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Point Perpendicular - Temporary climbing ban 15-Sep-2013 At 6:36:51 PM Climb Point Perp

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Hi All,
The Rangers at Point Perp have informed me that due to the Navy centenary celebrations there will be a temporary ban on climbing, abseiling and rock fishing at Point Perpendicular for the period Sunday 29/9/13 to Friday 4/10/13. Camping at Honeymoon Bay will be unaffected by the closure.

For the celebrations there will be a large number of Navy vessels concentrated in Jervis Bay and it is expected that this will attract a considerable number of spectators to the lighthouse, as it is the best vantage point. Due to the limited parking available at the lighthouse Defence have decided to close lighthouse road at the bombing range entrance (OP road) and run a shuttle bus service to the lighthouse for the duration of fleet concentration.

I haven’t been given an official reason for the climbing ban, but reading between the lines I assume that the reason is that the rangers don’t want to answer any curly questions from the top brass over how they are ‘risk managing’ climbing. Climbing has never really been officially sanctioned at Point Perp and I think it is probably in the best interest of climbers to respect the short ban and keep under the radar. The last thing we need is a ‘management plan’.

If you are a boat spotter I’ve been told that the best days to view things will be the 29th (when most boats are coming in to the bay) and the 1st (when the fleet will be heading to Sydney).

If you have further queries give the Rangers a call on (02) 4448 3411.

Happy Climbing,
Robert Dun