Rob and Josef started writing the Moonarie guidebook in 2014 with the intention of creating a comprehensive, user-friendly guide to the amazing climbing at Moonarie. Moonarie is located in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, about 5 hours drive north of Adelaide in South Australia.
The 2019 edition guidebook includes aerial photography, high-resolution colour images and clear maps and topography. Other areas of interest to climbers include Point Bonney, Devil’s Peak and Warren Gorge are also covered,. The guidebook aims to make the region more accessible and enjoyable to visit no matter your level of climbing.
Rob and Josef hope you enjoy your visit to Moonarie. It is an incredible privilege to climb at Moonarie so please respect and appreciate the environment and the land of the Adnyamathanha people and leave no trace of your visit.
Rob Baker has been climbing for more than 22 years on rock, ice and mountains in Australia and around the world. Originally from South Australia, Rob began climbing at Arapiles, Moonarie and around Adelaide and was immediately drawn in by the climbing and the magical cliffs at Moonarie. Extensive climbing and developing of new routes eventually led to taking on the task of writing the next guidebook for Moonarie. As an engineer and climbing guide, Rob continues to pursue his passion for climbing and adventures around the world.
Josef Goding has been climbing for 28 years around Australia and overseas. An early job working at heights (he was initially terrified!) prompted a move to climbing to overcome these fears. Climbing taught him a respectful confidence and ability to perform well under stress. Josef has been a contributor to various guidebooks (Mt Buffalo 2008, Sublime Climbs 2011 and a mini-guide to Dreamtime Wall in the Grampians, where he spends many of his weekends).The guidebook work has ignited a keen passion for photography. His day job is as a 3D designer for various building works. Melbourne born and bred, Josef is a keen new route developer, but his next adventure is family focused, with twins born in early 2019.
One way to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the Adnyamathanha beliefs and stories is to attend the Welcome to Country ceremony held at 6pm every night in Wilpena pound (15km from Moonarie). This is an essential part of any visit to Moonarie.
Read more about the cultural significance of Moonarie and Wilpena Pound, and the Adnyamathanha beliefs and connection to the land here.