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Where to climb in July 11-May-2011 At 4:56:32 PM cruze

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On 11/05/2011 joelunema wrote:
>I am a climber visiting from the States, Arizona to be specific. I am
>attending the IUGG conference in Melbourne during the first week of July.
> I booked plane tickets so I can climb and travel from July 7-18. My original
>plan was to make it out to the Arapiles, but I have a friend up in Sydney
>I would like to visit, so I am now thinking about the Blue Mountains.
>I like clipping bolts or placing gear, but would need to find partners
>wherever I go, as I am coming alone.
>I like to climb 5.10-5.12+ on bolts and anything up to 5.12 on gear!
>
>I would like to find somewhere I can climb and camp or stay in a hostel.
> I am not planning to rent a car, rather take public transport to get to
>a climbing area.
>
>Thanks for the help!
>
>Joel

Hi Joel, I hope you enjoy this great country. Given that you are only here for a brief time I would definitely recommend heading to Sydney. If the weather is crappy you can do the touristy thing or go to sheltered local bouldering/climbing crags in and around the suburbs or Sydney sea cliffs. If the weather is fantastic then head to the Blue Mountains being mindful that if the skies are blue and its 20C in the city then it could still be snowing in the blueys (ie check local forecasts). If the weather is looking average then head south to the sheltered Nowra cliffs where the angle of the rock ensures that something in your grade range will be dry. Definitely factor in a trip to Point Perp if you get the chance. The point perp sea cliffs generally face east and south so it is possible to get some morning sun, or escape strong onshore breezes, depending on the aspect.

As with anywhere in the east of Australia at the moment (la nina) the weather is difficult to predict and changeable. Good luck!