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18 November, 2025

Rock hard climbing scrambles for culturally sensitive solutions

Just over a year after Parks Victoria imposed climbing bans at Mount Arapiles (Dyurrite) on November 4, 2024, the controversy shows little sign of easing.

By Mark Rabich

Almost 10 kilometres west of Natimuk is Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park, the site being a world-renowned climbing site for decades. Sweeping bans on the recreational activity imposed in November 2024 due to cultural heritage concerns have yet to be resolved.
Almost 10 kilometres west of Natimuk is Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park, the site being a world-renowned climbing site for decades. Sweeping bans on the recreational activity imposed in November 2024 due to cultural heritage concerns have yet to be resolved.

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