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Climbing banned Centennial Trev Blue Mtns - NPWS 30-Apr-2015 At 2:33:13 PM BBSR

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>This is not the first case an area has been shut down with no consultation
>from NPWS with the climbing community and very much doubt will be the last
>because I think officially climbers are in the same basket as base jumpers
>etc and viewed very far down the list of legitimate park users.
>
While I believe our interest group is not always given enough consideration, I don't think the comparison with base jumping is at all a fair one in the blue mountains. Below is an extract from the plan of management. You will see that climbing is specifically approved under the provisions, as opposed to base jumping, which is specifically not permitted.

* Abseiling, rock climbing, canyoning and river activities are approved in the park
provided that activities are undertaken in accordance with:
- the provisions of this plan, including approved sites, closures and group size;
- any code of conduct promoted by the Service;
- any other restrictions, exclusions or closures which may from time to time be
introduced by the Service.
* Persons who wish to undertake any other activities in the park which may involve
risking the safety of the person or the safety of other persons will require prior
approval from the Regional Manager under the National Parks and Wildlife (Land
Management) Regulation 1995.
* Bungy jumping, base jumping and hang-gliding will not be permitted. Parachuting
may only be permitted subject to strict conditions for the protection of public safety,
the park environment and scenic values