A legendary climber once described Bungonia Gorge with one chilling word: "Spooky". These are among Australia's biggest walls with challenging routes.

LOCATION: About 30km E of Goulburn. Take the South Western Highway (the 5) and exit E just S of Marulan. Head S to the town of Bungonia and look for the signposted road to the gorge. Park before the lookout in the David Reid car park. Most of the gorge is accessed via the Red Efflux track, but you can rap in to some sport climbs from the Cooee Point lookout.

ROCK: Limestone

CLIMBING: Most of the climbing is in the low 20s and is protected by natural gear. There are a few bolts and bolted anchors.

WHEN TO GO: Anytime. Seek the shady side when it is hot, the sunny side when it is cold.