In the south-west there is quite a bit of climbing. Near Perth is Churchman’s Brook, a natural cliff; Statham’s, Boya and Mountain Quarries; and Mt Cuthbert and Wungong, both granite slabs. These are all 15 – 30 metres or so, with grades of 10 – 30. There are also quite a few shorter crags/boulders. Further south (250 – 300 km from Perth) is Willyabrup, Bob’s Hollow, Wallcliffe. Near Albany there is everything from 1 m boulders to 300 m overhanging cliffs.

Have a look at the photos….

Natural cliffs are usually trad with some bolts. Quarries are usually bolted, but there are numerous exceptions. For trad, cams and nuts. For bolted routes, as someone mentioned, you need ‘bolt plates’ which will freak you out, although ringbolts and fixed hangers are to be found here and there.

A 60 m rope is best, but a 50 will usually do.

Have fun!