Canberra Climbers’ Association
SUPPORTING CLIMBERS' INTEREST IN THE ACT REGION
The Canberra Climbers’ Association (CCA) represents climbers’ interests in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), across all types of rock climbing. The CCA spends considerable behind-the-scenes time and effort managing access for the climbing community, to the ACT climbing areas. Access is not a right and cannot be taken for granted.
The ACT and its surrounding region provides many opportunities for rock climbing, including sports and traditional rock climbing, aid climbing, mountaineering and bouldering, on a variety of different rock types. As well as managing access to the ACT climbing areas, the CCA fosters community by running numerous climbing-related events throughout each year, and providing detailed climbing routes and guides for our local climbing areas.
Upcoming Events
- Sport Climbing 101: Session 5 - Thompson's Point, NSW. 04th July 2026 The final session for this intake of Sports Climbing 101 climbers. more
- Frog Buttress Meet 11th July 2026 A week of climbing the classic routes at the crack climbing mecca of Frog Buttress. A warm rock escape from Canberra winter. more
- CCA Annual General Meeting (AGM) 18th November 2026 Come and hear a rundown of the CCA’s recent activities plus general climbing news and points of interest, followed by our guest speaker presenta... more
- Climbing Film Tour 2026 - Canberra 24th November 2026 The Climbing Film Tour is back for its 7th season - featuring a curated mix of new short films that reflect the energy, diversity, and spirit of the g... more
Latest News
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The May 20026 edition of the CCA Newsletter is out now!
04th May 2026
The latest edition of the CCA Newsletter is out now! ... more
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Recent Crag Care work at Red Rocks
31st March 2026
The CCA recently did some work at Red Rocks, replacing a large number of the shiny fixed hangars and bolts with new powder coated hardware.
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- The Rapp Podcast 14th February 2026 The Rapp Podcast - New Episode: End of an Era – Community, Connection and Canberra Indoor ... more
- First Nations Rock-climbing Program 14th February 2026 CCA has recently completed the Inaugural First Nations Rock-climbing Program in partnership with the Yerrabi Indigenous Corporation. ... more
On a beautiful autumn Saturday in early May, 11 CCA members descended the rungs to the Indian Head section of Tianjara Falls Crag. This part of Tianjara has a lot to offer with its fun descent and fairy glen vibe. It it gives climbers options to climb long classics in the sun and shade.
First stop was the spectacular 30m high Impressionist
...Over the Anzac Day long weekend, eleven members of the Canberra Climbers Association set out for four days of climbing in the stunning Wolgan Valley. With four members familiar with the area and seven visiting for the first time, the trip struck a great balance between experience and fresh enthusiasm. We based
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Events Calendar
CCA provides regular opportunities for local climbers to network, discuss local issues, organise trips, catch up on recent exploits, and find new climbing partners, as well as see and hear from a range of speakers about their climbing experiences in Australia and overseas.
Routes & Guides
The ACT has some of the best granite climbing in Australia. Rhyolite, limestone and sandstone crags are also nearby.
Much of the climbing is traditional and requires natural protection, however there is also plenty of sport climbing and some of the best granite bouldering in the country with heaps of potential for further development.
Join CCA
CCA members join a diverse community that supports networking and finding partners, learning opportunities, and adventrue.
We also generously receive 20% discount from Mont Adventure Equipment store and 10% discount from Mountainstrong with other stores also offering discounts.
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Our Sponsors
CCA extends a sincere thank you to all our generous sponsors.
If you would like to contribute to our cause in any way, and have your company logo displayed here with a link to your company website, please contact us!
