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The rock around Canberra is primarily granite or variations of granite although there is also limestone and sandstone near by. Canberra climbing has a strong trad climbing background, although in the past several years Canberra has seen alot of new development with sport crags and bouldering.

By car Canberra lies about 2.5 hours south of Sydney and about 7 hours north of Melbourne, and is a very easy place to get to. Regular buses, trains and planes swing by here. Climbing in Canberra at some point does require a car.

If your coming alone a good place to find partners are the ANU climbing wall at the Australian National University sports gym next to the city. The National Library is also a good bet, which has pleasant bouldering near the lake. Climbers regularly congregate here especially in the warmer weekday evening.

Climbing is best in spring and autumn, summer can very hot. The winters do get cold though pleasant days can be had in the warm winter sun. Canberra typically has clear blue skies and it never rains for to long.

There are camping grounds in the Canberra region, but you are better off driving out of town and spending the night in the bush near the crag or down by some river. Many climbing areas have free campgrounds right near them. Campfires can be a hazard round here and you need a permit when in the national park to light one, some places have, or could have fire bands. Please respect the bush and take all rubbish out with you.