (-34.81950, 150.44341)

history

Rod Young and others, 1996 onwards

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		Cannibals and Missionaries FA: Tara Sutherland, 1997	23	Sport 10m, 5
2		★ Unknown Soldier At the impossible blank section down low climb into W&P and then back on route. FA: Tim Booth, 2000	25	Sport 20m, 6
3		★★ War and Peace FA: Colin Berry, 1996	25	Sport 20m, 7
4		★★★ Killer Loop FA: Rod Young, 1996	24	Sport 15m, 7
5		★★ Chemical Warfare FA: Chris Gregory, 1996	21	Sport 15m, 7
6		★★ Smith & Wesson FA: Rod Young, 1996	22	Sport 15m, 7
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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
7		★ Ode To Katie 12m (18) 'Access' pitch to half way ledge and upper climbs. 12m (22) FA: Rod Young, 1997	22	Sport 24m, 2
8		★★ Flesh Mechanic FA: brian rattenbury	22	Sport 24m
9		★★★ Duke Nukem FA: Rod Young, 1996	25	Sport 24m
10		★★ Calci Virus An old Rabbit project.Start 6m right of Duke Nukem on the ledge left of Rodent. From ringbolt belay on ledge follow bolts up sustained wall to anchors under last little roof. Set: Rabbit, 1997 FA: Matt Adams, 2003	27	Sport 20m, 11
11		Rodent FA: brian rattenbury	23	Sport 24m, 8
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12		★★ The Shining Path FA: Tyler Smith, 2000	23	Sport 25m, 9

1.4. Occupied Territories 40 routes in Area

1 2 3 5 4

1 Scoop Wall 2 Slabs 3 First Canyon 4 Holy Wall 5 Second Canyon

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -34.812054, 150.449263

description

The climbing at OT is varied, from grade 12 slabs to grade 25 pumpers. It is located in a great out of the way place so the usually annoyances that you asscociate with nowra do not exist. Location: From the roundabout at the North Nowra shops head right (instead of left to go to the grotto and camping areas) and follow Illaroo road out of Nowra. At 10.5km there is an intersection (Illaroo road goes left to Babylon) continue on straight ahead and shortly the road will turn to dirt (11.1km from roundabout). You will then pass under some high voltage power lines (13.1Km) and Lower Bugong road (13.9Km) off to the left (Goes to West Bank). Continue straight ahead for another kilometre of so until Abernethy�s Road appears on the left (15.1km from roundabout). Take this road for 1.5km until the road weaves down and left underneath a cliff line. Park at the bottom of the hill off the road and walk 15m to the first climb. Do NOT park in the obvious clearing on the right side of the road opposite the crag in a 2wd as the ground is soft and you will likely get bogged. The road gets a little rough near the crag so take care in a low clearance car.

access issues

Now in Bugong National Park. No dogs.

approach

From the roundabout at the North 'Nowra' shops head right (instead of left to go to the grotto and camping areas) and follow Illaroo road out of 'Nowra'. At 10.5km there is an intersection (Illaroo road goes left to Babylon) continue on straight ahead and shortly the road will turn to dirt (11.1km from roundabout). You will then pass under some high voltage power lines (13.1Km) and Lower Bugong road (13.9Km) off to the left (Goes to West Bank). Continue straight ahead for another kilometre of so until Abernethy�s Road appears on the left (15.1km from roundabout). Take this road for 1.5km until the road weaves down and left underneath a cliff line. Park at the bottom of the hill off the road and walk 15m to the first climb. Do NOT park in the obvious clearing on the right side of the road opposite the crag in a 2wd as the ground is soft and you will likely get bogged. The road gets a little rough near the crag so take care in a low clearance car.

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history

2003, 2005 ?

1.4.1. Scoop Wall 12 routes in Area

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -34.811583, 150.451554

description

The first section of cliff visible from the carpark. climbing varies from steepness to easy slabbing

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1		★★ Infiltrator / Infiltrator Part 11 Start up first two bolts of Beit Hadassah and then trend left onto arete. More engaging than it's neighbour For infiltrator Part 11 get up Infiltrator then move up the headwall to the DRB LO. You can Bivy on the ledges for 3 days leading up to the slightly punchy headwall Set: 12 Sep 2018 FFA: 12 Sep 2018 FA: Simon Vaughan, 12 Sep 2018 FA: Simon Vaughan, 24 Apr	15/16	Sport 12m, 5
2		★ Beit Hadassah The second climb at the crag. Climb up slab left of crack. Start: 10m from your car under camo bolt FA: J Lammers, 2000	14	Sport 18m, 6
3		Bearded Lady the crack right of Beit Haddash to lower off as for BH Start: 2m right of BH under crack FA: C Fox, 2000	11	Trad 18m
4		Bunkered Down An old Chris Fox project that stood bolted for many many years until the first ascent. Up through jugs under the roof, at the third bolt punch way out right to gain a way through the blank section up to the break above (possible alt-method going left?), from there a stiff overhung boulder problem on small sharp crimps to reach the anchor. Set: chris fox FFA: Matt Hoschke, 18 Jul 2020	25	Sport 10m, 4
5		★ The Occupied Force Up steeply to lip of roof then over this to rest. continue up wall to anchors Start: Under roof on ledge in cave 5m right of BH. FA: The great bear	23	Sport 14m, 5
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6		★ Attention Seeker Start 5 metres to the right of Occupied Force. Punchy start thru some suspect rock, then keep on paddling past plenty of big holds on good rock to airy finish. A bit run-out, make sure you fall in the right places. FA: C Fox, 2006	20 R	Sport 20m, 6
7		★ No Scoop For You Up scoop nazi then past two bolts then traverse left and up short flake to easier ground Start: as for scoop nazi FA: S Hawkshaw, 2000	24	Sport 15m, 5
8		★★ Scoop Party easy if you can crimp. Up beautiful wall past thin moves to gain scooped orange wall. lower off under roof. Start: Under middle of scooped orange face FA: S Hawkshaw, 2000	24	Sport 15m, 5
9		★ Six Day War	18	Sport 15m, 5
10		★ Seven Day War A later day extention to Six Day War (18) which makes it all but obsolete. Up burly start and cruise to top of cliff. nice position up high. 3m right of SN off boulder FA: J Lammers	19	Sport 18m, 7
11		★ Gazpacho por favor. stick clip first ring and climb short steep wall on jugs. would be great if it were longer. Start: 2m right of Six day war FA: S Hawkshaw, 2000	17	Sport 8m, 2
12		★ Failed Diplomacy Climb the steep crack and headwall. Start: Just left of crack 2m right of gazpacho FA: S Martin, 2000	20	Sport 18m, 5

1.4.2. Slabs 10 routes in Area

Summary:

Sport climbing and Trad climbing

Lat / Long: -34.811990, 150.451099

description

The slabs offer great easier climbing on (predominantly) awesome orange sandstone. Location: Located about 50m up the hill from Scoop wall

approach

Located about 50m up the hill from 'Scoop' wall

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★ TV Girl Left most route on the slabs. Balancy start to an interesting pull over the small bulge at mid height FFA: Simon Vaughan, 19 Apr	15	Sport 10m, 4
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2		★ GMA Start on left side of orange section of slab 3 metres right of 'TV Girl'. Up slab past bulge to lower off. Keep straight on between the 3rd & 4th bolts crux to earn the 16 - going a metre or two left off-route makes it more like a 14. FA: Chris Fox, 2000	16	Sport 10m
3		★ Just Right Up the groove feature past three bolts to DBB under roof. FA: Steve Hawkshaw, 2000	13	Sport 10m
4		★ Crunchy Nut 4 metres right of hibernate under flake in roof. Up slab to steeper section of slab and tend left to anchors as for 'Just Right'.	16	Sport 10m
5		Cereal Offender Bolted by Steve, stolen by Dod. Climb 'Crunchy Nut', then up to the right and through the roof. FA: Mr David O'Donnell	22	Sport 16m
6		★ Cereal Killer Start under orange flake, Up slab to flake and up to anchors under roof FA: Steve Hawkshaw, 2000	12	Sport 10m
7		★ The Golan Heights 2 metres right of Cereal Killer, up through gold towards the honeycomb roof. FFA: Matt Tranter Set: Matt Tranter FA: Matt Tranter, 12 Sep 2018	17	Sport 10m, 6
8		Checkpoint Charlie The leftward slanting crack, starting at The Bridge and ending at the anchors of Cereal Killer. Clip the first (and second if you like you ankles to remain undamaged) bolts on The Bridge and then trad it up to the convenient anchors at the top of the crack. FFA: Matt Tranter & Simon Vaughan, 16 Sep 2018	12	Mixed trad 12m, 1
9		★ The Bridge Last bolted route on the right facing the cliff, nice start moves and tricky finish, worth doing FA: Simon Vaughan, 12 Sep 2018	15	Sport 10m, 5
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10		★ Sweet Goodness 20m to the right of Cereal after all the chossy black wall. Start finger crack at the right end of the black, up the finger crack to gain flake and up to tree. FA: Chris Bentham, 2005	18	Trad 10m

1.4.3. First Canyon 12 routes in Area

Summary:

Mostly Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -34.812290, 150.450328

description

About 30m right of the slab wall is a grotto feature that has some great steeper walls. It features one of the crag classics Axis of Evil which tackles the impressively overhung buttress in the back of the grotto.

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		★★ Every Holds A Spinner Start on front of boulder just right of large tree. Up steeply through the slopeyness to the head wall and final arête to anchors. Contains some funky moves as the rock is tilted so none of the breaks are horizontal. FA: Mike Law, 2000	23	Sport 15m, 5
2		★★ Arc de l'Ecce Homo First route you will find as you enter the canyon. A tree is currently almost touching the black wall which marks the start. A nice sequency start up the short punchy wall to the slab. Tend up and right to final pumpy moves of desert storm and shared anchor. FA: Bundy, 2006	22	Sport 16m, 8
3		★★ Desert Storm Start on the left of orange wall. Up scooped rock to big flake then climb the steep orange wall to lower off below cave. FA: Steve Hawkshaw, 2000	21	Sport 15m, 6
4		★ Intifada 2m right of Desert Storm below orange arête. A bouldery start leads to a bongo drum bolt and rest. Belayer beware as the leader climbs past the loose, crumbly rock. Finish up the steep orange wall and arête. FA: Chris "Lincoln" Fox, 2005	19	Sport 12m, 5
5		★ Escape Artist Just right of 'Intifada'. Mantel up to scoops then up to cave. Head out via steep scoop and tend right to anchors. FA: Steve Hawkshaw, 2000	19	Sport 10m, 5
6		★ War Of Aggression In middle of black wall under big white horn. 'Steep' slopey start past 3 bolts to comfortable rest then continue up the committing crimpy headwall past three more bolts to lower off. FA: Neil Monteith	23	Sport 15m
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7		★★★ Axis of Evil On left side of the narrow steep scooped wall. Up the scoop on jugs and fantastically solid rock to crimpy face, then continue to rest and launch through final bulge to anchor. Take care when cleaning in order to avoid swinging into boulder behind the belayer. Overhangs 5m in 18m! Crag Classic, a test piece for the grade in 'Nowra'. FA: Steve Hawkshaw, 2000	24	Sport 18m, 8
8		★ Evil Line A link up but worthwhile as its so long. Head up Axis past the first five bolts (don't clip the sixth or you will get killer rope drag). Hand traverse right and finish up the last five bolts of the Final Solution. FA: Steve Hawkshaw, 2000	25	Sport 25m, 11
9		The Final Line Start: just right of AoE. Solo up corner to ledge with care as you reach the top. Head up wall to 2nd bolt then do some unlikely thin moves (just right of Axis) to reach break. Tend right through scoops to jugs and launch up steep wall to cave. Sneak Mcdougall rest at cave and continue up final wall to anchors. FA: Steve Hawkshaw, 2000	25	Sport 20m, 8
10		Trench Warfare Start: on right side of pyramid shaped block Climb right side of block to ledge then up hand crack to off width and up to cliff top. TRAD FA: Howie McGhie & Chris Fox, 2000	17	Trad 22m
11		Open Project Up awkward looking crack		Sport 20m
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12		Easter Bunny Start in back of the canyon. Best for belayer to be down below the start. Up and around blunt prowl thingo. Up and over small rooflet and onto jugs to top of cliff. Maybe take a small cam for the run out section under the roof. FA: Jason Lammers, 2000	21	Sport 20m

1.4.4. Holy Wall 1 route in Area

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -34.812330, 150.449878

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
1		Clip or Whip FA: Chris Fox	21	Sport 18m, 7

1.4.5. Second Canyon 5 routes in Area

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -34.812303, 150.449078

description

Just around the corner from the Card Deck is the second canyon. This wall has some nice long routes.

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		Route	Grade	Style		Selected ascents
The Card Deck Short steep wall up on a rock ledge, between Canyon 1 and 2.
2		★★ Subterfuge On left side of ledge under corner, layback up steep pumpy corner past 5 bolts to final slab top out. FA: Stephen Hawkshaw, 2000	22	Sport 15m, 5
3		★★ The Ace of Spades Up steep scoop past 3 bolts, then use a long sling on 4th bolt before traversing left to clip the last bolt of 'Subterfuge' and finish as for that route. The guidebook states "despite appearances the rock is very solid", but the rock scars suggest otherwise. FA: Jason Lammers, 2005	22	Sport 15m, 4
4		Open Project Set: Stephen Hawkshaw		SportProject 13m, 4
A little past The Card Deck is a long grey wall with a small rock ledge above the ground
6		★★ Township Rebellion In the middle of long grey face A burly start past three bolts leads to a break where the route heads right and up to flake. Continue up wall to finish with hands on top of cliff. FA: Steve Hawkshaw, 2000	21	Sport 23m, 8
7		★ Mr Donut Head Man Start at short flake under obvious arête Up flake and right to 2nd bolt then tricky move to rest. Reachy move through bulge and up the nice technical arête to slopey top. Only single lower off at this stage as continuation up top arête may eventuate. FA: Steve Hawkshaw, 2000	23	Sport 13m

2. Index by grade

Grade		Stars	Name	Style	Pop	Area
7			Predat-ur	Trad 10m		1.1.2. Western Cliffline
8		★★★	Access Rungs	Aid 16m		1.2.4. Falafel Wall
9			Freshkigal	Trad 20m		1.1.1. Eastern Cliffline
11			Bearded Lady	Trad 18m		1.4.1. Scoop Wall
12		★	Cereal Killer	Sport 10m		1.4.2. Slabs
			Checkpoint Charlie	Mixed trad 12m, 1		1.4.2. Slabs
13		★	Just Right	Sport 10m		1.4.2. Slabs
14		★	Beit Hadassah	Sport 18m, 6		1.4.1. Scoop Wall
15		★	TV Girl	Sport 10m, 4		1.4.2. Slabs
		★	The Bridge	Sport 10m, 5		1.4.2. Slabs
15/16		★★	Infiltrator	Sport 12m, 5		1.4.1. Scoop Wall
16		★	Crunchy Nut	Sport 10m		1.4.2. Slabs
		★	GMA	Sport 10m		1.4.2. Slabs
17		★	Difference Of Opinion	Sport 10m		1.2.1. Dead Cat Wall
		★	Gazpacho	Sport 8m, 2		1.4.1. Scoop Wall
		★	The Golan Heights	Sport 10m, 6		1.4.2. Slabs
			Trench Warfare	Trad 22m		1.4.3. First Canyon
18		★	Au Naturelle	Sport 10m		1.2.1. Dead Cat Wall
		★	Murray	Sport 10m		1.2.1. Dead Cat Wall
		★	Six Day War	Sport 15m, 5		1.4.1. Scoop Wall
		★	Sweet Goodness	Trad 10m		1.4.2. Slabs
19			Namtaru Variant	Trad 20m		1.1.1. Eastern Cliffline
		★	Kadimirra	Sport 15m, 3		1.1.2. Western Cliffline
			Assur-Bani-Pal	Trad 15m		1.1.4. Jumjuma
			Wallaby	Trad 15m		1.1.4. Jumjuma
		★	Tig	Sport 10m		1.2.1. Dead Cat Wall
		★	Seven Day War	Sport 18m, 7		1.4.1. Scoop Wall
		★	Escape Artist	Sport 10m, 5		1.4.3. First Canyon
		★	Intifada	Sport 12m, 5		1.4.3. First Canyon
20		★	Dintir	Sport 15m, 5		1.1.2. Western Cliffline
		★	Wogpumpa	Sport 10m		1.2.1. Dead Cat Wall
		★	Failed Diplomacy	Sport 18m, 5		1.4.1. Scoop Wall
20 R		★	Attention Seeker	Sport 20m, 6		1.4.1. Scoop Wall
21		★★	Bel Merodach	Sport 15m, 5		1.1.2. Western Cliffline
			Zamama	Mixed trad 15m, 3		1.1.2. Western Cliffline
		★★	Chemical Warfare	Sport 15m, 7		1.3. The West Bank
		★★	Desert Storm	Sport 15m, 6		1.4.3. First Canyon
			Easter Bunny	Sport 20m		1.4.3. First Canyon
			Clip or Whip	Sport 18m, 7		1.4.4. Holy Wall
		★★	Township Rebellion	Sport 23m, 8		1.4.5. Second Canyon
22			Namtaru	Trad 20m		1.1.1. Eastern Cliffline
		★	Balbal	Sport 20m, 6		1.1.2. Western Cliffline
		★	Blowing Gumby	Sport 25m, 7		1.1.2. Western Cliffline
		★	Waramsin	Sport 15m, 4		1.1.2. Western Cliffline
			Humous & Tabouleh	Sport 22m, 2		1.2.4. Falafel Wall
		★★	Flesh Mechanic	Sport 24m		1.3. The West Bank
		★	Ode To Katie	Sport 24m, 2		1.3. The West Bank
		★★	Smith & Wesson	Sport 15m, 7		1.3. The West Bank
			Cereal Offender	Sport 16m		1.4.2. Slabs
		★★	Arc de l'Ecce Homo	Sport 16m, 8		1.4.3. First Canyon
		★★	Subterfuge	Sport 15m, 5		1.4.5. Second Canyon
		★★	The Ace of Spades	Sport 15m, 4		1.4.5. Second Canyon
23		★★	Ishtar	Sport 20m		1.1.1. Eastern Cliffline
			Muielliba	Mixed trad 20m, 2, 4		1.1.2. Western Cliffline
		★★	China Blue	Sport 15m		1.2.1. Dead Cat Wall
			Botulis M	Sport 10m		1.2.4. Falafel Wall
			Myxomycetes	Sport 10m		1.2.4. Falafel Wall
			Swishtawook	Sport 10m		1.2.4. Falafel Wall
			Infidel	Sport 25m		1.2.5. Orange Wall
			Cannibals and Missionaries	Sport 10m, 5		1.3. The West Bank
			Rodent	Sport 24m, 8		1.3. The West Bank
		★★	The Shining Path	Sport 25m, 9		1.3. The West Bank
		★	The Occupied Force	Sport 14m, 5		1.4.1. Scoop Wall
		★★	Every Holds A Spinner	Sport 15m, 5		1.4.3. First Canyon
		★	War Of Aggression	Sport 15m		1.4.3. First Canyon
		★	Mr Donut Head Man	Sport 13m		1.4.5. Second Canyon
24		★★	Babylon By Bus	Sport 20m		1.1.1. Eastern Cliffline
			Juliet	Sport 15m		1.1.1. Eastern Cliffline
			Namtaru Direct	Sport 20m		1.1.1. Eastern Cliffline
			To Much Salt	Sport 8m, 2		1.1.2. Western Cliffline
		★★	Feeling Lucky, Punk?	Sport 20m, 6		1.2.2. Little White Wall
			Shawarma	Sport 10m		1.2.4. Falafel Wall
			Green Eggs and Ham	Sport 15m, 7		1.2.6. The Green Wall
		★★★	Killer Loop	Sport 15m, 7		1.3. The West Bank
		★	No Scoop For You	Sport 15m, 5		1.4.1. Scoop Wall
		★★	Scoop Party	Sport 15m, 5		1.4.1. Scoop Wall
		★★★	Axis of Evil	Sport 18m, 8		1.4.3. First Canyon
25			Babylon By Bike	Sport 20m		1.1.1. Eastern Cliffline
			Ningishzida	Sport 15m		1.1.1. Eastern Cliffline
			Gumby's Dark Side	Sport 25m, 9		1.1.2. Western Cliffline
		★★	Sodom	Sport 18m, 9		1.1.2. Western Cliffline
		★	The Craic	Trad 20m		1.1.2. Western Cliffline
			Babbling	Trad 20m		1.1.3. Babbling Wall
		★★	Shotgun Boogie	Sport 20m, 6		1.2.2. Little White Wall
		★★	Scuds In My Duds	Sport 25m		1.2.3. Big White Wall
		★★★	Duke Nukem	Sport 24m		1.3. The West Bank
		★	Unknown Soldier	Sport 20m, 6		1.3. The West Bank
		★★	War and Peace	Sport 20m, 7		1.3. The West Bank
			Bunkered Down	Sport 10m, 4		1.4.1. Scoop Wall
		★	Evil Line	Sport 25m, 11		1.4.3. First Canyon
			The Final Line	Sport 20m, 8		1.4.3. First Canyon
26			Gomorrah	Sport 18m, 9		1.1.2. Western Cliffline
		★★	Something Jumpy	Sport 15m, 6		1.1.3. Babbling Wall
		★★★	Bozo The Trapeze Artist	Sport 30m		1.2.3. Big White Wall
		★★★	Drop Zone	Sport 30m		1.2.3. Big White Wall
			Green Dream	Sport 20m, 7		1.2.6. The Green Wall
27			Don't Look Back	Sport 15m, 5		1.1.2. Western Cliffline
		★★★	Daddy Issues	Sport		1.1.3. Babbling Wall
			Pale Rider	Sport 15m, 6		1.2.2. Little White Wall
			Dr Destructo	Sport 30m		1.2.3. Big White Wall
			Green Eggs and Ham Direct	Sport 15m		1.2.6. The Green Wall
		★★	Calci Virus	Sport 20m, 11		1.3. The West Bank
28		★★★	Daddy Cool	Sport		1.1.3. Babbling Wall
		★★★	Father Figure	Sport 18m, 8		1.1.3. Babbling Wall
?			Project	Sport		1.1.1. Eastern Cliffline
			Unknown sport route	Sport 20m		1.1.1. Eastern Cliffline
			Unknown sport route 1	SportProject		1.2.2. Little White Wall
			Unknown sport route 2	SportProject 6		1.2.2. Little White Wall
			Unknown sport route 3	SportProject 4		1.2.2. Little White Wall
			Unknown sport route 4	Sport		1.2.3. Big White Wall
			Unknown sport route 5	Sport		1.2.3. Big White Wall
			Unknown sport route 6	SportProject		1.2.6. The Green Wall
			Untitled Route	Trad		1.2.6. The Green Wall
			Open Project	Sport 20m		1.4.3. First Canyon
			Open Project	SportProject 13m, 4		1.4.5. Second Canyon