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Table of contents
- 1.
Mount Zero-Taravale
15 in Area
- 1.1. Puzzle Creek Bouldering 0 routes in Field
- 1.2. Wayward Boulder 1 routes in Boulder
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1.3.
Return Creek 9 routes in Area
- 1.3.1. Bouldering Wall 7 routes in Crag
- 1.3.2. Traverse Wall 2 routes in Crag
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1.4.
Narke Creek 5 routes in Area
- 1.4.1. Bouldery Goodness 4 routes in Boulder
- 1.4.2. Traversey Goodness 1 routes in Crag
- 1.5. Upper Puzzle Creek 0 routes in Crag
- 2. Index by grade
1. Mount Zero-Taravale
- Summary:
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Mostly Bouldering
Lat / Long: -19.138722, 146.063968
description
Home to many beautiful creeks, gorges, and waterfalls. Deep gorges penetrate the valley rim and hills of granite and massive boulders. There's plenty to be discovered out here, lot's of cliffs and boulders. - https://wanderstories.space/tag/mt-zero-taravale/ Much like Running River.
access issues
Privately owned nature sanctuary by AWC (Australian Wildlife Conservancy). Access permission is required from the property manager.
approach
Access to the area is very sensitive and you are unlikely to gain access. A 4WD is necessary and may be declined access for several reasons, including burn offs, researchers in the area, or rain. Please do not wreck these tracks, go slow, use four wheel drive, and lower your tyre pressure. Stick to the existing tracks.
where to stay
Camping with permission from the property manager.
ethic
Do not bolt unless having permission (unlikely). If using chalk, wash off the rock afterwards.
1.1. Puzzle Creek Bouldering
description
Is located within private property.
history
Madoc discovered this area in 2018.
1.2. Wayward Boulder
- Summary:
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All Trad climbing
1 route in Boulder
description
Near Puzzle Creek
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| Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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| 1 | Project | 22 | ||||||
1.3. Return Creek
- Summary:
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All Bouldering
Lat / Long: -19.185895, 146.123544
1.3.1. Bouldering Wall
- Summary:
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7 routes in Crag
Lat / Long: -19.183751, 146.124484
approach
From the car park, walk down the walking track to Return Creek. Cross the creek and just 10m upstream is the wall.
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| Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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| 1 | Traversed | 2m | ||||||
| 2 | Flaked | V0 | 3m | |||||
| 3 |
Cracked
Sit start | V2 | 3m | |||||
| 4 | Laidbacked | V0+ | 3m | |||||
| 5 |
Laidbacked Sit Start
Sit start | V1 | 3m | |||||
| 6 |
Edged
Sit start for a V1. | V0+ | 3m | |||||
| 7 |
Edged Alt
Crimps all the way baby | V3 | 3m | |||||
1.3.2. Traverse Wall
- Summary:
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2 routes in Crag
Lat / Long: -19.183759, 146.124287
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| Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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Traverse
Traverse from upstream to downstream. | |||||||
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Sit Start
Sit start FFA: Luen Warneke, 28 Jul 2018 | V0- | 2m | |||||
1.4. Narke Creek
- Summary:
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All Bouldering
Lat / Long: -19.175547, 146.132505
1.4.1. Bouldery Goodness
- Summary:
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4 routes in Boulder
Lat / Long: -19.172124, 146.133289
approach
Walking downstream in Narke Creek from the car park
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| Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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★ Beauty and the boulder
Sit start on the arete. Move feet up and Dyno up. FFA: Luen Warneke, 27 May 2018 Set: Luen Warneke, 27 May 2018 | V2 | 2m | |||||
| 2 |
Perched
Sit start going up and over the ledge. Mantle and leg up. FFA: Luen Warneke, 27 May 2018 Set: Sean Sullivan, 27 May 2018 | V0 | 2m | |||||
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★★ Santa Claws
Sit start. Working your way up diagonally left. For an easier alternative, you can start standing. Set: Luen Warneke, 27 May 2018 | V3 | 2m | |||||
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Courtesy Corner
Starting at the arete and end just to the left. Sit start to increase difficulty. FFA: Luen Warneke, 27 May 2018 Set: Luen Warneke, 27 May 2018 | V0- | 2m | |||||
1.4.2. Traversey Goodness
- Summary:
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1 route in Crag
Lat / Long: -19.171461, 146.133668
approach
Walking downstream in Narke Creek from the car park.
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| Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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Travercery
Wet part is slick. FFA: Luen Warneke, 27 May 2018 | V0+ | 2m | |||||
1.5. Upper Puzzle Creek
2. Index by grade
| Grade | 
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Stars | Name | Style | Pop | Area |
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| V0- | Sit Start | 2m | 1.3.2. Traverse Wall | |||
| Courtesy Corner | 2m | 1.4.1. Bouldery Goodness | ||||
| V0 | Flaked | 3m | 1.3.1. Bouldering Wall | |||
| Perched | 2m | 1.4.1. Bouldery Goodness | ||||
| V0+ | Edged | 3m | 1.3.1. Bouldering Wall | |||
| Laidbacked | 3m | 1.3.1. Bouldering Wall | ||||
| Travercery | 2m | 1.4.2. Traversey Goodness | ||||
| V1 | Laidbacked Sit Start | 3m | 1.3.1. Bouldering Wall | |||
| V2 | Cracked | 3m | 1.3.1. Bouldering Wall | |||
| ★ | Beauty and the boulder | 2m | 1.4.1. Bouldery Goodness | |||
| 22 | Project | 1.2. Wayward Boulder | ||||
| V3 | Edged Alt | 3m | 1.3.1. Bouldering Wall | |||
| ★★ | Santa Claws | 2m | 1.4.1. Bouldery Goodness | |||
| ? | Traversed | 2m | 1.3.1. Bouldering Wall | |||
| Traverse | 1.3.2. Traverse Wall |