What: The usual AGM Reports, Voting for Committee and Speeches. Where: Upstairs Room, The Retreat Hotel, Abbotsford. When: Starting at 6pm, with the formalities kicking off at 7pm. Optional: Dinner and drinks. RSVP: Please let the VCC Secretary, Steve Toal, know if you’re coming along. This year there will be the option of attending in […]

Welcome spring with some climbing at Dyurrite/Mt Arapiles.  There are plenty of options for climbing in spring at The Mount. Note that this VCC trip is for the Saturday and Sunday only – even though it is an extra-long weekend in Victoria. We will be camping in The Pines, close to the action. There is […]

This course during the Victorian school holidays has been advertised at short notice. Contact Michael as soon as possible if you are interested. The next VCC Learn2Lead Course has been organised to run at Dyurrite/Mt Arapiles from Monday 19th Sept – Sunday 29th Sept 2022. There are only FOUR places on this course.  The VCC […]

Mt Arapiles can provide some very good climbing days in winter. Depending on the weather, single pitch climbs are often the best option. These include the sun of Central Gully Left or go for a walk and climb at some of the more distant sun soaked cliffs in the Northern Group and surrounds. We will […]

There is one place remaining in this course. Contact Michael if you are interested. The next VCC Learn2Lead Course has been organised to run at Mt Arapiles/Djurite from Wednesday 29th June – Monday 4th July 2022. There are only FOUR places on this course.  The VCC offers this course exclusively to members. Take the next […]

Mt Arapiles provides magnificent climbing days in autumn. There are plenty of options when choosing cliffs in late autumn. Depending on the weather, a multipitch on the Watchtower faces or the sun of Central Gully Left might be best. Go for a walk and climb at some of the more distant sun soaked cliffs in […]

The You Yangs – An Introduction to Granite Climbing at Royalty Walls is a great introduction to the granite rock found at the You Yangs. There are a few easy cracks which provide a good taste of crack climbing and several sport slab routes in the intermediate grades. These short slabs are a great introduction […]

ALL participants on VCC club trips must show proof of double vaccination, or a valid medical vaccine exemption certificate, to attend. Please read the information about the procedures regarding COVID below before contacting the trip leader.  Come along and hopefully enjoy perfect ‘autumn conditions’ at one of Melbourne’s popular ‘day-trip’ crags. Plenty of single pitch […]

Join us for a fun night and help fundraising for sustainable climbing access!! Tickets cost $10 per person and all proceeds support VCC’s continued efforts to secure sustainable access to climbing areas across Victoria. Open to both members and non-members. For more Information and registrations

ALL participants on VCC club trips must show proof of double vaccination, or a valid medical vaccine exemption certificate, to attend. To sign in on the trip, all participants must: check-in using the QR code provided by the trip leader complete and sign the VCC Trip Register as previously.  Both of these measures are to […]

ALL participants on VCC club trips must show proof of double vaccination, or a valid medical vaccine exemption certificate, to attend. To sign in on the trip, all participants must: check-in using the QR code provided by the trip leader complete and sign the Trip Register as previously.  Both of these measures are to ensure […]

ALL participants on VCC club trips must show proof of double vaccination, or a valid medical vaccine exemption certificate, to attend. To sign in on the trip, all participants must: check-in using the QR code provided by the trip leader complete and sign the Trip Register as previously.  Both of these measures are to ensure […]

The next VCC Learn2Lead Course has been organised to run at Mt Arapiles/Djurite from Tuesday 18th – Sunday 23rd Janaury 2022. There are only FOUR places on this course.  The VCC offers this course exclusively to members. Take the next step. Learn to lead climb using natural protection, have fun and get home safely: ·       […]

The next VCC Learn2Lead Course has been organised to run at Mt Arapiles/Djurite from Tuesday 7th – Sunday 12th December 2021. There are only FOUR places on this course.  The VCC offers this course exclusively to members. Take the next step. Learn to lead climb using natural protection, have fun and get home safely: ·       […]

ALL participants on VCC club trips must show proof of double vaccination, or a valid medical vaccine exemption certificate, to attend. To sign in on the trip, all participants must: check-in using the QR code provided by the trip leader complete and sign the Trip Register as previously.  Both of these measures are to ensure […]

This trip has been advertised at very short notice due to the lifting of lockdown and travel restrictions in time for this weekend. Melbournians can leave Metro Melbourne at 6pm on Friday. All participants need to contact the trip leader prior to the trip. Also, ALL participants must show proof of double vaccination, or a […]

Due to the extension of Lockdown 6.0, and the implementation of further restrictions, the August EOM@Araps/Djurite has been cancelled. Michael O’Reilly – VCC Trip Co-ordinator During these COVID times, all VCC Events and trips may need to be cancelled at very short notice. If this trip goes ahead as planned, it is essential that all […]

Due to Melbourne’s current Lockdown 5.0, this trip may be cancelled at the last minute. If this July EOM@Araps/Djurite goes ahead as planned, it is essential that all intending participants contact the leader prior to the trip, as well as read all of the documents referred to below. The rules when this Lockdown is eased […]

Unfortunately this interstate climbing trip has been cancelled due to COVID restrictions and border closures. This is a 10 day trip to Frog Buttress in Queensland. The crag boasts the best crack climbing in Australia. It is simply outstanding and set within a lovely National Park. Learning to crack climb can open up a whole […]

  Due to the easing of the lockdown restrictions, including the 25km rule, the June EOM@Araps/Djurite has been just published. (16/06/21). It is very important that all intending participants contact the trip leader as soon as possible. Please read all of the documents referred to below. This trip could be subjected to cancellation if the […]

Due to the Statewide Lockdown announced on Thursday 27th May, the May EOM@Araps/Djurite has been cancelled.  Welcome back to our EOM@Araps/Djurite trips after our extended COVID break. A few important changes have been made to enable us to safely resume club trips. So please read the VCC COVID-19 Safety Plan and VCC Advice to Participants on Club Trips, […]

Welcome back to our EOM@Araps/Djurite trips after our extended COVID break. A few important changes have been made to enable us to safely resume club trips. So please read the VCC COVID-19 Safety Plan and VCC Advice to Participants on Club Trips, Courses and Activities before signing up for this trip. The advice and guidelines have been published on […]

The next VCC Learn2Lead Course has been organised to run at Mt Arapiles/Djurite from Tuesday 6th April – Sunday 11th April. There are only FOUR places on this course. These course dates overlap with the first week of the Victorian School Holidays. The VCC offers this course exclusively to members. Take the next step. Learn […]

Welcome back to our EOM@Araps/Djurite trips after our extended COVID break. A few important changes have been made to enable us to safely resume club trips. So please read the VCC COVID-19 Safety Plan and VCC Advice to Participants on Club Trips, Courses and Activities before signing up for this trip. The advice and guidelines have been published on […]

This trip is now FULL, but there are still some vacancies for experienced leaders. Non-leaders can contact Ben if you’d like to be added to the ‘wait list’.  Welcome back to our EOM@Araps/Djurite trips after our extended COVID break. A few important changes have been made to enable us to safely resume club trips. So […]

For many climbers, the third main area of Victorian climbing, Mt Buffalo, is a big unknown.  This alpine granite environment is a whole different experience to Arapiles or the Grampians, and that’s part of the appeal that draws me there year after year.   The plateau has a huge variety of single pitch climbs, as […]

Hey everyone, we’ve got a tree planting happening at Dyurrite / Mt Arapiles next Saturday 21 November. If you’re about, come along and show the Pines some love! When – Saturday 21 November, 8:30am Where – Meet up at the Wash Trough/ Day visitors area What’s needed – Bodies, closed toe shoes and gloves if […]

All VCC club trips and events have been cancelled. Please see the post on the News page of the VCC website for more information. Boulder curious? Feeling uncomfortably tethered? Got a granite habit? Enjoyed bouldering at a bouldering gym? Can’t tie knots? Haven’t got a belayer? Why not join us for a day of bouldering […]

  All VCC club trips and events have been cancelled. Please see the post on the News page of the VCC website for more information. A visit to the recently opened Natimuk climbing museum got me thinking one Sunday afternoon on the long drive back to Melbourne. Our forefathers and sisters of the 70s and […]

All VCC club trips and events have been cancelled. Please see the post on the News page of the VCC website for more information. The VCC are off to Moonarie this Easter for an extended climbing trip. Moonarie provides great ‘adventure climbing’ in the Flinders Ranges, in South Australia. And Easter is prime climbing season […]

All VCC club trips and events have been cancelled. Please see the post on the News page of the VCC website for more information. The next VCC Learn2Lead Course has been organised to run at Mt Arapiles/Djurite from Tuesday 31st March – Sunday 5th April. There are only FOUR places on this course. These course […]

All VCC club trips and events have been cancelled. Please see the post on the News page of the VCC website for more information. Return to Bluestone Bouldering. Let’s see how much we’ve improved. And a chance for others to join in. Bouldering on Melbourne’s walls and bridges used to be the go-to training for […]

All VCC club trips and events have been cancelled. Please see the post on the News page of the VCC website for more information. Mt Arapiles in autumn? Arapiles in late March provides the very best of Arapiles climbing. Enjoy the cooler temperatures and improved friction. If it’s still hot, then the shady gullies or the […]

Autumn is a great time to get on the granite of Mt Alexander! Situated near Castlemaine, Mt Alex is a 75-minute drive up the Calder if you’re coming from Melbourne. We’ll be going to Dog Rocks for the day, where access is just a couple of hundred metres from the car park. Mt Alex is […]

The Central Grampians has plenty to offer climbers at this time of the year. We will be climbing both days at Eastern Wall, a substantial north-facing cliff that has a number of routes at more accessible grades, as well as some harder climbs. Eastern Wall is the large cliff visible from the top of Bundaleer. […]

Mt Arapiles at the end of summer? Arapiles in late February can provide some excellent climbing. Enjoy the cooler and shady gullies or the routes on the left side of Central Gully. Get up early and enjoy the sun’s rays on the nearby classics and well-worn trade routes in the Organ Pipes.  Maybe explore some new […]

The Central Grampians has plenty to offer climbers at this time of the year. One of the days will be spent at Bundaleer, which is a great summer cliff. There are many crags that we can visit on the trip, apart from Bundaleer. Steve Toal’s new Central Grampians Comprehensive Guide lists another 123 crags. The […]

Bouldering on Melbourne’s walls and bridges used to be the go-to training for rock climbers thirty years ago. Before climbing gyms, there was no other option. This evening trip is designed to give the modern pampered climber an introduction to the fine art of bluestone bouldering. You can train endurance, power endurance, technique and footwork […]

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Save the date!!! The Annual Golden Hex Photo (and Video) competition and Awards will be held on Thursday 30th January 2020 at the Maori Chief Hotel in South Melbourne. Come along for dinner and some drinks, meet some new people and share your best and worst climbing photos and videos to have a chance to […]

Mt Arapiles in the middle of summer? A long weekend at Arapiles? Arapiles in late January can provide some excellent climbing. Enjoy the cooler and shady gullies or the routes on the left side of Central Gully. Get up early and enjoy the sun’s rays on the nearby classics and well-worn trade routes in the Organ Pipes.  […]

A VCC Learn2Lead Course has been organised at short notice for late January 2020. The course will run at Mt Arapiles/Djurite from Wednesday 22nd – Monday 27th January, 2020. There are only FOUR places on this course. This course has been organised so that climbers with time in January can complete one of these courses. The […]

This trip is now FULL. But you can email Janet and be put on the Waiting List if you’d like. Why not take advantage of the long summer days, daylight saving and climb in the evening and the coolness of Camels Hump at Mt Macedon? The plan is to start in the afternoon, or in […]

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A VCC Learn2Lead Course has been organised for early January 2020. The course will run at Mt Arapiles/Djurite from Tuesday 7th – Sunday 12th January, 2020. There are only FOUR places on this course. This course is the first L2L Course that has been run for nearly a year. It has been organised at short notice […]

Xmas will be done and dusted so it’s time for climbing. If you can’t get away to the Gramps /Araps/Buffalo this weekend, why not take advantage of the coolness of Camels Hump in mid summer? Camels Hump offers the best climbing ‘close’ to Melbourne. It’s about an hour from Melbourne if you’re lucky enough to […]

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There isn’t a December EOM@Djurite/Araps trip, so come along on this early summer trip instead. In fact, going climbing sure beats Xmas shopping, work functions and just about anything else happening in December! December offers plenty of warmth all day, as well as longer daylight hours, and then you’ve got daylight savings. You will be […]

Mt Arapiles at the end of spring? So much better for climbing at Arapiles than winter! The warmth in the sun and longer daylight hours make for a great weekend of climbing. There will be a Cliffcare Working Bee on Saturday morning. We will help move some more rocks for Walter for the Upper Central […]

There will be a CliffCare Working Bee on Saturday morning as part of the November EOM@Djurite/Arapiles Club trip. Cameron Abraham will be running the Working Bee side of things on the trip.   We will help move some more rocks for Walter for the Upper Central Gully Track Project on Saturday morning. The benefits of […]

Mt Buffalo offers fantastic climbing, particularly for experienced climbers.  The plateau has a huge variety of single pitch climbs, as well as some of the best multi-pitch climbing in Victoria. The granite slabs and cracks make for thought provoking pitches. Mt Buffalo is the same distance from Melbourne as Mt Arapiles, but sees far less […]

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Boulder curious? Feeling uncomfortably tethered? Got a granite habit? Why not join us for a day of bouldering at Mt Beckworth, where perfect rock hosts problems great and small, simple and dastardly, traditional and new school. Mt Beckworth is a picturesque granite outcrop just west of Ballarat, about two hours’ drive from Melbourne. The Granite […]

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  This trip has been postponed due to the wet weather forecast for Thursday.  These mid-week trips are for climbers who have the availability to get out for a day’s climbing mid-week, but usually can’t find a partner. Climbing in the Youies is a great introduction to climbing granite. Depending on the particular crag visited, […]

  The Sydney Rockies have invited the VCC to join them on a trip to the Blue Mountains over the ‘extended’ Melbourne Cup weekend.  This is a great opportunity for a short ‘best of tour’ of the Blueys. They are providing free camping accommodation at a member’s well located property and some climbing buddies to […]

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Mt Arapiles in mid spring? So much better for climbing at Arapiles than winter! The warmth in the sun and longer daylight hours make for a great weekend of climbing. There will be a Cliffcare Working Bee on Saturday morning. We will help move some more rocks for Walter for the Upper Central Gully Track Project […]

There will be a CliffCare Working Bee on Saturday morning as part of the October EOM@Djurite/Arapiles Club trip. Cameron Abraham will be running the Working Bee side of things on the trip.   We will help move some more rocks for Walter for the Upper Central Gully Track Project on Saturday morning. The benefits of […]

Join the VCC & WVCC in an enjoyable ‘long weekend’ of family climbing at Arapiles on the Grand Final ‘Long Weekend’. This trip is now FULL. Camping at Upper Gums, just north of the Pines Campground at Arapiles. We will visit a progression of cliffs for younger children, as well as more challenging cliffs for […]

Warmer sunny weather, wild flowers and still good friction – what better reason is there to visit Mt Arapiles in early Spring? Well, the long weekend for the AFL Grand Final is another great reason to head to The Mount. The Cliffcare Working Bee is an even better reason. We will help move some more rocks for […]

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Mount Alexander in Central Victoria offers a good range of granite climbing for Melbourians, usually escaping on day trips. But this Club trip comes with a difference – an opportunity to climb at two of the best crags in the area over a weekend. We’ll be visiting Dog Rocks and Wabbit Wocks on alternate days […]

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YASSSS! We’re back! Hopefully everyone has been up to no good and shredding hard in the past few weeks. You like Mountaineering? You want to meet fellow adventurers? Join us in this cross-club social night which is suitable both for seasoned climbers and absolute beginners. Our very own resident VCC mountaineering trip leaders Anna and […]

Mt Arapiles in very late winter? Late winter cab provides good conditions for climbing at Arapiles. The flowering wattle and mint bush provide glimpses of spring! Enjoy the sunshine when it’s there and of course the friction is still optimal. The warming sun’s rays in the morning on the nearby classics and well-worn trade routes in the […]

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Come along and hopefully enjoy some late winter sunshine at one of Melbourne’s popular ‘day-trip’ crags. Plenty of single pitch climbs with a range of grades – there’s sure to be something to interest you. Werribee Gorge is also an excellent crag to learn or practice the art of ‘crack climbing’. Dave is happy for climbers […]

This year Game of Thrones will be back and we’ll be back at Mt Feathertop.  Together with the New Zealand Alpine Club we’ll rock the Backcountry Event you really don’t want to miss! You’ve done some rock-climbing and want to step it up? You’re thinking about doing a Technical Mountaineering Course? You want to climb […]

Mt Arapiles in the middle of winter? Winter often provides great conditions for climbing at Arapiles. Enjoy the cooler temperatures and fantastic friction. Get up a bit later and still enjoy a full day’s climbing! The sun’s rays in the morning on the nearby classics and well-worn trade routes in the Organ Pipes can be stunning in […]

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The VCC invites you to have a chat about everything what’s going on in the Victorian climbing world. • The upcoming Management Plan Review of the Grampians • The formation of the new Climbing Federation • Upcoming Trips • Whatever else you want to chat about This is a very informal get together so grab […]

    We invite you to have a chat about everything what’s going on in the Victorian climbing world. • The upcoming Management Plan Review of the Grampians • The formation of the new Climbing Federation • Upcoming Trips • Whatever else you want to chat about This is a very informal get together so […]

The month of June is a fantastic time to climb at Arapiles and also an ideal time for planting, with cooler weather and a bit of moisture in the ground. Why not come along and support the VCC and Cliffcare in helping to give back to a place that gives us so much .… Plant […]

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Come and join the VCC and Cliffcare for this long weekend. As well as the climbing, Cliffcare is also holding a Working Bee for the launch of the Pick My Project – Upper Central Gully Walking Track Repair Project. For the Working Bee we need bodies to help move some rocks down the track so […]

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On Tuesday a lot of climbing clubs had an official founding meeting to form a new climbing peak body in response to the ongoing access issues in the Grampians. For the VCC the two of us went to this meeting and it was quite positive. Since we want to be transparent about this process we […]

Mt Arapiles in very late autumn? Late autumn usually provides great conditions for climbing at Arapiles. Enjoy the cooler temperatures and fantastic friction. Get up (reasonably) early to enjoy a full day’s climbing. The warmer sun’s rays in the morning on the nearby classics and well-worn trade routes in the Organ Pipes can be stunning in May.  […]

This is it! This is the LAST Mountaineering Social Night before Winter returns! After that we’ll be back in August because in July everyone will be shredding! You like Mountaineering? You want to meet fellow adventurers? Join us in this cross-club social night which is suitable both for seasoned climbers and absolute beginners. After the […]

Expressions of interest are called for an extended climbing trip to either Moonarie (South Australia) or The Blue Mountains (New South Wales). Come along for the whole time, or part of it. The trip is planned from the 13th April until the 22nd April. These dates include the Easter break. If you are interested please […]

The second Learn2Lead Course for 2019 scheduled to run from Saturday 13th April until Thursday 18th April has been CANCELLED. If you are interested in a future VCC Learn2Lead Course, please contact Michael O’Reilly, the VCC Trip Co-ordinator. The VCC offers this course exclusively to members. Take the next step. Learn to lead climb using […]

Mt Arapiles in autumn? Arapiles in late March provides the very best of Arapiles climbing. Enjoy the cooler temperatures and improved friction. If it’s still hot, then the shady gullies or the routes on the right side of Central Gully are there to be enjoyed. Get up (reasonably) early and enjoy the early sun’s rays on […]

    Ohhhh the last Mountaineering Social Night before GoT returns! You like Mountaineering? You want to meet fellow adventurers? Join us in this cross-club social night which is suitable both for seasoned climbers and absolute beginners. Last year Jeanette McGill had a successful expedition to Manaslu and she’ll talk about her experience on an […]

Is there a better crag for adventure climbing in Victoria, let alone so close to Melbourne? Don’t you want to be looking out to the horizon, sitting proudly 100 metres above the crashing surf, belayed to a mutton bird, a clump of sea grass and a passing tourist (“ere ya go mate, just hang on […]

Mt Arapiles in summer? Arapiles in late February can provide some excellent climbing. Enjoy the cool and shady gullies or the routes on the left side of Central Gully. Get up (reasonably) early and enjoy the sun’s rays on the nearby classics and well-worn trade routes in the Organ Pipes.  Maybe explore some new areas. All those […]

Why not take advantage of the long summer days, daylight saving and climb in the evening and the coolness of Camels Hump at Mt Macedon? The plan is to start in the evening and climb until dark at Melbourne’s premier summer crag. On this second twilight trip, we will be climbing on Back Wall, at […]

Why not take advantage of the long summer days, daylight saving and climb in the evening and the coolness of Camels Hump at Mt Macedon? The plan is to start in the evening and climb until dark at Melbourne’s premier summer crag. On this first twilight trip, we will be climbing up on the Omega […]

The first Learn2Lead Course for 2019 has been organised to run at Mt Arapiles/Djurite in January. It will run from Tuesday 15th January until Sunday 20th January, 2019. The VCC offers this course exclusively to members. Take the next step. Learn to lead climb using natural protection, have fun and get home safely: ·       Exclusive […]

Located in the South-East Grampians, just south of Lake Bellfield, The Dials is the collective group of cliffs on the Seven Dials Track. Located more than 50m from the car, these crags receive little attention from today’s climbers. Let’s bring back the adventure! But don’t worry, the walk-in isn’t that far. Redmans Rd is open […]

The final Learn2Lead Course for 2018 has been organised to run at Mt Arapiles/Djurite, starting at the end of November. It will run from Tuesday 27th November until Sunday 2nd December, 2018. The VCC offers this course exclusively to members. Take the next step. Learn to lead climb using natural protection, have fun and get […]

Warmer weather, wild flowers and still good friction – what better reason is there to visit Mt Arapiles in late Spring? Come along and cruise up the nearby classics and well-worn trade routes in the Organ Pipes or Central Gully Left in the sun. Or climb something new? Or head up into Central Gully right-hand side for some all day […]

Ever wanted to climb Eureka Wall but not quite there yet? Well look no further! According to the famed Joe Goding, Emu Rock is “like Eureka Wall, but with loads more jugs”. This trip will visit two crags in the Victoria Range which provide great trad climbing. As Emu Rock is north facing, we will […]

Spring time means flowering wattles, warmer weather and still great friction – what better reason is there to visit Mt Arapiles in October? Spring at Arapiles can provide some stunning climbing. Enjoy the sun on the Watchtower slabs, Pharos or on the sunny side of Mitre Rock. Get up (reasonably) early and catch the warming rays on […]

The VCC are holding regular Club Nights at Gravity Worx Indoor Climbing Gym. For 2018 these will be held fortnightly on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. We will be climbing on Thursday the 11th and 25th October. These Club Nights are relaxed and informal. The idea is that you can come along […]

North Jawbone provides excellent climbing on high quality, chocolate coloured sandstone. Enjoy the excellent views and the long slabs on the first VCC rock climbing trip to the Cathedrals this season. It’s time to polish up your footwork and to get slabbing. Climbing in the ‘Cathedrals’ can be quite an adventure, with the crags often […]

Spring time means flowering wattles, warmer weather and still great friction – what better reason is there to visit Mt Arapiles in September? Spring at Arapiles can provide some stunning climbing. Enjoy the sun on the Watchtower slabs, Pharos or on the sunny side of Mitre Rock. Get up (reasonably) early and catch the warming rays on […]

This trip is now full. Please contact Ollie if you’d like to be on the Waiting List. Join VCC & WVCC in an enjoyable weekend of family climbing in the Grampians. Is there a better way to spend the Grand Final Long Weekend than climbing with kids? Bush camping on a private farm in the […]

The VCC are holding regular Club Nights at Gravity Worx Indoor Climbing Gym. For 2018 these will be held fortnightly on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. We will be climbing on Thursday the 13th and 27th September. These Club Nights are relaxed and informal. The idea is that you can come along […]

The third Learn2Lead Course for 2018 has been rescheduled. The course will now run at Mt Arapiles/Djurite at the end of September. It will run from Tuesday 25th – Sunday 30th September, 2018. There are only two places remaining to be filled. The VCC offers this course exclusively to members. Take the next step. Learn […]

Dog Rocks at Mount Alexander offers a good range of granite climbing with very easy access. There’s a variety of crack lines to get your jam on, whether you are new to crack climbing or after a challenge. There’s also slabs to slither up, some face climbing, and throw in a chimney for good measure. […]

After the great success of the last Mountaineering Social Night, we’re doing it again! You like Mountaineering? You want to meet fellow adventurers? Join us in this cross-club social night at the tail end of the season! This is a combined but very casual event by the Mountaineering Clubs of Melbourne: • Alpine Search and Rescue […]

Where and When: Dinner from 6:00pm at The Great Northern Hotel, 644 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North. Annual General Meeting: Starting at 7:30pm at The Great Northern Hotel. More details are on the VCC Facebook Page. What: The usual AGM Reports, Voting for the new Committee, Speeches and the fun parts: The Golden Hex & Corroded Cam […]

… snow, Snow, SNOOOOWWWW! Yes, the end of August is statistically the best time to venture out into the Australian backcountry and guess what we’re doing? Yep, hitting the sugar coated hills in the High Country for another time. The outlook for the Australian climate drivers (ENSO, IOD and SAM) are all meh (= neutral) […]

Spring time means flowering wattles, warmer weather and still great friction – what better reason is there to visit Mt Arapiles in August? Spring at Arapiles can provide some stunning climbing. Enjoy the sun on the Watchtower slabs, Pharos or on the sunny side of Mitre Rock. Get up (reasonably) early and catch the warming rays on […]

The VCC are holding regular Club Nights at Gravity Worx Indoor Climbing Gym. For 2018 these will be held fortnightly on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. We will be climbing on Thursday the 9th and 23rd August. Note that Mark is unavailable during July. These Club Nights are relaxed and informal. The […]

Although this year will be the year without Game of Thrones, snow will still fall and we’ll be back on Mt Feathertop! You’ve done some rock-climbing and want to step it up? You’re thinking about doing a Technical Mountaineering Course? You want to climb the Himalayas? This is EXACTLY the right trip for you. Hopefully […]

Cooler weather means great friction – what better reason is there to visit Mt Arapiles in July? Winter at Arapiles can provide some stunning climbing. Enjoy the sun on the Watchtower slabs or on the sunny side of Mitre Rock. Get up (reasonably) early and catch the warming rays on the nearby classics and well-worn trade routes in […]

You like Mountaineering? You want to meet fellow adventurers? Join us in this cross-club social night! This is a combined but very casual event by the Mountaineering Clubs of Melbourne: • Melbourne University Mountaineering Club • NZAC Australia Section • Victorian Climbing Club We love to bring everyone together so you can listen to the […]

It’s never too early to start mountaineering … except if there’s no snow 😀 however our statistics junkie figured out that this is the first weekend with guaranteed natural cover. Join Matt, Petey and Philipp in this endeavour to find the little pockets of mountaineering adventures in Australia. We’ll try to tackle some steep snow and ice […]

The date of this trip has changed. It is now on the weekend of the 7th & 8th July. Crag X and The Solarium are in the Red Rocks area of the Victoria Range in the SW Grampians. The area has recently undergone a transformation. It used to consist mostly of a few harder trad […]

Cooler weather means great friction – what better reason is there to visit Mt Arapiles in June? Enjoy the sun on the Watchtower slabs or on the sunny side of Mitre Rock. Get up (reasonably) early and catch the warming rays on the nearby classics and well-worn trade routes in the Organ Pipes.  Maybe explore some new areas […]

The VCC are holding regular Club Nights at Gravity Worx Indoor Climbing Gym. For 2018 these will be held fortnightly on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. We will be climbing on Thursday the 14th and 28th June. These Club Nights are relaxed and informal. The idea is that you can come along […]

Black Ians Rocks is in the Black Range in The Grampians. It has a well deserved reputation for superb crack climbing in the intermediate grades, as well as a range of other styles of climbing. The crag now also has a number of mostly harder sport routes. Black Ians is also a perfect winter crag, […]

The month of June is a fantastic time to climb at Arapiles and also an ideal time for planting, with cooler weather and a bit of moisture in the ground. Why not come along and support the VCC and Cliffcare in helping to give back to a place that gives us so much .… Plant […]

Autumnal weather and great friction – what better reason is there to visit Mt Arapiles in late May?  Come along and cruise up the nearby classics and well-worn trade routes in the Organ Pipes. Or maybe climb something new. Climb on the Watchtower Faces or in The Northern Group and enjoy the sunshine. Maybe try some longer multi-pitches on Tiger […]

The VCC are holding regular Club Nights at Gravity Worx Indoor Climbing Gym. For 2018 these will be held fortnightly on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. In May we will be climbing on Thursday the 10th and 24th May. These Club Nights are relaxed and informal. The idea is that you can […]

Summerday Valley is a popular climbing area of the Grampians providing a range of single pitch Beginner and Intermediate grade climbs which are protected using Trad gear. Access is also very easy. Not only is the Grampians a world class climbing area, it is also home to one of Australia’s most historical and acclaimed wine […]

Warm up with a good walk, and perhaps even a stop off at Tribute Wall, and then go crush something hard at the true birth place of sport climbing in the Grampians, Van Diemen’s Land.   To quote the climbing guide book: ‘pockets, flakes, cracks, crimps and giant huecos and slopes all combine to create […]

WOD, brought to you by Cliffcare. None of the other Workouts of the Day give you warm fuzzy feelings, or brownies for that matter. Rock up, haul a rock or two, feel pumped, eat a brownie, go climb. Or sleep. Whatever. Let’s do this people! (said in a deep, yelly and authoritative voice. But still […]

Autumnal weather and great friction – what better reason is there to visit Mt Arapiles in late April?  Come along and cruise up the nearby classics and well-worn trade routes in the Organ Pipes. Or climb something new. Climb in the shade or in the sun depending on the temperature. Maybe try some long multi-pitches given the Autumn conditions. We […]

The VCC are holding regular Club Nights at Gravity Worx Indoor Climbing Gym. For 2018 these will be held fortnightly on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. In April we will be climbing on Thursday the 12th April and 26nd April. These Club Nights are relaxed and informal. The idea is that you […]

Why not take advantage of the last of the ‘Camels Hump Season’ and the stable weather and join us at Camels Hump for a Saturday day trip? Camels Hump is quite a user friendly crag in terms of the area at the base of the climbs and the ability to set up top-ropes on some […]

This course is now FULL. The fourth L2L Course has been advertised for 18th – 23rd MAY. Please contact Michael if you are interested. The second Learn2Lead Course for 2018 will be offered at Mt Arapiles/Djurite in April. It will run from 10th – 15th April, 2018. This course also falls within the Victorian School […]

We’re running a last-minute trip to Dreamtime Wall in the Grampians for Easter. Autumn is the absolute best time to visit this crag. The focus for this trip will be on leading, not seconding. This trip is not suitable for beginners, but is open to climbers who can lead grade 18 in the gym, or […]

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Autumnal weather and improving friction – what better reason is there to visit Mt Arapiles in late March?  Come along and cruise up the nearby classics and well-worn trade routes in the Organ Pipes. Or climb something new. Climb in the shade or in the sun depending on the temperature. Maybe try a ‘crack theme’ approach to the weekend? We […]

The VCC are holding regular Club Nights at Gravity Worx Indoor Climbing Gym. For 2018 these will be held fortnightly on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. In March we will be climbing on Thursday the 8th and 22nd March. These Club Nights will be relaxed and informal. The idea is that you […]

Prospective and current trip leaders are invited to come along to our first Trip Leaders Skill Share Night. At this night we will share and discuss how to be an effective VCC Trip Leader and share ideas around trip leading. We would like to encourage all past trip leaders to come along, as well as […]

Come and join us to help clean up, fix up and conserve our local environment, around the bouldering walls, Burnley Harbour and along the river, and then go bouldering! What better way to spend a Sunday morning. Go to:  http://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/Burnley+Bouldering+Walls   to register online, or just join in on the day. Join the VCC’s Ben Wright […]

Why not take advantage of the last of the long summer days, daylight saving and climb in the evening and the coolness of Camels Hump? The plan is to start in the evening and climb until dark at Melbourne’s premier summer crag. We will be climbing routes on both the Lower Cliff, and up on […]

West Flank is a conveniently located cliff, only 150m from Mt Zero Picnic Grounds/Carpark in the Northern Grampians. As the climbs are in the shade until early/mid afternoon, it is a great place to visit in summer. For those who have been around a little longer, West Flank was previously known as Wall of Fuels. […]

The VCC are holding regular Club Nights at Gravity Worx Indoor Climbing Gym. For 2018 these will be held fortnightly on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Note the day change for this year! These Club Nights will be relaxed and informal. The idea is that you can come along without a climbing […]

This trip is now FULL. Please contact Josh to be added to the Waiting List. Climbing at Royalty Walls is a great introduction to the granite rock found at the You Yangs. There are a few easy cracks which provide a good taste of crack climbing and several sport slab routes in the intermediate grades. […]

This trip is now FULL. You can contact Amber if you’d like to be added to the Waiting List. Bundaleer is an old, historic cliff situated up high in the Central Grampians/Gariwerd. It provides some really stunning and atmospheric climbing. It hosts a series of amazing lines established by the likes of John Ewbank, Henry […]

This course is running and we are offering a one-off 20% DISCOUNT for the fourth participant. Please contact Michael ASAP if you’re interested. Discounted price is only $556. The first Learn2Lead Course for 2018 will be offered at Mt Arapiles/Djurite in January. It will run from 23rd – 28th January, 2018. This first course also overlaps […]

The VCC are holding regular Club Nights at Gravity Worx Indoor Climbing Gym. Initially these will be held fortnightly on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. For DEC, the nights will be Wed 6th and 20th December. This is your last chance to join Mark at Gravity Worx in 2017! These Club Nights […]

Great climbing and avoiding Xmas Parties – what better reasons are there to visit Mt Arapiles in December?  Come along and enjoy the nearby classics in the Organ Pipes, or climb something new in the shade. Our experienced Trip Leader Cameron will lead the way in his first trip for 2017. Tap into his ‘local knowledge’ and […]

  Slaba Dabba Doo. Big granite slabs, 3 abseils required to access! Adventure climbing on long multi-pitch slab routes, sparsely protected with a mix of trad and bolts, both carrots and fixed hangers (no sport routes).   There are acres of solid granite and great views across to the Grampians, an easy approach (then three […]

Knots, bights, bends and hitches. So you have one or two knots to your repertoire? Want to know a few more? Or just dust off the cobwebs in your memory.   Watch demonstrations and practice building anchors, using prusiks and tying loops of all sorts.   The Wilson Ave Boulder was recently reset by the […]

This trip has been CANCELLED due to the weather. A favourite of mine, especially on those hotter days, Bundaleer has a rich climbing history following its discovery in 1964. It hosts a series of amazing lines established by the likes of John Ewbank, Henry Barber and Mike Law, to name only a few. To quote […]

Warmer weather, wild flowers and still good friction – what better reason is there to visit Mt Arapiles in late Spring?  Well, the opportunity to help for an hour or two on the second Cliffcare Central Gully Working Bee is another good reason. Come along and cruise up the nearby classics and well-worn trade routes in the Organ Pipes in […]

The VCC are holding regular Club Nights at Gravity Worx Indoor Climbing Gym. Initially these will be held fortnightly on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. For NOV, the nights will be Wed 8th and 22nd November. These Club Nights will be relaxed and informal. The idea is that you can come along […]

The sixth and final Learn2Lead Course for 2017 at Mt Arapiles/Djurite in November is now FULL. If you are interested in the January Learn2Lead Course, please contact Michael. It will run from 23rd – 28th January, 2018. The VCC offers this course exclusively to members. Take the next step. Learn to lead climb using natural […]

This trip is now FULL. Join the Victorian Climbing Club (VCC) & Western Victorian Climbing Club (WVCC) in an enjoyable weekend of family climbing in the Grampians. Based at Lakeside Caravan Park Halls Gap and climbing in the central Grampians, we will visit a progression of crags for younger children, as well as more challenging […]

Let’s go climbing as well as enjoy the spectacular Nati Frinj. If you can, make the most of the Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday and make this a really long weekend! In fact Tara is starting this trip on the Friday – an incredibly long, long weekend! Come along an join in for the full […]

Warmer weather, wild flowers and still good friction – what better reason is there to visit Mt Arapiles in Spring?  Come along and cruise up the nearby classics and well-worn trade routes in the Organ Pipes in the sun. Or climb something new. Maybe try a ‘crack theme’ approach to the weekend? Head off to the Northern Group for a […]

The VCC are holding regular Club Nights at Gravity Worx Indoor Climbing Gym. Initially these will be held fortnightly on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. For OCT, the nights will be Wed 11th and 25th October. These Club Nights will be relaxed and informal. The idea is that you can come along […]

The September EOM@Araps trip has been CANCELLED. You can blame one or all of the following: Hywel’s slow house renovations in Britain, the AFL Grand Final or the VCC Club Trip to Moonarie. Either way we don’t have an available trip leader for this trip to go ahead unfortunately.  With winter in or memories, it’s […]

Moonarie, situated in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park of South Australia, is one of Australia’s premier climbing destinations, offering brilliant single and multi-pitch trad climbing in a spectacular and remote desert setting. Photo: Wilpena Pound The climbing is mostly in the intermediate to hard range, on excellent quality, Arapiles-like rock, with classics starting around grade […]

The VCC are holding regular Club Nights at Gravity Worx Indoor Climbing Gym. Initially these will be held fortnightly on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. For SEPT, the nights will be Wed 13th and 27th September. These Club Nights will be relaxed and informal. The idea is that you can come along […]

Join Matt and Philipp in this endeavour to find the little pockets of mountaineering adventures in Australia. We’ll try to tackle some steep snow and ice in the beautiful Victorian backcountry. Since this trip will be at the tail-end of winter, the conditions are pretty much unpredictable at the moment. Snow can vary between the […]

Where and When: Dinner from 6:00pm at the Hotel Spencer Bar and Grill. 475 Spencer St, Melbourne. Annual General Meeting: Starting at 7:30pm at the Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA) Building. 382 Spencer Street, West Melbourne. What: The usual AGM Reports, Voting for the new Committee, Speeches and the fun parts: The Golden Hex & […]

As part of the Greater Together Exhibition at the Australian Centre of Contemporary Art, the VCC is supporting the Melbourne based group Field Theory. These artists are preparing for the worst, but hoping for the best, and when it all goes down they want to be ready. Treating ACCA as an inner city survival bunker, the collective […]

Here is your chance to visit one of the classic trad cliffs of Victorian climbing. Mt Rosea is a significant cliff with a proud place in Victorian Climbing history. With a vertical height of between 90 and 120 metres, most climbs require from 3 to 5 pitches, even with 60 metre ropes. The cliff has […]

The month of August is a perfect time to climb at Arapiles and also an ideal time for watering and mulching our newly planted trees in The Pines. Why not come along and support the VCC and Cliffcare in helping to give back to a place that gives us so much .… Nurture the new […]

The fifth Learn2Lead Course for 2017 is now FULL. The next course has been advertised for the 3rd – 8th October. Please contact Michael O’Reilly if you are interested in one of the four places. The VCC offers this course exclusively to members. Take the next step. Learn to lead climb using natural protection, have […]

The VCC are holding regular Club Nights at Gravity Worx Indoor Climbing Gym. Initially these will be held fortnightly on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. For August, the nights will be Wed 9th and 23rd August. These Club Nights will be relaxed and informal. The idea is that you can come along […]

This trip is now FULL for Beginner and Intermediate climbers. Members who are Advanced Climbers/Experienced Trad Leaders can still contact Tara to join the trip. Come along and hopefully enjoy some late winter sunshine at one of Melbourne’s popular ‘day-trip’ crags. Plenty of single pitch climbs with a range of grades – there’s sure to […]

Perfect friction and northerly facing cliffs – what better reason is there to visit Mt Arapiles in Winter?  Come along and cruise up the nearby classics and well-worn trade routes in the Organ Pipes in the sun. Or climb something new. Try the Northern Group, Watchtower Faces or sunny Mitre Rock for a bit of serenity and sunshine. We will be […]

The VCC are holding regular Club Nights at Gravity Worx Indoor Climbing Gym. Initially these will be held fortnightly on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. For this month, the nights will be Wed 12th and 26th July. These Club Nights will be relaxed and informal. The idea is that you can come […]

This Club Trip is now full. Please contact Philipp, the Tip Leader, as the Waiting List is open.   We’re back – Yes the VCC is running another Mountaineering Program in 2017 and we’re still working on the details. However the traditional Winter Camp trip is already locked in. Get the dust off your snow-shoes […]

Perfect friction and northerly facing cliffs – what better reason is there to visit Mt Arapiles in Winter?  Come along and cruise up the nearby classics and well-worn trade routes in the Organ Pipes in the sun. Or climb something new. Try the Northern Group or sunny Mitre Rock for a bit of serenity and sunshine. We will be camping in […]

This June L2L Course is now FULL. Contact Michael O’Reilly if you are interested in the 23th to 28th August Learn2Lead Course. The VCC offers this course exclusively to members. Take the next step. Learn to lead climb using natural protection, have fun and get home safely: ·       Exclusive to VCC members ·       6 days qualified instruction […]

The month of June is a fantastic time to climb at Arapiles and also an ideal time for planting, with cooler weather and a bit of moisture in the ground. Why not come along and support the VCC and Cliffcare in helping to give back to a place that gives us so much .… Plant […]

Perfect friction and climbing conditions – what better reason is there to visit Mt Arapiles in late Autumn?  Come along and cruise up the nearby classics and well-worn trade routes in the Organ Pipes in the sun. Or climb something new. We will be camping in The Pines, close to the action. There is no better rock to fondle than […]

This trip is now FULL. Please contact Ollie if you’d like to be added to the Waiting List. Summerday Valley is a popular climbing area of the Grampians providing a range of single pitch Beginner and Intermediate grade climbs which are protected using Trad gear. Most of the area is now open to the public after […]

This course is now FULL. If you are interested in the upcoming 4th Learn2Lead Course, then please contact Michael. The third Learn2leadCourse for 2017 is being held at Mt Arapiles from 13th – 18th May. The VCC offers this course exclusively to members. Take the next step. Learn to lead climb using natural protection, have […]

Perfect friction and climbing conditions – what better reason is there to visit Mt Arapiles in Autumn? Take advantage of the walls, buttresses and gullies that face in all directions to find perfect climbing conditions. Arapiles offers well over 2700 routes – there’s something for you! Come along and cruise up the nearby classics and well-worn trade routes in […]

Following on from yet another epic week at Point Perpendicular, an after party has been proposed to a nearby neck of the woods. If bolted crack lines and outrageous crimping is your cup of tea, come join us for a week of what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger at the Blue Mountains. This trip […]

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The aptly named Point Perpendicular sits chiselled and proud above Jervis Bay. The steep cliff assures that climbing is sustained and exciting. The setting above the crashing waves is exhilerating and the shear white rock makes for plenty of photo opportunities. Point Perpendicular is primarily a trad climbing area but there are also mixed routes […]

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The sixth Reel Rock Festival 2011 brought a series of astounding short films covering every style of climbing on the planet. Thanks to the support of Morland Council we are bringing these movies back to the stage in a free outdoor cinema event at the Wilson Bouldering Wall, Wilson Avenue, Brunswick. The show starts at 8pm […]

This rescheduled second Learn2Lead Course is now FULL. A third Learn2LeadCourse has been advertised for 13th – 18th May. Please contact Michael as soon as possible if you are interested in doing this third course. The second Learn2Lead Course for 2017 has being rescheduled and will now be offered from 8th – 13th April. This […]

This trip is now full. If you are an experienced trad leader, with experience climbing at Araps, please contact Ollie by the link below. Also contact Ollie if you would like to be added to the Waiting List. Better friction and less heat – what better reason is there to visit Mt Arapiles in late March? Take advantage of the […]

The days are getting shorter and the end of daylight savings is sneaking up on us. Why not squeeze in a Mountaineering & Tree Climbing Playdate after work? This is a relaxed outing with the intentions to go through some basic techniques like self-rescue out of a crevasse, pulley systems and maybe tree climber rescue. […]

Bring your picnic blankets and chill out to the grunts and groans of some of the best climbers in the world. We have bouldering, alpine and even trad climbing in Australia. Inspiring climbers include Potter, Rands, Honnald, Sharma, Steck and more in a series of movies shown in the fifth Reel Rock Festival 2010. Yes […]

Come and join us to help clean up, fix up and conserve our local environment, around the bouldering walls, Burnley Harbour and along the river, and then go bouldering! Go to:  http://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/Burnley+Bouldering+Walls   to register online, or just join in on the day.   Join the VCC’s Ben Wright in looking after this great resource. Finish […]

Put down those knitting needles and put away the scrabble. Come along and cruise some classic multi pitches or crush something short and sharp, you make the decisions. Arapiles maintains its traditional climbing values and there are plenty of climbs to choose within an easy walk from the Pines Campsite. This trip is suitable for […]

This is a relaxed outing with the intentions to go through some basic techniques like self-rescue out of a crevasse, pulley systems and tree climber rescues. Z-drag, Swiss Pulleys and other entertaining techniques coming your way. Australia has a surprising lack of glaciers and is therefore pretty much crevasse free. On the other hand we’ve […]

Bundaleer has a rich climbing history following its discovery in 1964. It hosts a series of amazing lines established by the likes of John Ewbank, Henry Barber and Mike Law, to name only a few. It’s best for those who can climb 20+ but there are also some classic climbs that fall in the grade […]

The first Learn2Lead Course for 2017 is now FULL. Please contact Michael O’Reilly, the VCC Trip Coordinator, if you are interested in the second L2L Course, which will be offered in March. The first Learn2Lead Course for 2017 is being organised to take place at Mt Arapiles from 24th – 29th January. The VCC offers this course […]

What do you need in summer? plenty of shade within an alpine atmosphere. The crag is not everyone’s cup of tea but it’s kooky climbs keep things interesting. Stay cool and pick off any number of the stared climbs on lead or top rope. Ben Cairn is located in the state forest high above the […]

Why not take advantage of the long summer days, daylight saving and climb in the evening and the coolness of Camels Hump? The plan is to start in the late afternoon and climb until dark at Melbourne’s premier summer crag. Some might even start climbing earlier. We will be climbing routes on both the Lower […]

With New Year’s Day 2017 lining up for a three-day weekend, and a forecast predicting a lovely, cool reprieve from the summer heat (max 21°!), we’re running a last-minute, long weekend trip to a location that will be decided prior to the trip by participants. The destination will be either Mt Arapiles or a Grampians crag. […]

Avoid those awkward Christmas gatherings and use your passion as an excuse, why not head for Arapiles. It has become an annual event and a favourite amongst non-natives whose families live overseas. Come and cruise your favourite climbs on Christmas Day and settle down for thde most tranquil day at The Pines you will see […]

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The weather this weekend is looking to be nice and cool, and so we’re running a last-minute trip to Dreamtime Wall in the Grampians, in what will almost certainly be the last opportunity to get to this north-facing crag before it becomes too hot over summer. Dreamtime provides some really good sport climbing. There are […]

This trip is now FULL for Novice/Beginner and Intermediate Climbers. Advanced climbers are welcome to come along, but please contact Tara prior to the trip. Ever wanted to try Sports Climbing but the grades are a little out of your reach? Then this is the trip for you. We will be venturing into the Tall Wet […]

Gravity Worx is a new indoor rockclimbing gym opening in mid December in Coburg. The VCC have been kindly given the opportunity to run a pre-opening, members-only VCC Club trip to the gym. Come along and check out Melbourne’s newish gym. Where: 182-184 SUSSEX STREET COBURG Phone: 03 9350 1789 This trip is only available to […]

The Trip Leader and the contact email address has changed for this trip, but the trip is still going ahead as planned. Please contact Ben for further information. This trip is focused on giving climbers new to leading on natural gear the opportunity to climb together at Mt Arapiles. Ideally suited to the Learn2Lead Course participants […]

We hope you can make it?  The last in the series of End of Month trips to Arapiles for this year. Arapiles needs no introduction, the climbing is sublime on relatively clean and varied rock. Sign Up Here – Trip Leader – Michael O’Reilly Get in early if you are a beginner or don’t lead […]

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This trip is now almost FULL – no more Novice or Intermediate Climbers. If you are an experienced trad leader, please contact Ollie as there may be room.     Please note the change of date. North Jawbone provides excellent climbing on high quality, chocolate coloured sandstone. Enjoy the excellent views and the long slabs […]

    The fifth and final Learn2Lead Course for 2016 is now FULL.  The first L2L Course for 2017 will be advertised once the dates are finalised. Please contact Michael O’Reilly, the VCC Trip Co-ordinator, if you are interested in a 2017 L2L Course.   The fifth Learn2Lead Course for 2016 is being organised to take place at Mt […]

NO MORE NOVICES OR INTERMEDIATES for October trip. We hope you can make it? We will have an End of Month trip to Arapiles every month for the remainder of the year. Arapiles needs no introduction, the climbing is sublime on relatively clean and varied rock. 29-30 October – Sign Up Here – Trip Leader – Ollie […]

All 2016 Learn2Lead Courses are now full. Please contact Michael O’Reilly, the VCC Trip Co-ordinator, if you are interested in courses in 2017. The fourth Learn2Lead Course for 2016 is being organised to take place at Mt Arapiles in October. The VCC offers this course exclusively to members. Take the next step. Learn to lead climb, […]

This trip is now almost FULL – no more Novice or Intermediate Climbers. If you are an experienced trad leader, please contact Dave as there may be room.   Summerday Valley is a very popular climbing area of the Grampians, providing a range of single pitch Beginner and Intermediate grade climbs which are protected using […]

Before it gets too hot to hang out at this crag, let’s get another trip in. All climbing abilities welcome although you will need the minimum climbing equipment,  shoes, harness, helmet, screw gates and safety sling.

Bundaleer is an old, historic cliff situated up high in the Central Grampians. It provides some really stunning and atmospheric climbing. There are many good routes in the lower grades; lower than grade 20. Usually these climbs follow stunning lines and features which make for very memorable experiences. Bundaleer in those grades is predominately multi-pitch trad climbing. Be prepared to […]

The third Learn2Lead Course is now FULL again. A fifth L2L Course has been advertised in November. There are 2 places still available for this course. Please contact Michael O’Reilly, the VCC Trip Co-ordinator, if you are interested. The third Learn2Lead Course for 2016 is being organised to take place at Mt Arapiles in September. […]

This is a relaxed outing with the intentions to go through some basic techniques like self-rescue out of a crevasse, pulley systems and tree climber rescue. Australia has a surprising lack of glaciers and is therefore pretty much crevasse free. On the other hand we’ve got plenty of coffee shops and wonderful red river gums. This playdate […]

What: The usual AGM Reports, Voting for Committee, Speeches and the Golden Hex & Corroded Cam Awards for Climbing Photography. And this year the highlight will be the BIG Raffle for the Inaugural Trip Leaders Rewards Program. Optional: Dinner and drinkies. Possibility: Apple bobbing and Chandelier swinging. Definites: Dancing on tables and tall tales. Bring along your best […]

Dreamtime provides some really good sport climbing. There are numerous easy and mid-grade sport routes, as well as some harder ones.  The routes are really varied, including some of the easiest sport routes in the Grampians, to some of the longest. As with the VCC trips last year and earlier this year, the focus will be […]

Backup Date: 3 September 2016 – 4 September 2016 TRIP FULL – Please contact the Trip Leader if you’d like to be added to the Waiting List. There’s a whole magical world out there: mountain life! We want to give you an idea of what mountaineering is about, where its beauty lies and why it is […]

TRIP FULL – Please contact the Trip Leader if you’d like to be added to the Waiting List. Remember the terrible weather we had on our snow trip last year? We neither! So we’re doing it again! Get the dust off your snow-shoes and pray for snow! We are hiking up Bungalow Spur, or across the […]

This trip is now FULL. Contact the Trip Leader if you’d like to be placed on the waiting list. There’s a whole magical world out there: mountain life! We want to give you an idea of what mountaineering is about, where its beauty lies and why it is so addictive. Like climbing on rocks, mountaineering is […]

This trip is now FULL. Contact the Trip Leader if you’d like to be placed on the waiting list. There’s a whole magical world out there: mountain life! We want to give you an idea of what mountaineering is about, where its beauty lies and why it is so addictive. Like climbing on rocks, mountaineering is […]

The VCC is proud to present Scott Blackford Scheele, a climber and alpinist who has spent the last nine years traveling the world seeking out rocks, ice, mountains, and adventure. He will take you on a journey with tales of excitement in the New Zealand Southern Alps, the high Nepal Himalaya, and to our own […]

This two day-walk and scramble up and around The Cathedral Range and The Razorback Ridge is part of the VCC Mountaineering Program – it is a Hiking and Mountain Preparation Trip. Melbourne’s best weekend scramble for aspiring mountaineers. Approx 23 km. Depending on the group’s experience and comfort levels, we’ll go up the infamous Cave […]

This is a 10 day trip to Frog Buttress, the crag boasts the best crack climbing in Australia, it is simply outstanding and set within a national park. This is the fifth and final trip in the VCC Crackers climbing series. Learning to crack climb can open up a whole new world of inspiring climbing lines that will take you […]

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    The VCC are having an afternoon ‘trip’ to Bayside Rock Climbing Gym in Carrum Downs. Come along and join us climbing on the expansive walls or develop your power with some great bouldering upstairs. The plan is to climb at Bayside Rock from 2pm until it closes at 5pm. Contact the Trip Leaders Ollie Sherlock […]

There are 3 places available on this weekend’s course for any VCC members who are interested. Climb long enough and at one point or another getting stuck in a jam high up off the ground is inevitable: stuck ropes, a crucial piece of gear missing in action, wandering off-route into dicey terrain, or an injury that […]

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There’s a whole magical world out there: mountain life! We want to give you an idea of what mountaineering is about, where its beauty lies and why it is so addictive. Like climbing on rocks, mountaineering is an activity requiring a mix of skills. In the past many successful rock-climbers like Brigitte Koch, Alex Honnold […]

Knots, bights, bends and hitches. What to tie, how to tie and when. So you have one or two knots to your repertoire? Want to know a few more? Or just dust off the cobwebs in your memory. Watch demonstrations and practice tying loops of all sorts. Take some photos and videos to help you […]

  The second Learn2Lead Course is now FULL. A third Learn2Lead Course has been advertised for dates in September. Please contact Michael O’Reilly, the VCC Trip Co-ordinator, if you are interested. The second Learn2Lead Course for 2016 is being organised to take place at Mt Arapiles in June. Take the next step. Learn to lead climb, […]

This 20 km day walk up and around Mt. Macedon is part of the VCC Mountaineering Program – it is a Hiking and Mountain Preparation Trip. The hike around Mt. Macedon includes a 450 metre steep ascent to the summit at the start of the track, and a leisurely cruise around the scenery that will test […]

Note that both the VENUE and the DATE of this first Info Night have changed since this event was first published. These are the amended details. There’s a whole magical world out there: mountain life! We want to give you an idea of what mountaineering is about, where its beauty lies and why it is […]

This is a long weekend at Arapiles with a focus on crack climbing. The trip is suitable for those who can crack climb or have learnt to crack climb on one of the VCC Crackers trips. Learning to crack climb can open up a whole new world of inspiring climbing lines including some outstanding lines […]

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TRIP FULL – WAITING LIST This is a Saturday trip to Mount Alexander. Dog Rocks has a good selection of crack climbs. For those who may be interested in staying the night and exploring the area the next day, Parks Victoria permit dispersed walk in camping throughout the park. Learning to crack climb can open up […]

This is a trip to Black Ians with a focus on crack climbing. Learning to crack climb can open up a whole new world of inspiring climbing lines that will take you up some of the best rock in the world. Not only that, a nice hand jam on a climb can give you a well-earned rest […]

WAITING LIST OPEN – If you have signed up and can no longer make it, please let us know in order that others can come along in your place. This is a day trip to Werribee Gorge with a focus on crack climbing. Learning to crack climb can open up a whole new world of […]

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THIS TRIP IS NOW FULL. Contact Ollie to place your name on the waiting list. Summerday Valley is a popular climbing area of the Grampians providing a range of single pitch Beginner and Intermediate grade climbs which are protected using Trad gear. Most of the area is now open to the public after the fires, so […]

We are delighted to bring you the movie Wide Boyz thanks to director Paul Diffley at Hot Aches Productions. In partnership with Paul, this movie night will fundraise for the Climbers Against Cancer charity. The film Wide Boyz tells the story of two loveable climbers from England, Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall. Their training and […]

Recreational tree climbing is a fairly new thing in Australia. It has been around for a while in the US and German speaking countries. However, just in our back-yard are some of the biggest trees in the world. The mountain ashes in the Yarra Ranges have recorded heights of over 90m with all of the […]

  Mt Rosea is one of the classic trad cliffs of Victorian climbing. With a vertical height of between 90 and 120 metres, most climbs require from 3 to 5 pitches, even with 60 metre ropes. The cliff has a uniform steepness that makes climbs quite sustained and there are no really easy climbs here; […]

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This trip is now full. Please contact Ollie if you’d like to be added to the Waiting List. Come along and enjoy an easy top-roping trip to the best outdoor gym around Melbourne – Back Wall at Camels Hump, Mt Macedon. Bring your limited experience and some of  your climbing friends to get looked after […]

The first Learn2Lead Course is now full. The second course will be held on 18th June – 23rd June (6 consecutive days). Please contact Michael, the VCC Trip Co-ordinator, for more details. The first Learn2Lead Course for 2016 is being organised to take advantage of autumn conditions at Mt Arapiles. The VCC offers this course […]

This trip is now full. Please contact Jayden if you’d like to be added to the Waiting List. Come along and sample some of the easier sport crags in the Northern Grampians. A three day trip that will include visiting both Upper Tribute Wall and Lower Tribute Wall. Being in the middle of the school […]

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The spectacular Wolgan Valley is set within the rugged Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. The cliff lined valley is full of rock climbing adventure and has a mix of classic shear faces and crack climbs. It is the intention of the trip to spend the week before Easter at the Wolgan Valley. Booroomba Rocks […]

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Dreamtime provides a really different climbing experience to that found in other parts of the Grampians and Mt Arapiles. ?There are numerous easy and mid-grade sport routes, as well as some harder ones. Dreamtime also has some of the longest sport routes in Victoria. The climbing itself is varied, from blocky walls to stunning arêtes. […]

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Change of location to Gravel Pit Tor, we can also take about four more people on this trip. Gravel Pit Tor supports a range of climbing abilities and includes a few crack lines together with granite slabs. The trip is still capped in numbers but due to a change in location we can accommodate a few […]

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It’s MSO and it’s free, what more do I need to say?!  Bring a picnic blanket (or a camping mat if that’s more of your style), wine, cheese, ham, BBQ chicken and/or whatever you fancy, and enjoy The Tang of the Tango – a Spanish-South American program brought to you by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra […]

Yep! Quite simply this is a trip for us girls, sorry boys. We are heading to Camels Hump to smash some climbs together and share some climbing thoughts and ideas. We will take advantage of the altitude at Camels Hump during the warmer months and enjoy that breeze that seems to prevail through the tree […]

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Why not take advantage of the long summer days, daylight savings and climb in the evening and the coolness of Camels Hump? The plan is to start in the late afternoon and climb until dark at Melbourne’s premier summer crag. We will be climbing routes on both the Lower Cliff and up on the Omega […]

The first club trip to return to Black Hill after the fires early in 2015. Forget about those endurance laps of Burley, or the those steep gym boulder problems and routes. This will be a real “Slab Fest”, with an emphasis on footwork. Let’s get those calves screaming. Learn to weight your feet and dance […]

Mt Buffalo is the same distance from Melbourne as Mt Arapiles, but sees far less traffic due to the camping being much more restricted, and the plateau being covered in snow for 4 months of the year. Fortunately, we’ve got the camping covered with sites having been pre-booked and paid for, and we’re pretty confident […]

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Ever wanted to try Sports Climbing, but the grades are a little out of your reach, or simply wanting to escape the oppressive Melbourne heat in January to fondle rock? Then this is the trip for you. We will be venturing into the Tall Wet forests of Mt Macedon to have a play on a […]

Location: Mt Arapiles, Victoria Details: Avoid those awkward Christmas gatherings and use your passion as an excuse, why not head for Arapiles. It has become an annual event and a favourite amongst non-natives whose families live overseas. Come and cruise your favourite climbs on Christmas Day and settle down for the most tranquil day at […]

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This is the last opportunity for you to take the next step before the warmer weather and summer holidays. Learn to lead climb, have fun and get home safely. – Exclusive to VCC members – 6 days qualified instruction – All equipment provided – Max 4 students per instructor. Course pre-requisites: – You should be […]

Another trip to a sports crag to follow-up the recent club trip: Sport Climbing 101. Leave your trad rack at home and come along and practise your sports climbing skills at one of the newest, and biggest, sports crags in Victoria ? Dreamtime Wall. Situated in the Serra Range in the Southern Grampians, Dreamtime has […]

Recreational tree climbing is a fairly new thing in Australia. It has been around for a while in the US and German speaking countries. However just in our back-yard are some of the biggest trees in the world. The mountain ashes in the Yarra Ranges have recorded heights of over 90m with all of the […]

  Details: Mt Buffalo is the same distance from Melbourne as Mt Arapiles, but sees far less traffic due to the camping being much more restricted, and the plateau being covered in snow for 4 months of the year. Fortunately, we’ve got the camping covered with sites having been pre-booked and paid for, and we’re […]

Details: Climb long enough and at one point or another getting stuck in a jam high up off the ground is inevitable: stuck ropes, a crucial piece of gear missing in action, wandering off-route into dicey terrain, or an injury that leaves a climber in need of help. This course is designed to help you […]

Knots, bights, bends and hitches. So you have one or two knots to your repertoire? Want to know a few more? Or just dust off the cobwebs in your memory. Watch demonstrations and practice tying loops of all sorts. This is a precursor for this weekend’s Self-Rescue Course.

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