Guide to the Bouldering in Launceston, Tasmania, January 2025 by Michael Blowers

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National Library of Australia View Catalogue Record

Created: August 2025

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Tommy Krauss setting a new technical boulder problem at Beta Park, Launceston, Tasmania, 10 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/1)

A selection of holds used for small hand holds or delicate footholds at Beta Park, Launceston, Tasmania, 10 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/2)

Tommy Krauss testing his new climb at Beta Park, Launceston, Tasmania, 10 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/3)

Lilly Spotswood testing a new climb to provide a different perspective at Beta Park, Launceston, Tasmania, 10 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/4)

Lachlan Spotswood navigating the delicate initial moves on Public Annoyance (V9), Cataract Gorge, Launceston, Tasmania, 10 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/5)

Lachlan Spotswood approaching the final sequence on Public Annoyance (V9), Cataract Gorge, Launceston, Tasmania, 10 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/6)

Tommy Krauss pulling through the powerful opening section of Floodgate (V7), Cataract Gorge, Launceston, Tasmania, 10 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/7)

Tommy Krauss compressing up the scenic boulder on Tourist Trap (V6), Bradys Lookout State Reserve, Tasmania, 10 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/8)

Nick Hanson on the powerful classic Hard Times (V8), Bradys Lookout State Reserve, Tasmania, 10 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/9)

The bouldering crew heading towards The Hidden Towers climb alongside expansive views of the Tamar river, Hillwood, Tasmania, 11 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/10)

William Mansfield on the lower section of Pre-Start (V3), Hillwood, Tasmania, 11 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/11)

Raphaela Wiget on the upper section of Pre-Start (V3), Hillwood, Tasmania, 11 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/12)

Raphaela Wiget pulling into the dinner plates on Milwaukee (V6), Hillwood, Tasmania, 11 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/13)

Climbers call the fractured slabs in basalt rock "dinner plates" because their edges form deep incuts perfect for jugs. Between these plates, the rock crumbles into loose choss, so route-finding becomes a mix of solid climbing and careful picking.

Mark McGivern on the powerful test piece Terry Loves Yogurt (V10), Hillwood, Tasmania, 11 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/14)

Jude Karpeles high up on Danger Zone (V3), Hillwood, Tasmania, 11 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/15)

Mark McGivern on the lower crux of Terry Loves Yogurt (V10), Hillwood, Tasmania, 11 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/16)

Mark McGivern on the final moves of his ascent of Terry Loves Yogurt (V10), Hillwood, Tasmania, 11 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/17)

Raphaela Wiget pulling through the miniscule holds on Power Blackout (V8), Hillwood, Tasmania, 11 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/18)

Edie Burns figuring out the technical sequence on Slippy Slappy (V5), Duck Reach, Tasmania, 27 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/19)

Edie Burns unlocking the sequence with a closer heel hook on Slippy Slappy (V5), Duck Reach, Tasmania, 27 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/20)

Angelica Starlight opting for a different approach on Slippy Slappy (V5), Duck Reach, Tasmania, 27 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/21)

Stephanie Malone nailing the powerful opening move on Slippy Slappy (V5), Duck Reach, Tasmania, 27 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/22)

Angelica Starlight holding the swing on the elusive crux of Open The Door (V7), Duck Reach, Tasmania, 27 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/23)

Edie Burns starting up on the riverside of Groovy (V3), Duck Reach, Tasmania, 27 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/24)

Edie Burns tackling the final moves of Groovy (V3), Duck Reach, Tasmania, 27 January 2025 (Item PIC/21472/25)


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