Beginner Climbing #2 - Morna Point

Alright guys, take 2! 

This is beginner climbing at morna point, and the weather is totally going to be on our side this time..

It's an early start to beat the tide, but the morning climbing is so worth it. Anna Bay and One Mile Beach are some really nice spots up near Nelson Bay, so the trip is worth it even before the climbing! We'll be climbing in a spot that overlooks the water, with a beautiful beach on our walk back from the crag to the cars, so pack your swimmers! There was some talk of getting the surfboards out as well..

There is about a kilometre (~0.6mi) walk between the car park and the crag, plus some scrambling around the headland, so a reasonable level of fitness is required. There is also a small downclimb to enter the crag, we'll have people on hand to assist, but you must have a reasonable level of confidence navigating short rock scrambles.

To join this trip you have to A) be a member of the club, and B) have purchased a ticket for the event, which pays for fuel and some gear maintainence. 

This trip caters to all skill levels, we supply all the technical equipment and the training you need!

What To Bring:

- Food and Water for a day, a hat and sunscreen, sturdy shoes, hair ties for anyone with long hair. Swimmers and a towel if you want to swim. 

Our trip leaders will provide transportation, which is included in your ticket price.

Please be at the gear store, located near the cul-de-sac around the back of the Forum gym ("Newcastle University Mountaineering Club" on Google maps) at 6:15 to make sure everyone has the correct gear. I know it's early, I promise it's worth it. We can get a McBreakfast (McDonald's) on the way there. There will be ample opportunity for a coffee (or two) from there. 

Follow this link for a video from a previous beginner trip to Morna Point, if this doesn't convince you that the early start is worth it, I don't know what will... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oqExv0i6vo

Get keen, I'll see you all there! Any questions, hit me up with an email at cooperwalters217@gmail.com

Cheers my dudes and dudettes!

Cooper

NUMC President