Booroomba Rocks

Booroomba Rocks is a granite area in Namadgi National Park, in the Australian Capital Territory, particularly noted for its slab climbing. The rocks are divided into several areas, the most prominent being North Buttress, Middle Rocks, and South Buttress.

Viewing NE from the saddle of Booroomba Rocks as approached from Apollo Road and Honeysuckle Campsite
Peter Mills climbing Integral Crack at Booroomba Rocks in 1976

It is also known for its botany.[1]

The area was first approached from Booroomba Station. However, it was not until Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station, and the associated Apollo Road were opened, that the area became feasible as a climbing area.

See also

References
  1. Jean Geue (March 2010). "Rise and Decline of 'Dampiera Fusca' at Booroomba Rocks". Australian Native Plants Society Canberra Region (Inc). Australian Native Plants Society Canberra. 16 (3): 8–10. ISSN 1447-1507. Retrieved 12 January 2022.

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