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ACAQ has been active in the media in recent months.  These conversations are important in helping protect both people and access to the places we love to explore.  They are also an opportunity to educate the broader community about  rockclimbing, what we do and the importance of the special places where we climb to us. To read more click on the heading above ACAQ in the media - 10th August 2026
ACAQ has been active in the media in recent months.  These conversations are important in helping protect both people and access to the places we love to explore.  They are also an opportunity to educate the broader community about  rockclimbing, what we do and the importance of the special places where we climb to us. To read more click on the heading above
Website: ABC Radio interviews and transcript
For more information ABC Radio interview transcript May 26
ACAQ has joined with other access organisations from around Australia to make the attached statement providing qualified support for the revised draft plan and calling for Parks Victoria and the Government to adopt a similar process to reverse the blanket climbing closures in the Grampians. Click the heading to find out more. . Arapiles/Dyurrite revised draft plan - 10th August 2026
ACAQ has joined with other access organisations from around Australia to make the attached statement providing qualified support for the revised draft plan and calling for Parks Victoria and the Government to adopt a similar process to reverse the blanket climbing closures in the Grampians. Click the heading to find out more. .
Website: Statement on Arapiles/Dyurrite revised plan
ACAQ working collaboratively with QPWS on upgrades and crag care - click on the heading above for more info QPWS and ACAQ. Crag care, track upgrades and the future - 10th August 2026
ACAQ working collaboratively with QPWS on upgrades and crag care - click on the heading above for more info
ACAQ does a lot of our work behind the scenes. We are regularly meeting with QPWS, Rangers and other land managers as well as politicians and government agencies. To find out more about some of our recent submissions click the heading above. Doing the boring stuff so you can keep climbing - 10th August 2026
ACAQ does a lot of our work behind the scenes. We are regularly meeting with QPWS, Rangers and other land managers as well as politicians and government agencies. To find out more about some of our recent submissions click the heading above.
Website: Letter to QPWS re White Rock and Flinders
For more information Letter to QPWS re White Rock and Flinders
Poop Happens. Clean It Up – Climbing Ethically in the Outdoors! Crag Crap: Why It’s a Big Problem (And How to Fix It) - 23rd October 2025
Poop Happens. Clean It Up – Climbing Ethically in the Outdoors!
QPWS currently has a zero-tolerance stance on safety bolting, with slow progress toward a blanket maintenance permit—join ACAQ’s August 18 info session and AGM to learn more. Bolting Policy in South East Queensland - 14th August 2025
QPWS currently has a zero-tolerance stance on safety bolting, with slow progress toward a blanket maintenance permit—join ACAQ’s August 18 info session and AGM to learn more.
Falcons are nesting on many crags from now until early December, including Tibrogargan and Ninderry. Avoid climbing in direct line-of-sight of nests, and report swooping to ACAQ so routes can be managed. Falcon Nesting Season for South East Queensland - 13th August 2025
Falcons are nesting on many crags from now until early December, including Tibrogargan and Ninderry. Avoid climbing in direct line-of-sight of nests, and report swooping to ACAQ so routes can be managed.
ACAQ has published its 2024–25 Access, Policy and Legal Report, outlining key climbing access issues in Queensland ahead of its Online Information Session and AGM on Monday 18 August. Access, Policy and Legal Report 2024-25 - 11th August 2025
ACAQ has published its 2024–25 Access, Policy and Legal Report, outlining key climbing access issues in Queensland ahead of its Online Information Session and AGM on Monday 18 August.
For more information download this document
In 2022–2023, QPWS nearly closed access to popular climbing areas Whitinbah Wafers and Wildside in Lamington National Park, despite questionable justifications related to cultural heritage and environmental concerns. The closure was halted after ACAQ's intervention, but ongoing signage and access issues highlight the need for continued advocacy. Lamington National Park Right to Information Insights - 19th July 2025
In 2022–2023, QPWS nearly closed access to popular climbing areas Whitinbah Wafers and Wildside in Lamington National Park, despite questionable justifications related to cultural heritage and environmental concerns. The closure was halted after ACAQ's intervention, but ongoing signage and access issues highlight the need for continued advocacy.
Brisbane City Council has retired the last 41 concrete bollards at Kangaroo Point, replacing them with 145 stainless steel U-bolts following consultation with ACAQ and the climbing community. This marks the end of an era and a significant upgrade to the cliff’s top-rope and abseil anchor system, improving safety and accessibility for climbers. Kangaroo Point Bollard Retirement & Top Anchors - 06th July 2025
Brisbane City Council has retired the last 41 concrete bollards at Kangaroo Point, replacing them with 145 stainless steel U-bolts following consultation with ACAQ and the climbing community. This marks the end of an era and a significant upgrade to the cliff’s top-rope and abseil anchor system, improving safety and accessibility for climbers.


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