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When shall I climb where? 13-Sep-2008 At 8:42:12 AM James

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as mentioned, Tasmania is best in summer (Dec-Feb) although people do climb all year in certain places. Mt Brown/Paradiso is an awesome sea cliff! also go to Coles Bay/Frecinet Peninsular for more good sea cliffs. More trad, although the Star Factory crag is there also. The Totem Pole (ie Fortescue Bay) is in between.

the Grampians & Arapilies are best in autumn. spring can be ok but sometimes wetter. again people climb there year round.

Mt Buffalo is bad in winter. Can get hot in summer but it will be cooler than everywhere else in Victoria when its hot. Some cliffs (ie the Gorge) have shady sides that are best when its hot.

in my limited experience the Blue Mtns are best in autumn & spring. again, is climbed year round.

Moonarie is best autumn-winter-spring - NOT summer.

Qld crags are best in winter, May-August. Although there are a few lesser known crags that are good when its warmer.

There are stunning sea cliffs in Western Australia but I don't know the best season.

This list is far from complete & for *virtually* all areas in Australia the locals climb all year - there are always cliffs that are sunny or shady at different times of the year. There are few places where snow/ice are regular (Tasmania & Mt Buffalo are the ones that get real cold & wet). But this should give a very rough guide as to where to aim for the best chance of the best conditions.