# Mount Arapiles Climbing Bans Scaled Back

> Parks Victoria reverses 60% climbing ban at Mount Arapiles after seven years of pressure.
- Title: Mount Arapiles Climbing Bans Scaled Back · Gripped Magazine
- Summary: Parks Victoria reverses 60% climbing ban at Mount Arapiles after seven years of pressure. Parks Victoria reduced Mount Arapiles climbing bans from 60% to 2%…
- Keywords: mount arapiles, parks victoria, climbing bans, western victoria, grampians national park, state election, victorian government, Mount, Arapiles, Climbing, Bans, Scaled
- Source: Gripped Magazine — https://gripped.com/news/mount-arapiles-climbing-bans-dramatically-scaled-back-after-years-of-pressure
- Author: Dave Barnes
- Published: 2026-10-02T15:22:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mount arapiles, parks victoria, climbing bans, western victoria, grampians national park, state election, victorian government
## Bans reversed after seven years
Parks Victoria walked back sweeping climbing bans at Mount Arapiles to a token ban covering 2 percent of routes after seven years of public pressure.
## Climbing executives forced out
When climbing and walking bans were first proposed in November 2024, Parks Victoria's CEO and executives were forced to step down.
## Climber's reaction
Mike Tee, a climber advocating for climbing freedoms, said the ban reduction from 60% to 2% shows progress but Grampians National Park still has over two thirds of routes prohibited.
## State election pressure
Parks Victoria announced the compromise ahead of November state elections to align with a new minister expected to balance park user needs.
## Grampians still under ban
Climbing and walking bans remain in effect across Grampians National Park, where over two thirds of routes are prohibited.
## Key takeaway

Parks Victoria reduced Mount Arapiles climbing bans from 60% to 2% of routes following seven years of public pressure.