Over the last couple of winters a number of climbers from The Southern Highlands and Southerland Shire have been very busy developing a significant new sandstone cliff near Wingello in The Southern Highlands. The cliff is situated on the escarpment in Morton National Park, approximately ten kilometres east of Wingello which is just off the Hume Highway north of Marulan.

Gavin Murray on Supa Fun Happy

At last count there were approximately 80 new sport climbs on seven different sectors of the cliff.  All the climbs have been superbly fitted out with ring bolts.  Be aware a number of the climbs are slightly longer than 25 meters so a 60 meter rope is useful when lowering off and don't forget to tie a knot in the end of the rope.

Simon Vaughan on Monks Lunch

The climbing at wingello currently ranges in difficulty from grade 16 to 28.  Some of the best routes include:

Drank The Slab ** 18

Buttocks *** 22

Euphoria *** 23

Supa Fun Happy *** 24

California Sunshine ** 24

Marching Powder ** 24

Monks Lunch *** 25

The Sweet Escape ** 26

De-Tox Diet ** 26

Jason Lammers on Drank The Slab

The cliff faces north so it’s predominantly in the sun most of the day.  Therefore, Wingello is recommended as more of an autumn/winter destination. 

Gavin Murray on the 1st ascent of Buttocks

The township of Wingello is 7klm east of the Hume Hwy in between Marulan and Sutton Forest. The cliffs are located on the escarpement below the firefighters memorial at the eastern edge of Wingello State Forest. To find the cliffs turn into Forest Rd (100m south of the Store) and drive in an easterly direction on dirt roads that eventually deteriorate (a 4wd vehicle is advisable) through Wingello State Forest until you find the carpark at the firefighters memorial. Continue by walking down the fire trail below the memorial for 5 mins until you find foot tracks and access gullys that lead to the cliffs.