Woman stays overnight in New South Wales national park after she falls during rock climbing

The 47-year-old was rock climbing at Warrumbungle National Park, around 150km from Dubbo, with an 80-year-old man when she fell and became injured near near Grand High Tops lookout at around 5pm.

The man activated a personal locator beacon (PLB) and a multi-agency rescue team arrived at 8.30am today.

Blue Mountains Police Rescue conducted a vertical rescue from a clifftop alongside PolAir, a Toll Ambulance Recscue helicopter and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service officials.

Police rescue officers and around 100kg of specialist equipment were winched to the area last night before the rescue took place after daybreak.

The injured woman was airlifted to Dubbo Base Hospital with suspected broken ribs.

The man, 80, was not injured.

Orana Mid-Western Police District Acting Superintendent Paul Stephens said the rescue mission was a “concerted multi-agency effort”.

“This is a hugely positive outcome that is testament to the great work of all involved, particularly given the difficult terrain,” Stephens said.

“We want to thank our emergency services partner agencies and volunteers for all they have done.”