In the southwest of Western Australia lies Busselton—a small coastal city known to local climbers as a gateway to a multitude of crags. All are relatively small, but aesthetically appealing and within an hour’s drive of the town. Mostly spread out along the rugged coast, each crag offers a different setting, atmosphere, rock type and a day or more of climbing.
Visiting climbers often flock to the main cliffs of Wilyabrup, made famous by the iconic Steel Wall with its steep, finely featured face. Bob’s Hollow will give you a hearty helping of overhanging, strenuous limestone sport routes on epic flakes, pockets, stalactite and column features–it’s easy to see why it became a popular local alternative to Thailand during COVID.
These locations can be crowded, especially on long weekends like Easter. But the hidden gems, in locations that you may often have all to yourself, are the focus
