Beginner's Climbing - Morna Point 2020

Interested to try climbing (or try climbing outdoors)? Desperate to touch some real rocks? It's time for BEGINNER CLIMBING!

This crag is tide dependent, so we'll aim to be walking in around 11 am, as the tide is on it's way out. 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 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

-Hat and sunscreen

-Sturdy shoes

-Hair ties for anyone with long hair.  

Transportation will be by way of a car pool, fuel for 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) no later than 9:30 am to make sure everyone has the correct gear.

Follow this link for a video from a previous beginner trip to Morna Point, it's worth it even just for the location https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oqExv0i6vo. These trips traditionally fill up very quickly, so get in ASAP to secure your spot!

If you would like to reduce the carbon footprint of driving to/from the trip check out our carbon offset initiative! http://tdy.cl/se/28jhiHY

Any questions feel free to contact me at ptin265@aucklanduni.ac.nz or 0431757089.

- Phillip