Description
Frog Buttress: Crack heaven. Easy access. Great location. Be sure to pack your hand tape!
The rock at Frog is composed of rhyolite, which manifests itself in many, many, cracks, corners and aretes. Over 80% of the routes at Frog are crack climbs with the cliff face reaching a height of over 40m in sections. If you can't jam, you'll need to learn or you'll probably hate it here...
There are now over 300 documented routes of all grades. The style of climbing is staunchly traditional using natural protection, with very few sport routes. There are bolts on faces and arêtes and in most cases climbers need to bring their own brackets. Top-roping is difficult due to the fragile clifftop and is considered somewhat unethical at this largely 'purist' crag. Historically, some climbs were initialled at the bottom for easy route-finding, although this practice is now discouraged.
Best Time To Go
Climbing is best in winter, as during the summer months it quickly becomes too hot to spend much time on the rock, and midday climbing is not recommended. A good strategy is to get in a morning climb, and then head off to the pub in nearby Boonah. Frog Buttress is located within Moogerah Peaks National Park, around 100 kilometres south-west of Brisbane. Camping facilities are available, but you'll need to book in advance.
