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Bonnet Bay Bouldering - Banned 19-Jun-2014 At 8:41:58 AM SRC Access Officer

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Hi all

I have been asked by the Office of Environment and Heritage to post the following notice:

Bonnets Bay Cavern (bouldering area) is officially closed due to the ‘significant environmental sensitivity’ of the area. If anyone is found to be climbing in the area this would be considered to be an offence under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 as it would constitute ‘harm’ to the significant area, under the act. Penalties under the act could be as large as a $275 000 fine and/or 1 year imprisonment.

I am informed that a Council Ranger will be regularly patrolling the area.

I appreciate that this is a special place to many climbers. Upon further investigation, I note that the Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System indicates that there are a number of recorded Aboriginal sites in this vicinity (http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/licences/AboriginalHeritageInformationManagementSystem.htm)

Please bear in mind when posting any response or further comments that people who make decisions regarding where we can and cannot climb may well be monitoring these forums.

Please feel free to PM me with any questions.

Regards
Andrew
SRC Access Officer