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Onkaparinga River Rock Climbing Zone

natural crag in South Australia Blewitt Springs. Find information for sport climbing, top rope, lead.

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Access, closures, permits & safety

Access

Park at Gate 15 on Chapel Hill Road and follow the official route for about 850 m to the mapped rock-climbing zone. Large groups such as schools should contact the Parks and Wildlife Office on (+61) 8336 0901 before visiting.

Parking

Use the designated Gate 15 car park on Chapel Hill Road and keep the gate and access route clear. Do not use informal roadside spaces; consult the official park and climbing-zone maps before departure.

Permits & access rules

The park is open daily but closes on Catastrophic Fire Danger days and may also close on Extreme Fire Danger days. Check the CFS fire-danger rating and current park notices before entering.

Safety

Cliffs reach about 30 m and existing fixed protection and rock surfaces are not guaranteed; loose rock may fall. Use appropriate precautions, prefer holdfasts over trees, protect any tree anchor and use a qualified trainer if experience is insufficient.

Closures and permit rules can change without notice. Recheck the official land manager before departure.

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Visit information and facilities

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Access, permits, seasonal closures and parking conditions can change.

Sources checked

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  • parks.sa.gov.auAccess · Parking · Closures · Safety · Official information · Last checked 2026-08-03
Address
Onkaparinga River National Park, South Australia
Climbing styles
sport climbing, top rope, lead

Recommended equipment

Bring equipment appropriate to the climbing style and local conditions. A helmet is strongly recommended.

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