The Margaret River Discovery is a two day and a half day adventure program that allows participants to leave the hustle of the city life behind on Friday evening for the tranquillity of a bush camp for the weekend.
Your adventures for the weekend start off with abseiling and rock climbing at the Wilyabrup Sea Cliffs that overlook the beautiful Southern Ocean. After a thorough safety brief and equipment check, its time to hit perfect your technique on the sea cliffs’ nursery slopes before mastering the main abseil of 35m. During the day you will also get the chance to master the art of rock climbing. It’s harder than it looks!
Day two centres around the underground treasures of the Leeuwin Naturalist Ridge. The caves are the hidden treasures of the region. We head into the Boranup forest and explore the maze of tunnels and chambers with their spectacular stalactites and stalagmites. The climax of the day is accessing the cave by rope, via a 35m overhang.
All you need is an adventurous spirit - we provide the rest.
Locations
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WA Willyabrup Sea Cliffs and Boranup Forest Margaret River - approximately three hours south of Perth
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Additional Info
The following is provided:
- Experienced instructor/s - Transport ex-Perth and return - Two nights accommodation - All camping equipment including tents, air mattresses, gas stoves, cooking and eating utensils - Food from breakfast Saturday to lunch Sunday inclusive - All activity equipment (feel free to bring any personal gear you may have) - Payment of access fees - All necessary abseiling and safety equipment - First Aid Kits (1 per instructor) - We are going for a light-weight weekend and space is not abundant. Please limit personal belongings as much as practical.
This program requires a minimum of six participants to go ahead
Duration
Departing at approximately 4.30pm Friday. We expect to return to Perth by approximately 7.00pm Sunday
Dress Code
Loose fitting clothing appropriate for the weather. Lace up shoes, eg, walking shoes or boots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Isn't this a lot for a new climber to learn?
A: You shouldn't do lead climbing while you're just learning to climb. You should know the principles involved, but as a novice climber, you'll want to focus on the basics: climbing technique, knots, giving a secure belay to your partner, setting up good anchors, and so on
Q: How dangerous is rock climbing?
A: Any outdoor sport involves some element of risk. If you learn rock climbings skills from a knowledgeable instructor, are careful to follow established safety procedures, and choose to do only top-roping (in which case there's always a rope going from you to a higher belay), the risk is small.
Lead climbing creates somewhat more risk, but choosing well-protected routes that fall well within your abilities, the risk still falls within what many people consider an acceptable range.
Q: What usually causes climbing accidents?
A: Most climbing accidents are the result of one of the following:
Overconfidence. You've been climbing with more experienced leaders, and now you think you know what it's all about. So you buy a rope, and take a few friends out for a good time, without realizing that there are big gaps in your knowledge.
Carelessness. Your first time on a belay ledge, you'll double-checkthat you're clipped to the belay, before you lean over the edge. Your two-hundredth time, the height no longer intimidates you as much. You got interrupted just as you were about to clip in, and it never happened. Now you lean over the edge, your foot slips, and you fall.
Bad luck. A freak storm moves in when you're half-way up a full-day, exposed cliff. A climber above knocks a rock onto you. An apparently solid rock below you gives way. You can reduce these risks by checking weather reports, noting escape routes as you climb up, wearing a helmet, not climbing below another party on a cliff known for loose rock, and so on. You can't eliminate these risks entirely.
Calculated risks gone wrong. Some highly experienced climbers play it safe, and don't attempt a climb unless they feel it can be well protected the entire way. Others will take risks, and sometimes lose.
Q: What is abseiling?
A: Abseiling is a basic climbing technique to allow safe descent of steep rock sections.
Q: Is it safe?
A: Abseiling is generally regarded as a low risk adventure sport. We have 10 years experience in outdoor activities and use only qualified, experienced instructors.
Q: Do I need experience?
A: No previous experience is necessary. We take things at a pace you feel comfortable with.
Q: What do I need to bring?
A: All climbing equipment is provided, but bring clothes that you don't mind getting a bit grubby and footwear that has good grip (i.e. not wellies!). Gloves are not necessary, but we do suggest bringing a waterproof coat if there's any hint of rain.
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Locations
- WA
- Willyabrup Sea Cliffs and Boranup Forest
- Margaret River - approximately three hours south of Perth
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