Hillwood
5 - 15 min
Mixed
Basalt
Introduction
An assortment of basalt boulders to compliment the sport climbing across the property with over 200 problems recorded and more being put up every season. Still relatively underdeveloped, so please provide topos and clear problem details if contributing to the guide.
The online guide on TheCrag is a work in progress, as many of the bouldering areas of Hillwood are still being developed.
There remains a vast amount of bouldering to be explored, so feel free to venture out, clean, climb, and contribute to the guide.
The main guide for now lives on
https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/australia/hillwood/area/9236020050
History
The original 20+ problems were predominantly developed by Mark Polinski & Ben Thorp and some of the info regarding those original problems has been acquired from their original interim guide. Hillwood closed for climbing in 2019 and re-opened in early 2024. Since then, the bouldering development has been spearheaded by the community as a whole and has resulted in a vast increase in the problems available.
Access
Hillwood climbing has finally reopened (11th March, ‘24) after many years of closure. Exciting times!!
Georgetown Council has negotiated a lease agreement with the land owner, but it remains PRIVATE PROPERTY - so please adhere to best behaviour, so we do not once again lose access!!
**Access is currently "tentative", and could be scrapped within the year if we do not respect the handful of site rules + regulations when we visit. Please be mindful of this!!
A carpark has been built well-off the main road to facilitate approx. 25 cars - DO NOT park along Craigburn Road at the old parking space if the new carpark is full on arrival. Carpooling from home or a nearby location (eg. Hillwood Football Oval) is encouraged to manage current carpark capacity. Please attempt to park as tightly as possible to maximise vehicle space.
There is now a toilet located at the carpark. Please use it as priority - and adhere to "Leave No Trace" principals if elsewhere on the property. Dig a 20cm hole, and bury poop and paper. Even better - carry a poo tube and pack it out after your session. Do not burn your toilet paper!
CragCare has conducted track/regrowth clearing works across the site to get it ready for climbing, and as such many old access routes could have changed since your last visit. Refer to the updated online guide here for any new approach details. Major junctions are now signposted, and all tracks have been flagged with tape - many routes have also had their hardware inspected or rebolted by the CCT.
The campaign to have Hillwood reopened to the public was lengthy, and complex. Many people have donated much time, effort and money to the cause - and even now it is not guaranteed forever. Please understand that climbing at Hillwood is a privilege, and not a right. As a community - we thank both the landowner, and the Georgetown Council for this amazing outcome, and contribution to Tasmanian climbing.
With any luck, and ongoing respect/compliance - access will be continued for many more years to come!! Happy climbing!!
Any concerns or general feedback can be directed to the CCT's new crag stewards program via hillwood@climbersclubtas.org.au