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Summary
Igneous Volcanic
Lower Kororoit Creek bouldering cliff
Description
All day sun
Modest natural and clean basalt bouldering cliff 3m tall offering a few interesting crack and face climbs. Rock is clean and generally strong, though some small edges have broken off while climbing (good sign others haven't visited it). The space for a bouldering mat is limited.
If keen for more, there are two other cliffs about 200m upstream from here. One is by the creek and the second away from the creek in the fenced off grassland reserve (possible an old quarry). Both require considerable gardening and there are not obvious nice lines.
Access issues
Allowed
Park at eastern end of Dohertys Rd, Altona, at the entrance to the Kororoit Creek Nature Reserve.
Approach
Flat
<5 min
Enter the reserve and take the middle of the three gravel walking paths. Walk along path to the third electricity pole from the park entrance then step off the path and walk towards the creek to reach the cliff. It is at 37°49'57.6"S 144°50'07.3"E and https://goo.gl/maps/zaepLfqAEuzEZxze9
Ethic
No bolting and no chipping.
If you disagree with any grades or description, do not unilaterally change them. Instead add a comment to the route.
History
This cliff was discovered during the Melbourne 2021 covid lockdowns when movement was restricted to within 15km of home. Tim Peterson found it by searching the banks of every creek and river within the 15km from his home in Footscray. Thanks covid! That said, if you climber here before Tim then comment on the relevant routes etc.
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Author(s): Chris Baxter & Glenn Tempest
Date: 1994
ISBN: 0646167308
A Guide to selected rockclimbs at Mt Arapiles,the Grampians and Mt Buffalo
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Author(s): Lindorff, Goding & Hodgson
Date: 2011
ISBN: 9780646529387
Get ready to fully experience the rock climbing scene in Victoria with Sublime Climbs, a comprehensive guidebook authored by Kevin Lindorff, Josef Goding, and Jarrod Hodgson. This full-color, 380-page book covers the best climbing locations in the region, including Mt Arapiles, Mt Buffalo, and the Grampians. It features descriptions of over 700 routes, topographic maps, and breathtaking images. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the sport, Sublime Climbs has everything you need to make the most of your climbing experience in Victoria and experience all of it's classic routes.
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