New Activities in the Program Added Since 02-Jan-2026
- Sun - 08-Mar-2026
3 - Day Walk -
NSW Women’s Week walk - Lost City (*note change of date*)
In conjunction with Bushwalking NSW, Women's Week, which is a statewide bushwalking event, I am leading this trip. This will be open to visitors as well. The Lost City walking track offers a unique and stunning outlook relatively close to Lithgow. Within the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area, you will experience sandstone pagodas, tranquil creeks, and historic mining relics all on a well formed track. The highlights are two heritage dams that were constructed in the 1920s to supply water to Lithgow until the late 1980s and the chance to explore the distinctive pagodas up close, all with most incredible pagoda scenery that the mountains. Also we will also be on the lookout for gang gang cockatoos, scarlett robins or south-eastern glossy black cockatoos.
Map: Lithgow Added: 11-Jan-2026 - Sat - 07-Mar-2026
3 - Day Walk -
UBMBC 40 years Anniversary Walk (*note change of date*)
In March 2026 UBMBC will reach 40 years since its formation. Members and former members are invited to celebrate this important milestone with a walk to Centennial Glen Blackheath, followed by refreshments at Gardeners Inn Blackheath. The walk will follow the same route at the clubs 25 year celebration which was attended by more than 50 walkers. The walk is around 4 km on track and has steep sections. Family members are welcome. Bookings with foxes9@westnet.com.au are essential for catering.
Map: Katoomba Added: 04-Jan-2026 - Sat - 31-Jan-2026
4 - Abseiling -
Ropes Practice
Practice canyoning skills such as: abseiling, ascending using prusiks and mechanical ascenders, rigging, belaying, managing anchors, team work and communication. Distance 1km. Ascent 140m, descent 140m. Offtrack and rock scrambling.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 08-Jan-2026 - Thu - 22-Jan-2026
3 - Canyon -
Ropes Practice (Grade 3 Competent) and Sleeper Canyon
A day to practice skills such as: safety, movement, teamwork, communication, rope management, knots, abseiling, self belay, self rescue using prusiks and/or mechanical ascenders. This will be coving skills at the competent grade 3 level, so if you haven't been canyoning for a while it will allow you to brush up your skills and hopefully learn some new ones. In the afternoon following practice we plan to do Sleeper, a short but pretty canyon. Distance: 3km; Terrain: rough track/off track, rock scrambling, abseiling; Ascent: 200m; Wetsuits: not required
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 11-Jan-2026 - Wed - 21-Jan-2026
4 - Canyon -
Banks canyon
Jen and I will be doing Banks canyon on Wednesday 21st January. Banks canyon is on the opposite side of Dingo Creek to hole in the wall and is a fantastic canyon. Whilst most of the walking is on track (entry and exit is via the hole the wall track) it will likely be a long day (last time we got back just after dark). Some swims in Dingo Creek
Map: Rock Hill Added: 11-Jan-2026 - Mon - 19-Jan-2026
4 - Day Walk -
Blue Mountain Creek waterfall
A 20 metre unnamed waterfall I checked out over 20 years ago, on a side tributary of Blue Mountain Creek, North Lawson. There will be a steep off section track from the ridge line down to the creek, and a 200m downstream to reach this waterfall.
Map: Katoomba Added: 12-Jan-2026 - Thu - 15-Jan-2026
4 - Canyon -
Heart Attack Canyon (changed to Son of Zorro and Death Trap Slot)
Heart Attack Canyon is a great canyon in the lower reaches of Rocky Creek. It has one heart-stopping abseil of 50m, some deep wades but no swims. It involves exposure and rock scrambling, 480m ascent and distance around 22km, so will be a long day. Wetsuits are optional but all the usual abseiling gear is needed.
Map: Rock Hill Added: 07-Jan-2026 - Tue - 13-Jan-2026
4 - Creek -
Rainforest Ravine and Onion Skins Formations
Walk 1: A Rainforest Ravine off Mount Wilson Rd Park some cars at GR 552 884 and drive others to GR 542 868 on Mount Wilson Road. Descend into a gully to the south east and follow it all the way down to Bowens Creek North at GR 557 872, then turn upstream and walk to the parked cars. About 4 km. Exploratory for the leader. Wet feet and more. Scrambling and bouldering but no abseiling. Helmets are mandatory. Bring wet bags. Walk 2: Onion Skins Ironstone Formations and More Park at GR 533 833 off Bells Line Road and explore the area to the west, mostly on top of the escarpment, where these formations have been found. Mostly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 2 km.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 10-Jan-2026 - Mon - 12-Jan-2026
3 - Day Walk -
Waterfalls above Victoria Falls, Mount Victoria
Note I had submitted this walk 5 january but no reply on our website Silver Cascades, Ma Belle Cascades and Horseshoe Cataract, a time to cool off and relax on a hot summers day. Steep climb down and back, mostly on track, but investigate the old original track to the falls. Bring your swimmers and plenty of water.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 07-Jan-2026 - Fri - 09-Jan-2026
3 - Canyon -
Empress Canyon at night
We will meet at the Conservation Hut at Valley of the Waters, Wentworth Falls. Empress is a very pretty canyon with a 30 metre abseil next to the waterfall at the end of the canyon. We will start late to escape the heat and see the glow worms. Should be back at cars about 2230.
Map: Katoomba Added: 09-Jan-2026 - Fri - 09-Jan-2026
4 - Abseiling -
Ropes Practice
Practice canyoning skills such as: abseiling, ascending using prusiks and mechanical ascenders, rigging, belaying, managing anchors, team work and communication. Distance 1km. Ascent 140m, descent 140m. Offtrack and rock scrambling.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 05-Jan-2026
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