Arapiles climbing restrictions Take two Nov 6, 2024 · The secret process used to ban rock climbing at the world famous Mt Arapiles dramatically highlights how broken Victoria’s cultural heritage legislation is. November 4, 2024; Intimidation tactics. Nov 9, 2024 · The recent announcements lock in a ban of 63% of Arapiles rock climbing routes on day 1, and moves to a permanent ban of more than 54% of the rock climbing routes some time in the distant future (if they find money to install new signs, tracks etc). that means specific route bans). Accessed From Mount Arapiles Summit Road (locked gate - PV has keys) Rescue Staging points. Nov 5, 2024 · The decision to close climbing routes at Mount Arapiles came after Parks Victoria and the Barengi Gadjin Land Council undertook environmental and archaeological surveys focusing on 153 rock This website was created to document information, articles and stories related to some of the harshest restrictions on Rock-climbing the world has ever seen. Take two. The traditional aboriginal name for Mount Arapiles is Djurite. The ‘Save Grampians Climbing’ campaign group, which aims to stop similar restrictions described the incoming bans as “a wipeout”. And similar access bans are spreading Nov 19, 2024 · Arapiles Climbing Bans – The Plan November 9, 2024; Arapiles – Climbers Connection to Place, to Country November 7, 2024; Huge increase to Arapiles’ climbing bans – and this time its PERMANENT. Take two Apr 29, 2025 · Restrictions on outdoor recreation, in particular rock climbing, have been introduced to Dyurrite/Mount Arapiles in recent months, and Shared Not Shut claims this was without comprehensive public consultation or evidence. Climbing Victoria, (the peak body representing outdoor climbers in Victoria) and the Australian Climbing Association Victoria were both blindsided by the announcement on Melbourne Cup Eve. A 69-year-old rock climber has died at Mt Arapiles in western Victoria, a site where the state government and Parks Victoria Nov 7, 2024 · The Con of Consultation – Arapiles’ climbing bans and Parks Victoria November 19, 2024; Arapiles Climbing Bans – The Plan November 9, 2024; Arapiles – Climbers Connection to Place, to Country November 7, 2024; Huge increase to Arapiles’ climbing bans – and this time its PERMANENT. May 6, 2025 · Late in 2024, Parks Victoria announced the permanent closure of more than 1,000 routes at arguably Australia’s most significant climbing area: Mt Arapiles/Dyurrite. Take two Nov 5, 2024 · Furious rock climbers set to fight bans at Mt Arapiles after heart torn out of site by Victorian Labor. Take two Jun 19, 2020 · Mount Arapiles is a renowned rock climbing spot, with thousands of people travelling to the mountain each year. A 69-year-old rock climber has died at Mt Arapiles in western Victoria, a site where the state government and Parks Victoria Mount Arapiles, in the Arapiles-Tooan State Park, is located about 340km north-west of Melbourne and 450km from Adelaide. Take two Nov 5, 2024 · Parks Victoria says “The majority of rock-climbing areas will remain open to the public in the Dyurrite Cultural Landscape. Take two Jan 30, 2025 · The Con of Consultation – Arapiles’ climbing bans and Parks Victoria November 19, 2024; Arapiles Climbing Bans – The Plan November 9, 2024; Arapiles – Climbers Connection to Place, to Country November 7, 2024; Huge increase to Arapiles’ climbing bans – and this time its PERMANENT. The film argues that climbers have served as stewards of the land and disputes claims from Parks Victoria and the Barengi Gadjin Land Council about the role of climbers in damaging cultural sites. His bold style was unmatched and many of his climbs were done barefoot and onsight (in fact, if he was unable to free a route first go, he would retreat and move on -- who knows what he would have Aug 16, 2024 · The closures at Arapiles came after the Victorian government slashed access to nearby Grampians National Park, which is not connected to Arapiles but has an equally strong climbing ­culture. Arapiles—an area which both Peter Croft and Alex Nov 7, 2024 · The Victorian government has released its plan to protect culturally significant sites in the Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park. Dec 16, 2024 · The Con of Consultation – Arapiles’ climbing bans and Parks Victoria November 19, 2024; Arapiles Climbing Bans – The Plan November 9, 2024; Arapiles – Climbers Connection to Place, to Country November 7, 2024; Huge increase to Arapiles’ climbing bans – and this time its PERMANENT. Take two Nov 19, 2024 · Loss – a list of banned climbing at Arapiles December 3, 2024; Parks Victoria boss “quits” and Labor gov orders review of organization. Nov 5, 2024 · Rock climbing at the world famous Mt Arapiles in Victoria will be gutted under Labor after Parks Victoria cited secretive cultural heritage investigations as the driving force behind the decision. About half of the park's renowned rock climbing areas will be closed Nov 6, 2024 · Under the draft management plan, 80 of the established rock-climbing areas are open for climbers. Climbers all over the world are in shock and disbelief, as some of the most iconic climbs in the Grampians (Gariwerd) and Arapiles (Dyurrite) have been closed or are slated for… The ancient Mount Arapiles in Victoria, Australia is a world-renowned climbing hotspot, attracting more than 70,000 visitors each year to scale its sandstone face and surrounding peaks. Bans imposed in 2020 on several climbing areas, including Declaration Crag, Tiger Wall, and Castle The Parks Victoria management plan for Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park (Dyurrite) proposes significant access restrictions, affecting the ability of park users to enjoy this iconic landscape. Climbers all over the world are in shock and disbelief, as some of the most iconic climbs in the Grampians (Gariwerd) and Arapiles (Dyurrite) have been closed or are slated for… Dec 2, 2024 · Felice had contacted the inimitable ‘spiritual father’ of Queensland climbing, Bert Salmon, who took the diplomat on several ascents in southeast Queensland in 1952. October 25, 2023 “You’re hired!” PV seeks climbing guides to chop bolts. Many Nov 18, 2024 · Wild reason behind Parks Victoria’s Mt Arapiles closure, rock-climbing ban. While the announcement included provisions for a four-week ‘consultation’ phase, Parks Vic initially said the input received during that period would, incredibly, have no Nov 4, 2024 · The Con of Consultation – Arapiles’ climbing bans and Parks Victoria November 19, 2024; Arapiles Climbing Bans – The Plan November 9, 2024; Arapiles – Climbers Connection to Place, to Country November 7, 2024; Huge increase to Arapiles’ climbing bans – and this time its PERMANENT. Take two Mt Arapiles Telstra Tower Carpark. Simon Carter, a prominent figure in the climbing community, called the decision “utterly devastating,” arguing that it threatens to dismantle Australia’s climbing culture. There is a written petition organised by Pat Ford of the Arapiles Historical Society. The Weekly Advertiser understands under the changes to the management plan, there will be camping temporarily allowed at Centenary Park, with changes to be made including restrictions to the pines area, until a new campground is established. Mt Arapiles Summit / Fire Tower Carpark. Take two This website was created to document information, articles and stories related to some of the harshest restrictions on Rock-climbing the world has ever seen. Renowned as one of the world's best climbing areas, about 90,000 people visit the mount each year. If you’re in Natimuk, see if you can get hold of Pat or check at Arapiles Mountain Shop. Take two Nov 18, 2024 · Wild reason behind Parks Victoria’s Mt Arapiles closure, rock-climbing ban. Accessed From Mount Arapiles Summit Road. The Victorian government is set to formally destroy rock climbing at Australia’s most Jan 30, 2025 · The Con of Consultation – Arapiles’ climbing bans and Parks Victoria November 19, 2024; Arapiles Climbing Bans – The Plan November 9, 2024; Arapiles – Climbers Connection to Place, to Country November 7, 2024; Huge increase to Arapiles’ climbing bans – and this time its PERMANENT. Credit: Getty Images Rock climbers are up in arms after the announcement of new, sweeping This website was created to document information, articles and stories related to some of the harshest restrictions on Rock-climbing the world has ever seen. Jan 30, 2025 · The Con of Consultation – Arapiles’ climbing bans and Parks Victoria November 19, 2024; Arapiles Climbing Bans – The Plan November 9, 2024; Arapiles – Climbers Connection to Place, to Country November 7, 2024; Huge increase to Arapiles’ climbing bans – and this time its PERMANENT. Melville Cave Carpark / Bushrangers Bluff. Dec 3, 2024 · * M) Management required – A section of this climbing area may reopen for climbing as soon as on ground actions have been implemented that may include signs, access track work and changes to some routes to protect nearby heritage (i. "Unfortunately due to COVID-19 restrictions and the vulnerability of communities Nov 28, 2024 · Parks Victoria’s closure of rock-climbing options at Mount Arapiles (Djurrite) in the Grampians of western Victoria marks a line-in-the-sand moment for our nation, after closures of Mount Warning (Wollumbin) in New South Wales, Ayers Rock (Uluru) in the Northern Territory and restrictions on access to Lake Eyre (Kati Thanda) in South Arapiles Climbing Bans – The Plan November 9, 2024; Arapiles – Climbers Connection to Place, to Country November 7, 2024; Huge increase to Arapiles’ climbing bans – and this time its PERMANENT. We have listed below some of the best methods that people power can use to help save the most amazing climbing area… Jan 30, 2025 · To advocate against the closure of additional Arapiles climbing areas, Corroto released a short film exploring the heritage of climbing in Arapiles. The Parks Victoria boss has revealed what led to the controversial decision to close swathes of the Mt Arapiles Jan 30, 2025 · The Con of Consultation – Arapiles’ climbing bans and Parks Victoria November 19, 2024; Arapiles Climbing Bans – The Plan November 9, 2024; Arapiles – Climbers Connection to Place, to Country November 7, 2024; Huge increase to Arapiles’ climbing bans – and this time its PERMANENT. These restrictions have resulted in closures that impact local communities, businesses, and outdoor enthusiasts. Most importantly these areas are considered the best crags to climb at Arapiles – with the Australia's Victorian Government and Parks Victoria recently announced far-reaching plans to ban climbing at the world-famous climbing area Mount Arapiles. Read our analysis of the bans here. March 22, 2023 Dec 16, 2024 · No actual climbing organization was consulted about these climbing area bans at Arapiles. But climbers are Oct 26, 2020 · The Con of Consultation – Arapiles’ climbing bans and Parks Victoria November 19, 2024; Arapiles Climbing Bans – The Plan November 9, 2024; Arapiles – Climbers Connection to Place, to Country November 7, 2024; Huge increase to Arapiles’ climbing bans – and this time its PERMANENT. The move, designed to protect Indigenous artifacts such as scarred trees and rock art, comes in the wake of numerous other bans in the Grampians and affects half of the climbs in the Arapiles. March 22, 2023. ” However, it appears that this is a technicality, as 48% of the 153 climbing areas are to be closed and only 41% of the climbing areas will remain open. Australian climbers have weathered heavy restrictions for the past several years, first at the stunning sandstone cliffs of the Grampians, in 2019, and then multiple bouts of closures at Mt. The closures have affected over 1,000 climbing routes, including some of the area’s most iconic climbs. Take two Aug 14, 2020 · The Con of Consultation – Arapiles’ climbing bans and Parks Victoria November 19, 2024; Arapiles Climbing Bans – The Plan November 9, 2024; Arapiles – Climbers Connection to Place, to Country November 7, 2024; Huge increase to Arapiles’ climbing bans – and this time its PERMANENT. In 1975 the 21 year old Henry Barber single-handedly revolutionized climbing at Arapiles by freeing many of the Mount's hardest aid testpieces. Take two Dec 5, 2024 · ELIAS CLURE: The world-famous climbing here has attracted young professionals like Petra and Felix - both GP’s who moved to Horsham which is 30 minutes from the Arapiles. Nov 5, 2024 · Stop the rock climbing ban at the famous Mt Arapiles! c. Following a climb up Caves Route on Tibrogargan, Felice and Bert were walking back to their car through a forest of Eucalypts. Nov 19, 2024 · In recent years, Parks Victoria has systematically reduced rock climbing access at Mount Arapiles – also known as Dyurrite – as part of a broader agreement with traditional owners aimed at protecting cultural heritage. Nov 6, 2024 · The area is home to one of Australia’s largest stone quarry complexes with rock art and scar trees dating back 3000 years. These bans are presented as a done deal – in PV’s own words. Over recent decades rock climbing in the Dyurrite Cultural Landscape (Mount Arapiles–Tooan State Park) has increased and modern rock-climbing activities, like bouldering, have become more popular, creating a risk to cultural heritage and the environment. Take two Nov 10, 2024 · Select Publication Nov 2, 2020 · Following rediscoveries of Traditional Owner cultural heritage in the popular climbing site of Dyurrite/Mount Arapiles in Australia by Parks Victoria, the government agency plan to temporarily prohibit public access to 11% of the climbing areas in Dyurrite/Arapiles. There is no guarantee these areas will reopen – as stated in the Engage Victoria webinar in November “there is no guaran Jan 30, 2025 · The Con of Consultation – Arapiles’ climbing bans and Parks Victoria November 19, 2024; Arapiles Climbing Bans – The Plan November 9, 2024; Arapiles – Climbers Connection to Place, to Country November 7, 2024; Huge increase to Arapiles’ climbing bans – and this time its PERMANENT. Most importantly these areas are considered the best crags to climb at Arapiles – with the Nov 5, 2024 · The summit of Mount Arapiles looks out onto the Mitre Lake Nature Conservation Reserve (Image credit: Getty Images) But irate rock climbers have slammed the move as unnecessary and damaging to their community. Nov 7, 2024 · In total, roughly half of the climbing around Arapiles will be closed—just under 1,000 rock climbs. d. Nov 4, 2024 · Climbing Victoria statement, Dyurrite Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park. Take two Oct 22, 2020 · A large section of a popular rock climbing spot in Victoria's west identified as being part of a traditional cultural area will be closed to the public for at least six months. Nov 19, 2024 · Woman dies after cliff fall at rock climbing hot spot Mt Arapiles. Nov 11, 2024 · Rock art so hard to see that leader backs touch-ups in Mt Arapiles banned climbing zone. Climbers all over the world are in shock and disbelief, as some of the most iconic climbs in the Grampians (Gariwerd) and Arapiles (Dyurrite) have been closed or are slated for… Nov 19, 2024 · Arapiles Climbing Bans – The Plan November 9, 2024; Arapiles – Climbers Connection to Place, to Country November 7, 2024; Huge increase to Arapiles’ climbing bans – and this time its PERMANENT. This is a statement from Climbing Victoria, (the peak body representing outdoor climbers in Victoria) in response to the Victorian Government media release today regarding changes to the Management Plan for Mt Arapiles-Tooan State Park, known by the Indigenous community as Dyurrite. Climbing Victoria is sponsoring an Open Letter Regarding Climbing at Arapiles/Dyurrite Jan 30, 2025 · Resourcing and budget restraints to “manage” climbing areas will mean climbing bans occur automatically; All public access and use rights at Arapiles should be understood as “temporary” according to documents; Any new climbing development is labeled as “colonialism” by Traditional Owners and is not acceptable. e. One of the First Nations leaders backing climbing closures at Mt Arapiles favours restoration of hard-to Nov 28, 2023 · Select Publication Nov 11, 2024 · Local climbing experts have expressed their dismay over these restrictions. November 28, 2024; The Con of Consultation – Arapiles’ climbing bans and Parks Victoria November 19, 2024; Arapiles Climbing Bans – The Plan November 9, 2024 Dec 9, 2024 · The Con of Consultation – Arapiles’ climbing bans and Parks Victoria November 19, 2024; Arapiles Climbing Bans – The Plan November 9, 2024; Arapiles – Climbers Connection to Place, to Country November 7, 2024; Huge increase to Arapiles’ climbing bans – and this time its PERMANENT. With half of the world famous Mt Arapiles climbing areas under threat of closure we need the climbing community to step up and press for change. Nov 5, 2024 · One of the world’s most famous rock climbing destinations, located in western Victoria, is facing a major climbing ban after cultural surveys found evidence of indigenous rock art and artefacts. March 22, 2023 Jan 30, 2025 · The Con of Consultation – Arapiles’ climbing bans and Parks Victoria November 19, 2024; Arapiles Climbing Bans – The Plan November 9, 2024; Arapiles – Climbers Connection to Place, to Country November 7, 2024; Huge increase to Arapiles’ climbing bans – and this time its PERMANENT. Bluff Picnic Area / Disabled Lookout Carpark Nov 5, 2024 · When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Nov 6, 2024 · The Victorian government has been accused of committing "economic vandalism" after Parks Victoria announced plans to ban climbing at Mount Arapiles - a world-famous rock climbing location - in The Con of Consultation – Arapiles’ climbing bans and Parks Victoria November 19, 2024; Arapiles Climbing Bans – The Plan November 9, 2024; Arapiles – Climbers Connection to Place, to Country November 7, 2024; Huge increase to Arapiles’ climbing bans – and this time its PERMANENT. Take two Jan 30, 2025 · The recent announcements lock in a ban of 63% of Arapiles rock climbing routes on day 1, and moves to a permanent ban of more than 54% of the rock climbing routes some time in the distant future (if they find money to install new signs, tracks etc). We need your help to advocate for a balanced approach—one that respects cultural heritage while ensuring responsible recreational access. Nov 28, 2024 · The Con of Consultation – Arapiles’ climbing bans and Parks Victoria November 19, 2024; Arapiles Climbing Bans – The Plan November 9, 2024; Arapiles – Climbers Connection to Place, to Country November 7, 2024; Huge increase to Arapiles’ climbing bans – and this time its PERMANENT. vmi iuezpw oqwd adlw syugy haqsjg kbixbv kkfph lygkl kqmtyhiz