Arapiles the crag. Start as for Watchtower Crack. For taken from a distance Arapiles looks like a pile of choss. The rock is a very dense quartzite/sandstone, ocher-red in color with streaks of grey lichen. 20m 4. Amazing climbing on incredible rock. The few sport climbs tend to be in the higher grades where no natural pro is available. Emergency Location: Mount Arapiles, Pharos Area Not already a member? Sign up for free and join our growing global community of rock climbers. Click on the reurned result 'ARAPILES' in upper case to get a full list of the Arapiles Crags. Approach from below and to the left. Get a detailed insight with a timeline showing Ticks by climbers like you Discussions of the community Updates to the index by our users and many more things. Start at the gorgeous water streak up the middle of the face that commences off the slight ledge just above the path. 40m (18) Pitch 2 of Watchtower Crack to cave, continue up to below the overhang. Up and over pinnacle. Marginal gear. Traverse out right on fantastic horizontal break. Tricky moves gain sickle shaped line, then move An alpine-flavoured adventure that surely ranks as one of the finest routes of its grade in the world Left of the prominent ridge is a large terrace. 30m (15) Climb to the ledge. For this is when Arapiles reveals itself. A maximum of 3 people is recommended at any one time. 30m 5. Heading towards Arapiles for some legendary climbing and starting to see it clearly for the first time, you will not have been alone if you feel a little disappointed. Inappropriately placed bolts have been chopped. The beautiful rich golden and gray Arapiles is stacked! There are several thousand climbs all within a 15 minute walk from the campsite. Blast straight up the wall heading for the tree ledge. A technical, exhilarating route. Ground under the boulder can remain damp for several days after rainfall due to lack of sunlight Named for the Pharos of Alexandria (the ancient lighthouse) not the Pharaohs of Egypt, this 100m high pinnacle is separated from the main face by a narrow chasm. 25m (12) Pitch 1 of Watchtower Crack. Bolting, particularly retro-bolting, is discouraged and should only be undertaken after extensive consultation with the local climbers, first ascensionists, etc. Jul 4, 2025 · IMPORTANT NOTE: Please do not add routes to this crag. Wills Climbing Page - Detailed descriptions of many routes. Not already a member? Sign up for free and join our growing global community of rock climbers. Routes ordered from left to right. A great contrast to its companion climb. It is the closer inspection that yields a glimpse of the true magic of Arapiles. 3 Very small bouldering area. . Look after the Fantastic slab climbing up immaculate rock. Arapiles Microguide - A few pages from Planet Fear web site. Up wall to big ledge on right. Go to the main Crag Search Logbook page linked to the left and write Arapiles into the Search by Crag Name box. Mount Arapiles is first and foremost a trad climbing area. With modern gear it is not nearly the scare fest it used to be. Adventure Plus - A guiding service founded by Brigitte and John Muir, operating out of Natimuk they primarily offer guided Arapiles climbing. 4. Its strength lies in the breadth of its appeal, from friendly beginners' crags bristling with holds, to hair-raising multi-pitch classics that force their way through improbable terrain and from superb bouldering in an This full-color, 380-page book covers the best climbing locations in the region, including Mt Arapiles, Mt Buffalo, and the Grampians. 3. Do not chip the rock. The majority of the route remains in the shade until late morning. Step onto ridge and up. Aug 8, 2023 · Not already a member? Sign up for free and join our growing global community of rock climbers. Look after the Jan 14, 2009 · Arapiles is without doubt one of the best cliffs in the world and while areas such as the Blue Mountains may offer more climbs, Arapiles will always be Australia's premier crag. Head on up. 43m 3. 1. Arapiles Crag is a cliff inside of OnkaparingaCheck out what is happening in Arapiles Crag. Recommended you bring mosquito repellent of some description as they can be quite pesky at this crag. 27m 5. 2. Big Ben's Victoria - Brief intro to Arapiles, from a non-climbing perspective. All the various crags at Arapiles are defined elsewhere in the Logbook database. As usual, keep volume levels to a minimum and take out whatever you bring in. 30m (16) The best pitch. Login to see the timeline! Jul 20, 2025 · Not already a member? Sign up for free and join our growing global community of rock climbers. It features descriptions of over 700 routes, topographic maps, and breathtaking images. iawe riprjmt tvzud squlwul fmy ylh svbats fzle ivhhn nugqfcl