The sandstone crags around Gympie have plenty of steep, solid sandstone offering problems at any grade. This has to be one of the largest areas of bouldering in Queensland with hundreds of boulders littering the hillsides of Glastonbury Creek State Forest. You will need to spend a few days just finding the areas as many are quite hidden. The rough nature of the rock tends to shread fingers so bring tape and a mat. The area is situated about 20km north west of Gympie. From the 80km/h sign as you leave Gympie drive north for 10km to the Kilkavan turnoff. Turn down this and drive along for 5.6km to find the Brooyar State Forest turnoff on the left. This dirt road meanders through the forest with numerous small roads branching off on each side. At 3.4km down this dirt road take the left turn at the road branch. At 5.9km you will reach Eagles Nest crag. Map Some of the better areas are: Traverses & vertical problems on 40m wide wall below red wall at Eagles Nest Short solos and traverses at far left end of Eagles Nest Thin problems on far right of Green Lane Overhung short solos below overhung centre of Point Pure Traverse at far right of Gymp Crag

Marty Blumen @ Gymp Crag