Advance Notice Activities
- Sun - 01-Mar-2026
5 - Day Walk -
Howling Arch, the Pool of Diana and the Pool of Aphrodite
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Drive to GR 467 057 on the Deep Pass Trail. Head down a spur and visit Howling Arch, an amazing natural feature. Cross Dingo Creek and progress downstream for about 1.3 km, stopping at the scenic Pool of Diana on the way. At GR 476 048, walk up a north, north west trending ravine and visit the spectacular Pool of Aphrodite. Continue ascending and reconnect with the trail and the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure. About 6 km.
Map: Rock Hill - Fri - 13-Feb-2026
4 - Day Walk -
Jinki Ridge into Dalpura Creek climb out into ridge to Dalpura Head - South of Bells Line of Road
South of Bells Line of Road - Jinki Ridge into Dalpura Creek climb out onto ridge to Dalpura Head - Park on Bells Line walk out Junki Ridge, find a way into Dalpura Creek cross to Dalpura Ridge / Head - walk back to Bells Line - Good views into the Grose some rock scrambling to cross Dalpura Creek.
Map: Mt Wilson - Sun - 11-Jan-2026
5 - Day Walk -
Cerberus Canyon, Cerberus Falls and Hair of the Dog Ravine
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Park the vehicles at the locked gate at the end of Waratah Ridge Road. Walk into and down the Hair of the Dog Ravine at GR 493 038. After exiting the ravine, make our way west to Cerberus Creek and its canyon. Go through the canyon, visiting Cerberus Falls and exit at about GR 472 038. Walk on the road back to the cars. About 10 km.
Map: Wollangambe - Fri - 09-Jan-2026
3 - Day Walk -
Joes Canyon & Wollangambe River Via DuFaurs Rocks
Bushwalk to Joes Canyon and the Wollangambe River Via DuFaurs Rocks 10km - Depart Mt Wilson Fire Station Explore DuFaurs Rocks and Chainman's Hat before heading off track on a good but steep ridge, explore around Joes Canyon before joining the Wollangambe track to the Horseshoe Bend explore / swim and lunch, look up into the Wollangambe canyon upstream, before heading back to Mt Wilson on the Wollangambe walking track (steep uphill many steps).
Map: Mt Wilson - Fri - 12-Dec-2025
3 - Day Walk -
Broad Swamp to Birds Rock at Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area
Broad Swamp to Birds Rock walking track is an adventurous walk in Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area. Explore 17.5km of swamps and creeks, towering forests, gorges and pagoda formations on this one-way walk, near Lithgow. Will involve a car shuffle along Sunnyside Road to Birds Rock.
Map: Cullen Bullen - Fri - 12-Dec-2025
3 - Canyon -
Christmas Lights - Grand Canyon by Night
Grand Canyon at night sparkles with glow worms! If you haven't done it by night it is worth stumbling over wet rocks in the dark to see them. And for those that have done it, it is always a great trip. There is only one 17m overhanging abseil at the start but after that there is a lot of wading, scrambling and a few swims with the extra challenge of being dark. Despite being summer it gets cold at night in the canyon, particular after the first swim. Wetsuits and all the usual abseiling gear is needed, as well as a waterproof torch and spare batteries. We will start a bit before sunset but won't be back at the cars until late, probably around 11:00 pm. Like previous years, we will bring a bit of Christmas fare and have a late night feast at the end of the canyon before climbing back up to the cars.
Map: Katoomba - Sat - 06-Dec-2025
4 - Day Walk -
Gang Gang Canyon, Tunnels and Falls
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Park at GR 395 037 on Carne West Trail. Descend into Gang Gang Canyon and walk all the way through to Gang Gang Tunnels. After exploring the Gang Gang Tunnels, turn south and walk to the falls at GR 407 040, whilst inspecting the caves along the way. Continue south to visit Lots Wife and the adjacent cave. Move west across a few shallow gullies and re-connect with the cars. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure.
Map: Cullen Bullen
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