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The first ACAQ General meeting of 2023 is on Wednesday 22 February 2023 at 7:00pm. Click here to find out more

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.
Bouldering has occurred in Toohey Forest since at least the 1970s. However its status has been a bit ‘grey’ at best - see further below, as it has never been recognised as a legitimate recreational activity by Brisbane City Council (BCC) - until now. Toohey Forest Bouldering - 23rd June 2025
Bouldering has occurred in Toohey Forest since at least the 1970s. However its status has been a bit ‘grey’ at best - see further below, as it has never been recognised as a legitimate recreational activity by Brisbane City Council (BCC) - until now.
Although the ACAQ is primarily focused on climbing and access issues in Queensland, we also need to be vigilant in preserving and fighting for access around Australia. Mt Arapiles is a crag of both National and International significance and the situation in Victoria is dire. Arapiles ACAQ submission - Feedback about the draft Dyurrite Cultural Landscape (Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park) Management Plan Amendment - 14th February 2025
Although the ACAQ is primarily focused on climbing and access issues in Queensland, we also need to be vigilant in preserving and fighting for access around Australia. Mt Arapiles is a crag of both National and International significance and the situation in Victoria is dire.
For more information download this document
Did you know that Queensland also has Aboriginal Cultural Heritage laws? Importantly, there are some key differences in our law to those in Victoria with ‘safe harbour guidelines’ which if complied with mean that illegal harm under the law do not occur and their are no breaches of the law. This also provides more certainty in what is and isn't allowed. Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Climbing - 06th December 2024
Did you know that Queensland also has Aboriginal Cultural Heritage laws? Importantly, there are some key differences in our law to those in Victoria with ‘safe harbour guidelines’ which if complied with mean that illegal harm under the law do not occur and their are no breaches of the law. This also provides more certainty in what is and isn't allowed.
For more information A summary of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act and its potential impact on climbing
As representatives of the outdoor climbing community, we are mindful that advocacy for climbing access is best served where it coexists with respect for all cultural heritage and the rights of First Nations peoples. Campaign with respect - 06th December 2024
As representatives of the outdoor climbing community, we are mindful that advocacy for climbing access is best served where it coexists with respect for all cultural heritage and the rights of First Nations peoples.


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