Cottage Point, Bouldering

Accesso: Climbing in Kuring gai Chase National Park

The new plan of management has been released, providing potential to legitimise access to areas other than Barrenjoey. If you would like to get involved in a working party, please get in touch with president.nsw@ climb.org.au

Here’s what the new plan says: Rock climbing and abseiling will continue to be allowed at a designated site in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park at Barrenjoey Head. Applications for the authorisation of these activities at other suitable sites within Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park may be considered where safety, visitor access, environmental, and cultural heritage assessments have demonstrated that the activity can be sustainably managed and will not impact significantly on park values.

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1 Phil's Wall 2 Argonaut Wall 3 Meat Substitute Wall 4 The Big Cave 5 Pocketty Wall 6 The Fin 7 Cottage Cheese

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Descrizione

The name is abit of a misnomer, as the crag is not at Cottage Point, but it is simply the first developed area along the rock strewn Cottage Point Road. On the plus side, this crag has excellent access, a large number of quality problems on generally good clean high friction rock, and a variety of styles and grades, all in a generally quick drying open natural amphitheatre. However, this last point can be Cottage Point's downside; West facing, the place can become a veritable oven. If the sun is out, even in winter, this place will be baking. If you are after a tan you'll love it, otherwise overcast breezy days are the best. Don't be put off, this is a great bouldering area with some excellent problems and if you pick your days it can be enjoyed year round.

This area has become quite overgrown as of 2023. Most problems on the Meat Substitute Wall are unclimbable as the landing areas are a thicket of grass trees.

Limitazioni per l'accesso ereditato da Ku-ring-gai Chase

Rock climbing and abseiling will continue to be allowed at a designated site in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park at Barrenjoey Head. Applications for the authorisation of these activities at other suitable sites within Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park may be considered where safety, visitor access, environmental, and cultural heritage assessments have demonstrated that the activity can be sustainably managed and will not impact significantly on park values.

Avvicinamento

3.5km from the pay station is the Cottage Point turnoff (signposted). Drive along this for a minimum of 1.7km. At the crest of the hill, parking area is indicated by power company access gates on either side of the road. Please do not park in front of the gates.

First time visiting the crag: Go round the gate on the north side of the road. Follow the track for about 20 meters until you are under the power lines. Make your own track down the hill while generally keeping under the power lines. When you come to a 2-3 meter cliff you have arrived. This position is in between Meat substitute wall and The Big Cave.

This is not the easiest way of getting to the crag but is the most handy in knowing your position. Getting back to your car and future visits should be made by making a short scramble from Phil's wall back to the road.

Etica ereditato da Ku-ring-gai Chase

ACANSW is working to reopen suitable areas in the National Park. If you want to be on the working party - established March 2024, please get in touch.