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Online-guide

Whilst there is plenty of climbing close to Perth, some of the best crags in WA are found in the south west/Margarer River region and the south coast/Albany region. There are many more great places to climb such as Kalbarri, West Cape Howe, Peak Charles and the Stirling Ranges.

Restricted Areas

In the state of Western Australia, national parks and reserves are managed by the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) according to management plans.  These plans often refer to all climbers being required to abide by the CAWA Code of Bolting and New Route Development and by the CAWA Code of Conduct. DEC in general consider these [...]

Guidebooks

There are five current WA guidebooks available to the public: Perth Rock Climbing Guide, 2nd ed. (Nov 2010, CAWA) The comprehensive guide with 37 areas and 970 climbs covering every climbing route within 2 hours’ drive from Perth, plus Eaglestone Rock near Merredin. On sale now at Rockface, The Hangout, Mainpeak, Mountain Designs (Perth, Fremantle, Joondalup) and [...]

Mini-guides

If you have a guide to a climbing crag in WA and would like to share it with other WA climbers please send you work to cawa@climberswa.asn.au. Climbing Miniguides Barnett Peak by Ross Weiter, December 2003. Cape le Grand by Ross Weiter, March 2013. Moses Rocks by Krish Seewraj, January 2012. Mount Frankland New Climbs by [...]

Gyms

Here is some basic information about WA indoor climbing gyms. The gyms are open most days and evenings of the week, but sometimes may be booked by schools or other groups during the day.  The information below is updated as regularly as possible, but for the most current details such as opening times and prices, it is recommended [...]

Shops

There are many good outdoor and climbing shops in WA that stock a large range of gear and guidebooks. Usually there will be someone around who can answer climbing-related queries. Some climbing gyms also stock gear for sale, see the climbing gym list. Mainpeak 10% discount for CAWA members 94 Hector St, OSBORNE PARK 6017, [...]

Courses

Several businesses in Perth and the South West offer top-rope and lead-climbing instruction. CAWA is aware of the following companies: Adventure Out (08) 9472 3919 Victoria Park Outdoor Discoveries (08) 9757 7282, Mobile: 0407 084 945 Margaret River Shaw Horizons/WA Roping School (08) 9343 3363, Mobile: 0427 008 384 Mirrabooka Margaret River Climbing Co Mobile: [...]

Safety

This page has some “golden nugget” safety hints that outdoor climbers may find useful. Wire-gate carabiners, ultra-lightweight carabiners and bolt plates Never use a wire-gate carabiner to clip a bolt plate. The gates are so thin that that the bolt plate may come off the bolt even though the carabiner is still clipped through it. Since [...]

Moving Outdoors

These words are intended for those climbers who are just starting to climb on rock after learning the basics in the gym. It is also highly recomended that you undertake a climbing couse from a certified and qualified company or instructor. Outdoor climbing is very different from the indoor variety, so there will be a [...]