www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/education/parks_people/ppo.doc
some extracts
Most climbing and abseiling in Victoria is in National and State Parks and
other areas of public land controlled by Parks Victoria.
Some places, such as Aboriginal sites, peregrine nesting areas, wilderness
areas, tourist sites and conservation zones might have more stringent
conditions on climbing than generally apply. Check with local Parks Victoria
work centres for details of these before you climb.
Climbing and abseiling will continue to be allowed and accepted as valid
recreation activities in most of Victoria's parks and reserves if climbers
are responsible, observe the principles of conservation and respect local
rock climbing values, ethics and traditions.
Climbing
a.. Chipping of rock is both illegal and unethical.
b.. Avoid indiscriminate or excessive use of chalk. Using coloured chalk
to match the rock is less intrusive.
c.. Do not change the nature of an established climb, for example, by
retro-bolting or by adding or removing other fixed equipment, without
approval of the first ascent team or Parks Victoria.
d.. Do not leave litter such as old slings, lolly wrappers etc. Take all
your rubbish home.
e.. Vegetation, even on cliff faces, is protected. Wire brushing to remove
mosses and 'gardening' in cracks and gullies is not permitted. Use slings to
protect trees while belaying or abseiling if belay anchors are not provided.
f.. Before establishing a new climbing area, the approval of the land
manager must be obtained. In existing (i.e. documented) climbing areas, be
conscious of minimising the visual and environmental impact of new climbs:
a.. do not mark the start of climbs. Good descriptions in guide books
should suffice.
a.. minimise the use of bolts (only for safety purposes) and avoid using
galvanised bolts.
a.. Make yourself aware of and respect any access arrangements and
climbing restrictions. On private property, do not disturb livestock or
damage crops.
a.. Access to cliffs is only permitted on existing tracks. Contact Parks
Victoria if you believe a new track is required, or if a route to a cliff
needs marking.
b.. Do not disturb vegetation, nesting birds or other wildlife. All native
plants and animals are protected.
c.. Respect sites of geological, cultural or scientific interest.
d.. Respect established climbing traditions in ethical matters such as the
use of chalk, bolts etc. Avoid indiscriminate or excessive use of fixed
equipment.
Your life is precious.
Think ahead and use a helmet!
Helmets are required for all participants
on commercial instruction programs
Climber's Code
a.. Find out about and observe access restrictions and agreements. Ensure
access by not disturbing livestock or damaging crops.
b.. Use existing access tracks to minimise erosion and the need to mark
new routes.
c.. Do not disturb nesting birds or other wildlife.
d.. Help protect all native plants; respect sites of geological, cultural
or scientific interest.
e.. Do not leave any rubbish. Keep campsites clean.
f.. Avoid all risk of fire.
g.. Dispose of human waste in a sanitary manner. Do not pollute water
supplies.
h.. Respect established climbing traditions in ethical matters such as the
use of chalk, pitons, bolts, etc.
i.. Avoid indiscriminate or excessive use of fixed equipment.
In essence, climb clean.
Responsible climbing will protect cliffs and ensure continued rockclimbing.
from Wendy
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