Great technical climbing on Rhyolite high on the Blue range in a semi Alpine setting
The legendary crag of the Eastern district. Bissets is a bit disjointed and broken up with access from climb to climb being somewhat frustrating. The cliff is situated on the side of a very steep hillside high in the Blue range protected by Prickly Acacia and other skin and soul destroting native plants. The rock however is exceptionally hard, smooth, good quality, and the climbs good quality also. Due to the rock type the are lends its elf to the harder more technical climbs that the nearby sandstone. Protection in the cracks is generally excellent with nuts, cams and the occasional bolt or peg.
High on a steep hill protected by prickly shit.
On the eastern side of Cooks Mill bridge is atrack (Little River Fire Track) heading east. The way is barred by a gate and signposted 'walkers only. Take this track, taking the left option a little way along. Foolw this till it makes a sharp L turn near the top of the ridge. . At this point Lowerson Walking track leads off right. This old logging track follows the contour and then turns abruptly downhill to the river. Find a suitable log to cross and make your way up stream until an opoening by some rock pools and slabs in the river. Double back about 30m to the rock fall on the steep uphill slope. Walk up the rock fall and soon a path should be found (starting near a large white tree) The way is steep but eventually the crag should be seen up on the L. The main pinnacle is easy to spot and makes a good place to drop gear. A fixed no smoking sign did mark the start of the track to get back down to the river.
For those with a 4WD the Alternative is to bash in from Tweed Spur Track.
It is also possible to to rock hop up and down the river from Cooks Mill in the drier months.
Camp at Cooks Mill or Neds Gully, one of the local caravan parks or hotels in Alexandria, Buxton, marysville or Narbethong
Mixed and trads routes are presented.
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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.
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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