Castling

New South Wales

Summit two of NSW's most iconic 'castle' rock formations: The Castle in Morton National Park and Ruined Castle in the Blue Mountains.

Points available

400

Trailblazers

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Structure

2 objectives · 2 checkpoints

The expedition

Overview

Complete the 'Castling' double by summiting two distinct and iconic rock formations in New South Wales. This challenge takes you from the rugged wilderness of the Budawangs to the heart of the Jamison Valley.

Locations

The Castle — Morton National Park (Budawangs). A challenging hike requiring scrambling and fixed ropes.
Ruined Castle — Blue Mountains National Park. A classic walk offering 360-degree views of the Jamison Valley.

Participation

Please ensure you check local park alerts and weather conditions before attempting these summits, particularly The Castle, which is considered a strenuous and technical hike.

Your objectives

Summit the iconic sandstone monolith known as The Castle.

Summit The Castle

Reach the summit of The Castle in the Budawangs.

Proof: image upload· 200 pts

Summit the Ruined Castle rock formation.

Summit Ruined Castle

Reach the rock outcrop of Ruined Castle.

Proof: image upload· 200 pts

Patches & badges

Complete this challenge to earn a Hikezilla patch (badges coming soon).

Recent completions

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