UBMBC | New Activities

Sun - 27-Dec-2026 4 - Canyon: 4 day after Christmas canyon trip
Onni and I are doing a 4 day trip from December 27 to 30th. The plan is to go to Newnes and walk/ride 10 km down fire trail (past starlight) and camp next to the Wolgan River. Then we will do 1 day canyon trips (little dingo, ball race, inverse, etc). If we get lots of people then we will split into groups that do separate canyons each day, or take a rest day if you want a lazier trip.
Map: Mt Morgan Added: 26-Jul-2026
Sun - 22-Nov-2026 5 - Day Walk: Mugii Murum-ban SCA: The Airly Frustum and Airly Turret Slot
Find out for yourself why this unique area must be better protected for future generations. Park cars at Airly Gap, then climb south east, inspecting historic graffiti and Aboriginal art sites along the way. Negotiate a series of pagodas and slots, including Genowlan Pinch, to arrive at the spectacular Airly Frustum. Continue climbing to the point above Airly Turret Slot and the stunning view. Next, visit Mine in the Sky with its historic infrastructure. From here, proceed to explore the bottom of Airly Turret Slot. Reconnect with the vehicles. About 7 km. Scrambling and exposure
Map: Glen Alice Added: 27-Jul-2026
Sun - 08-Nov-2026 Meeting: UBMBC Annual General Meeting
The 2026 AGM will be held from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the Charles Darwin Room at the Gardners Inn Hotel, opposite the railway station on the highway at Blackheath. All members are welcome.
Added: 29-Jul-2026
Sat - 03-Oct-2026 5 - Day Walk: Witches Watch, Hecates Cauldron and Tara Point
Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone must be better protected for future generations. Park the vehicles at around GR 306 175 on the branch road off the Bicentennial National Trail. Follow the Great Dividing Range north to Gordian Knot and then to Witches Watch, a spectacular lookout above Hecates Cauldron. From here, descend into the Cauldron and explore it underneath the cliff lines and also above, amidst “the bubbles”. Visit the Tower of Hope and other features. Descend into the headwaters of Baal Bone Creek, cross the valley and climb up through Tara Slot onto Tara Point. From here, move up to the ridge and re-connect with the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure. About 10 km.
Map: Ben Bullen Added: 27-Jul-2026
Fri - 02-Oct-2026 5 - Pack Walk: Mt Royal to The Corker in Barrington Tops
A chance to walk in rarely visited part of the Gondwana World Heritage Area in Barrington Tops. The plan is to start at Mt Royal. Day 1 walk the Youngs Trail to Boonabilla Creek. Camp near there. Then walk off track (up 500m) to Mt Cabre Bald. Then on to Patterson River. Camp near there. Then over to Lagoon Pinch, the start of the Corker walk, near Williams River (not far from the ruins of the old Barrington Tops Guest House). This trip goes through some wonderful subtropical rainforest, but the elevation is challenging. It is only suitable for fit off track walkers. But if you are able to do that sort of multi day trip you will find it worthwhile. I would highly recommend travelling up on the Thursday, so we can get an early start on Friday 2/10 (and avoid long weekend traffic). Depending on numbers I may be able to organise a camping spot, for a modest fee, on a property near Mt Royal.
Map: Not Specified Added: 25-Jul-2026
Sun - 20-Sep-2026 5 - Day Walk: Gardens of Stone SCA: Waratahs and Pagodas in Holts Heaven
Find out why this unique part of the Gardens of Stone region must be protected for future generations. This walk is a ramble and scramble through the amazing pagoda terrain of Holts Heaven, with a camera in hand and an eye on the Waratahs, which should be out by then. We will access the area through a fire trail at GR 463 965. About 7km. Scrambling and exposure.
Map: Wollangambe Added: 27-Jul-2026
Sat - 05-Sep-2026 5 - Day Walk: Mid Mountains Wander
From the Linden Ridge Firetrail we negotiate a side ridge down to Woodford Creek before climbing up the opposite side to join another ridge that will take us to Blue Mountain and the start of the Lawson Ridge Firetrail. There are lower mountains views to be had in places and the boronia and other wild flowers should be on display. Roughly 12 kilometers with approx 200m descent and 300m ascent. This is a combined Springwood and Upper Blue Mountains walk. We will need to do a car shuffle.
Map: Katoomba Added: 01-Aug-2026
Sat - 22-Aug-2026 4 - Day Walk: Dargans Arch and the upper Wollangambe
From Bell we visit Dargans Arch before heading East towards the "Centre of the Universe", visiting the "Ruin" on the way. Don't know what the "Ruin" is? Come along and find out! We then cross the Wollangambe and climb "the other Submarine Rock", to wander among the ridges and Pagodas on the North side, making our way back to Dargans Arch. Mostly Off track. Approx 13 kilometers, 100-meter ascent/descent.
Map: Wollangambe Added: 01-Aug-2026
Fri - 21-Aug-2026 5 - Abseiling: Narrowneck to Wentworth Falls with abseils and canyons
This is a through trip. Beginning at Narrowneck we will do the Castle Head abseil. Then walk up Mt Solitary. Camp there. Then follow the old Miners Route off Mt Solitary (abseil in places). Camp near Jamison Creek. Off track walk up Sublime Point Ridge. If time permits do Empress Canyon. Walk the eastern bit of the Great Cliff Walk and Darwins Walk. Finish Wentworth Falls Station.
Map: Katoomba Added: 25-Jul-2026
Mon - 17-Aug-2026 4 - Day Walk: Jungaburra Ledges
From the Bells Line of Road we follow Kamarah Ridge towards Jungaburra Brook to join up with the climber's ledge half-way down the cliff line. We follow this around both sides of Jungaburra Brook, before climbing up onto Wilkinson Hill. We then make our way back to the Bells Line of Road via the Jinki Ridge Track. Great views of the upper Grose Valley. Roughly 9 kilometers. Half on track, half off track through open bush.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 01-Aug-2026
Mon - 03-Aug-2026 3 - Day Walk: Mulgoa District – Four Lookouts
This bushwalk along tracks and fire-trails provides lovely views from four different lookouts overlooking the Nepean River, namely The Rock Lookout, Buhrs LO, Rileys Mountain Lookout and Nepean Narrows Lookdown.
Map: Penrith Added: 28-Jul-2026
Sat - 01-Aug-2026 3 - Abseiling: Boars Head and Devils Hole Abseiling
Boars head provides a series of good abseils some with magnificent views out over the Megalong Valley. The highlight is the traverse through a 'crevasse'. In the Boars head section there are 5 abseils the longest is 55m. Following this the exit up the Devils Hole, above which is a huge choke stone which we will climb up to and then abseil back down into the hole before finishing with a short climb back up to the road. The route is in places very exposed, particularly the 'crevasse' but we will have a traverse, so a head for heights is needed. It is also exposed to the weather and with a wind blowing through can be very chilly at this time of year. You will need all your canyoning gear but it is dry, Total abseils 6, longest 55m, distance 4 km, ascent ~200m.
Map: Katoomba Added: 19-Jul-2026
Mon - 27-Jul-2026 4 - Day Walk: Temples of Doom
The location Temple of Doom refers to stunning multiple smooth conical pagodas. A short walk with some side tracks.
Map: Cullen Bullen Added: 20-Jul-2026
Sun - 26-Jul-2026 4 - Day Walk: Faulconbridge to Springwood
Faulconbridge station-unnamed creek-Victory track-Numantia Falls-Sassafrass Gully-Glenbrook creek-Magdala Gully-Springwood station. Variations away from usual tracks. Visit a huge rock overhang. Aboriginal rock engravings. Side trip to beautiful Numantia Falls. Great rainforest walk. Combines tracks and off track. Some easy scrambling, off track exploring .
Map: Springwood Added: 21-Jul-2026
Sun - 26-Jul-2026 4 - Canyon: Sarcophagus Canyon Full - Wait List
Sarcophagus features a sequence of drops through an impressive but short constriction. The walk out is long and scrubby. https://ropewiki.com/Sarcophagus Distance approx 5km, descent 300m, ascent 150m. SUBMIT YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST BY CLICKING ON THE PHOTOS LINK BELOW (when logged in) AND FILL OUT THE FORM.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 23-Jul-2026

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