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Grampians or Mt Arapiles for first time top rope 16-Apr-2013 At 10:27:17 AM zensurfer

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I posted a topic a while back about renting climbing shoes and I basically found that the nearest place in Melbourne is at Mt. Arapiles. I want to take a group of friends out for their first top roping experience and want to know what would be more suitable Mt. Arapiles or the Grampians.

I wanted to go to Weribee Gorge, but due to having to go all the way to Mt. Arapiles for shoes I want to take them to crags in that area for a weekend excursion.

I have all the gear to top rope off and want to know which place would be better for taking beginners. I have been to Mt. Arapiles before, but I went with someone who could lead climb. I understand that Arapiles has very few bolted routes and I guess I would have to use natural protection there for most of the climbs.

At Grampians there is more bolted routes.

Which place would be better to introduce my friends to climbing. Also which book do you recommend as well for picking out routes.

Thanks :D