Totem Pole, Climbing area in Fortescue Bay, Tasmania
The Totem Pole rises 65 meters from the sea as a vertical dolerite column, forming a natural climbing challenge along the Tasmanian coastline.
John Ewbank and Allan Keller completed the first ascent of this formation in 1968, establishing its status in Australian climbing development.
The formation has gained international recognition through various documentaries, books, and media coverage, particularly following Paul Pritchard's 1998 incident.
Access to the climbing routes requires a minimum of two ropes, careful timing with tides, and consideration of weather conditions for safe climbing.
Climbers must execute a Tyrolean traverse to return to the mainland after completing their ascent of this coastal rock formation.
Location: Tasmania
GPS coordinates: -43.13938,148.00579
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:03
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