Mt Arapiles, Australia, is one of the best cliffs in the world.

Climbers from every continent know the mountain and its classic climbs, either from first-hand experience or from glowing reports and pictures in the climbing press.

But Mt Arapiles is much more than a climber’s paradise.

It inspires artists, bird-watchers and nature-lovers. It is the Wimmera’s Uluru, a unique geographical landmark. It is home to a rich variety of plants and animals. It has a fascinating and at times dramatic history. An Aboriginal massacre, the Ozenkadnook tiger, The Beatles, Natimuk Brass Band, David Lee Roth, peregrine falcons and angels, Ned Kelly, Sidney Nolan, orchids and Agamemnon, Kachoong and Punks in the Gym - all are part of the rich tapestry of Mt Arapiles.

Arapiles, a million mountains shines light on one mountain and its many facets.

Keith Lockwood knows Mt Arapiles intimately. He has lived all his life in nearby Natimuk. He has climbed at Arapiles for the past 50 years and collected its stories for the past 30 years. He is convener of the Mt Arapiles-Tooan State Park Advisory Committee.

To buy

The book is priced at $49.95 (all prices are in Australian dollars).

To buy online first send me an email (klocksft@wimmera.com.au) with the name and postal address you want the book sent to. Then click on the appropriate button below. Payment is via PayPal, and can be made with a PayPal account or credit card. The book will be posted when payment is received.