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This crag has been closed by National Parks (Feb 2019). Please do not climb here until further notice.

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A great find - the then bumblies Julian and Simon managed to bolt and, eventually, send some classic steep sport routes.

Be aware that most routes at this crag rely on one bolt keeping you off the deck, even when you're well up the pitch. If a bolt breaks or pulls, or a biner unclips, you're toast. Bad belaying pretty much guarantees groundfall potential as well - this has already resulted in a number of big plummets, near groundfalls, and actual groundfalls even from quite high on routes (thankfully with surprisingly minimal injuries, so far).

The climbs are great - but it's your own responsibility to decide whether or not to climb them.

Mobile coverage is poor to non-existent from the car-park to and at the caves. However there is coverage from the top terrace at Pygmy Terraces near the car-park so there may also be coverage if you scramble to the top of Millenium.

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Restricciones heredado de Grampians

Climbing restrictions apply to many crags in Gariwerd/Grampians. Some of these restrictions are likely to change over time as assessments are completed. Tags are being applied to most crags to reflect their current status. Additional access-notes are provided to clarify restrictions where required (and will over-ride this notice). Current and further Parks Victoria advice can be found at https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/grampians-national-park/rock-climbing-in-gariwerd

Acceso

Note the road from Buandik campground is closed in the cold wet months (from about Jun/Jul) to protect the road itself, and is scheduled to open at 'October' 31 each year. The Parks Vic website has a link to the 'Grampians' Road Report, which gives current road conditions and road closures. If the gate is closed keen climbers can still get there simply by walking up the road from Buandik (about 1 hr total). If the gate is open, drive up Goat Track from Buandik for about 1.5km. This crag pretty much completely occupies the top of the hill to the right (south) as Goat Track reaches it's high point. 2WD cars can be coaxed up the hill...but a bit of clearance and/or 4WD is certainly desirable to navigate the large water bars and steep loose rocky sections (softroaders will be fine). When the road reaches a saddle at the top of the hill and starts to drop for the first time, there is a parking bay on the left (north) side of the road. The walk-in starts directly opposite, you can't really see the crag so just follow the well-formed track. The view of the crag in the first topo below is from the intersection of Goat Track and 'Victoria Range' Road - if you end up here you've gone too far, go back towards Buandik until you reach the saddle.

Goat Track is equally passable to/from the east (i.e. for suitable cars), and joins up with Syphon Rd at the eastern foot of the range. This way is probably a bit quicker if you're driving to/from Halls Gap but involves a bit more rough driving. Great views though.

The walking track is well trod and easy to follow, and initially heads away from the road but then starts veering left and contours the hillside, until you reach the 'Five Spice' cave after about 10 minutes.

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Ética heredado de Grampians

Grampians / Gariwerd access issues have emerged (2019) due to potential risk to the environment and cultural sites. Climbers need to be aware that there are significant Aboriginal sites in the Grampians, especially in cave areas. Please take time to understand the access situation. Leave no trace and climb responsibly.

Please note that due to the fact that the Grampians is a National Park, dogs and other pets are not allowed in the park except in vehicles on sealed roads and in sealed car parks.

===Cliffcare Climber’s Code===

  • Find out about and observe access restrictions and agreements.

  • Use existing access tracks to minimise erosion - keep to hard ground & rock surfaces.

  • Do not disturb nesting birds or other wildlife.

  • Protect all native vegetation, especially at the base of cliffs. Wire brushing to remove mosses and 'gardening' in cracks and gullies is not permitted. Use slings to protect trees while belaying or abseiling if belay anchors are not provided.

  • Respect sites of geological, cultural, or other scientific interest. Do NOT develop new climbs in or near Cultural Heritage sites.

  • Chalk has high visual impact - minimise your use of it. Parks Victoria have requested the use of coloured chalk in Gariwerd.

  • Minimise the placement of fixed equipment, especially where Trad gear is available. Respect any "no bolting" areas.

  • Do not leave any rubbish - take it home with you.

  • Dispose of human waste in a sanitary manner (bury, or even better pack it out). Do not pollute water supplies.

  • Off-road driving is illegal in Gariwerd.

  • Keep campsites clean, and do not light campfires outside of official metal fire pits.

For more detailed information visit https://www.cliffcare.org.au/education

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Cerrado

Looks like a fun bit of steep thugging.

Start: This is the route on its own in the cave you get to before the main area.

PA: Stuart Wyithe

Cerrado

A red fixed hanger and a glue-reinforced flake can be found on this line.

Start: Start 10m L of 'Five Spice'

PA: Equipped by Sharik Walker?, 2000

Cerrado

Careful on the runout finish.

Start in the left of the main cave, a few metres left of Nomads.

5 bolts to finish in the middle of nowhere. Lower off the last or back clean it. The finish is fairly juggy but you really wouldn't want to blow the last clip.

PA: Simon Atkins, 2000

Cerrado

Roof climbers rave about this one. Steep jugging to a few hard moves at the end. Unfortunately once again the bolt spacing warrants caution.

Start down the very back of the left end of the main cave.

7 bolts to rap anchor. There's almost groundfall potential at the 5th and 6th bolts, and also beware the block behind you at the last bolt.

PA: Julian Saunders, 2000

Cerrado

The best "moderate" route here. Nomads to the large matching hueco, watch out for the run out.

PA: Julian Saunders, 2000

Cerrado

Quite close to Nomads but it still looks great. The usual warning applies about having only a single bolt between you and the ground at times.

Start as for Nomads.

Break R from Nomads after the 1st bolt, then follow the line of holds 1.5m R of Nomads. It's a shame it finishes in the middle of nowhere at the last bolt a few metres before the lip. There's no anchor - either trust the ring or back-clean it.

PA: Simon Atkins, 2000

Cerrado

A whole new route without a single extra bolt!

Start as for Red Vinyl.

Extends Red Vinyl to the lip. No more bolts, although it does now have it's own anchor. Make sure you clip the last bolt on Red Vinyl then drop back down right, up, then back left to the crux. You need an alert belayer once you're out near the lip.

PA: Nathan Hoette, 2000

Cerrado

Dual Fuel? Jule Fuel? Who knows how it's meant to be spelt. The usual warning applies: there's only a single bolt between you and the ground at times.

Start as for Nomads / Red Vinyl

Start as for Red Vinyl then link into Breathing Gasoline after about 9m. This eliminates the rest on Breathing Gasoline, making this route rather more sustained! For the record, on 26/4/09, not really knowing what went where, Mike Patz sent a similar link-up at the same sort of grade, this time starting up the first few bolts of Nomads then finishing up Breathing Gasoline.

PA: Nathan Hoette, 2000

Cerrado

A very impressive line blasting out the biggest part of this massive overhang, on beautiful red stone. The usual warning applies: there's only a single bolt between you and the ground at times.

Start as for Nomads.

Start as for Nomads but stay on the hanging arete/nose, then follow the line of holds rightwards and outwards forever.

PA: Julian Saunders, 2000

Cerrado

Pumpy fun for the kids who aren't up to Breathing Gasoline. A good find as this cave is under-endowed in the 25-27 bracket.

Start as for Breathing Gasoline.

Up Breathing Gasoline for 5 bolts then traverse R to the anchors of Tunnel to Caracas. To ensure all possible permutations and combinations are covered, no doubt the 'megaclassic' extension into Tunnel Vision will follow soon.

PA: Steve Chapman, 2010

Cerrado

Climbs the inside of the tunnel feature just R of Nomads. It looks a bit obscure but is very good.

Start as for Nomads.

Up Nomads to its 1st bolt then a perplexing move right into the tunnel to the undercling rail. Tough clip of 3rd bolt (long draw helps), then tough steep moves into roof finish.

PA: Simon Atkins, 2000

Cerrado

Extension of 'Tunnel to Caracas' .

Climb all of 'Tunnel to Caracas' then continue up the seam above to join into 'Fat and Sassy' just before it takes the left fork in the seam. Finish up the runout top section of 'Fat and Sassy' to the top of the cave.

Rebolted / made sane in 2017. This is a great line & deserves repeats!

PA: Kent Paterson & early, 2009

Cerrado

One of three truly gobsmacking lines out to the very top of this humungous cave, but it takes some stuffing around to get started.

Starts from the ledge above Bwana (you can avoid actually climbing Bwana by simply stick clipping it's anchor!).

At first it takes the major cliff-splitting seam, then the left fork, passing the hueco with guano, and finishing up the grey streak above the top roof. Has 3 bolts, spacey runouts, and a new anchor.

PA: Julian Saunders, 2000

Cerrado

Boulderers will love this.

Start about 8m R of Nomads.

Jumpy moves up and R to the steep hanging prow, the gap above the 2nd bolt will give you more than enough of an airy feeling for such a short route.

PA: Julian Saunders, 2000

Cerrado

The other competitor for the most impressive line here, although it doesn't get as many stars. Yet to receive a 2nd ascent.

Start near the lonely boulder about 15m R of Bwana.

Up from the left to gain the faint arete then move R and up the steep grey face to the top.

PA: Garth Miller, 2000

Cerrado

Looks like a pissy little link up but it was actually done before Aging 'Gigolo'.

Start: Start as for 'The Floating Cloud'

Looks like a pissy little link up but it was actually done before Aging Gigolo.

Start up The Floating Cloud then move left into Aging Gigolo.

PA: Simon Atkins, 2000

Cerrado

Great rock and some nice moves, but it's a shame about the rest ledges ruining the middle section.

Start at the R end of the wall at a well chalked low hanging prow.

Bouldery start, then purists should stay L on the prow and avoid the big rests. Nice moves to finish.

PA: Simon Atkins, 2000

Cerrado

The rounded arete just R of Floating Cloud

Cerrado

This beautifully coloured wall is unfortunately quite cruxy...but people still seem to like it.

Start 5m R of Floating Cloud.

Trend L then hard moves back right to jug. From 3rd bolt head STAIGHT UP past crimp boulder (crux) to jugs atop arete. Follow jugs to anchor.

PA: some Czech dude, 2000

IImmediately above the Main Cave is another tier of impressive jutting overhangs with mostly superb stone, but with disappointingly few feasible lines. Quickest access from the Main Cave is to (carefully) solo up a short chossy corner about 20m R of Verdensrom, then wander 50m L to Reckless Mind or pick your way right along disconnected ledge systems for 50m to Shattering Reflections. You can also approach directly from the car by scrambling up the gully/hillside 20m right of Five Spice. Don't get your hopes up about the humungous orange cave beneath Shattering Reflections: it's choss.

Cerrado

Now retroed with 3 bolts and a rap anchor. It's best not to lower off the anchor because it's over the top and will probably trash your rope. Abseil or back jump.

Start: Start about 50m L of where you scramble up from the Main Cave.

PA: Julian Saunders (solo) 1990s, 2000

Cerrado

Short but action-packed crimpiness.

Start: Start 5m R of 'Reckless Mind'.

Cerrado

Very bouldery start leads to obvious pocket line. In cave.

Cerrado

Takes SFON past 3 bolts. Then direct up trad weakness.

PA: Matt 'Master of the mid grade' Adams

Cerrado

Designed to be climbed as a quite scary sport route, but rumour has it there is the odd trad piece to sanitise it a little. No anchor...clean it how you wish! There is a piker's variant which goes at 27 by traversing a little higher than shown when you're about 15m into the traverse. Line 18a in the topo shows a grade 25 trad variant done by Matt Adams.

Start: Start on the boulder on the R edge of the huge cave, on the R side of the 2nd tier.

PA: Julian Saunders, 1997

At the very top of this hill is a final layer of jutting overhangs, with fantastic views all around. Approach up the gully/hillside to the right of Five Spice and Shattering Reflections.

Cerrado

Another great looking roof. The usual warning applies: there's only a single bolt between you and the ground at times.

Start a few metres L of Labyrinths.

Out the roof trending R, crossing Labyrinths a few metres before the lip.

PA: Simon Atkins, 1995

Cerrado

The prime line through this gorgeous red-roofed cave. Possibly even 3 stars. The usual warning applies: there's only a single bolt between you and the ground at times.

Start in the base of the cave.

Straight out the red roof then hard moves to the left before the lip.

PA: Simon Atkins, 1995

Cerrado

Maybe a bit contrived but still damn good fun. You'd be forgiven for thinking the route was named after the striking unusual kidney shaped plate of rock it follows. But by some bizarre and unfortunate coincidence, Bob happened to pass some actual kidney stones while sending it! Stretched urethra anyone? Ouccchhh!

Start R of the cave.

Up to the lip then traverse L along the lip. Impressively pumpy for the grade! At one point you might take a nasty pendulum if you come off - this has resulted in at least one dislocated kneecap.

PA: Bob Novellino, 1995

The next routes were the original climbs in the area, much easier than those for which it is widely known. They're supposed to be on the small wall "at the left end of the largest cave in the middle of the cliff". The only location that looks feasible is the wall at the left end of the Shattering Reflections.. cave but it's a bit hard to match the descriptions to the features.

Cerrado

Nice. Follow the same line as 'Blabber Mouth' until it steepens then move diagonally left to finish.

PA: Geoff Butcher, 1993

Cerrado

take the obvious central line to where it steepens, with a hard move near the top.

PA: Geoff Butcher, 1993

Cerrado

Up the face 1 metre left of 'Time In Memorial' to the horizonatl traverse left to the top.

PA: Geoff Butcher, 1993

Cerrado

Start as for 'Blabber Mouth' but move across the opening of the cave. Pull through overlap to finish.

PA: Geoff Butcher, 1993

Cerrado

Starts in the middle of the wall off a flake. Straight up then veer left.

PA: Chris Lawrence & Geoff Butcher, 1991

The next two routes are on a small terrace at the left-hand end of the cliff. Have not been located.

Cerrado

2nd bolt added to anchor 2017

Start: Start at the cute little orange face tucked away on a boulder just right of the walking track, approx 40m before you hit the 'Five Spice' cave.

PA: Kent Paterson, american Elliot & early, 2009

Selected Guidebooks more Ocultar

Autor(es): Steve Toal

Fecha: 2019

The Central Grampians Comprehensive Guide books are the most extensive climbing guide to the Grampians. With two volumes they cover the popular areas but also many of which have never been in print before.

Volume 1 of the Central Grampians guide covers the North and East regions and features over 1400 routes spread over 124 crags. Painstakingly put together by Steve Toal, his guides have now become the go-to for climbers for the area.

Autor(es): Steve Toal

Fecha: 2019

The Central Grampians Comprehensive Guide books are the most extensive climbing guide to the Grampians. With two volumes they cover the popular areas but also many of which have never been in print before.

Volume 2 of the Central Grampians guide covers the West and South regions and features over 970 routes spread over 55 crags. Painstakingly put together by Steve Toal, his guides have now become the go-to for climbers for the area.

Autor(es): Simon Madden, Ross Taylor, David Peason and Taylor Parsons

Fecha: 2016

número ISBN: 9780646955544

"Australia's premier bouldering destination! The new 2016 Edition Grampians Boulder guide authored by Simon Madden, Ross Taylor, David Peason and Taylor Parsons. It contains more than 1300 problems which is double the original guide. Heaps of new information on established areas as well as the inclusion of plenty of boulders and crags not published before. It also features update idiot proof layout and expanded history and culture notes. Get one and start cranking!"

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