New Activities in the Program Added Since 23-Nov-2021
- Sat - 19-Mar-2022
3 MX - Day Walk -
Popeye Canyon
Walk along ridge with great pagodas, then drop down to walk along lovely fern lined creek with water fall. No abseils
Map: Wollangambe Added: 03-Dec-2021 - Sun - 27-Feb-2022
4 MD - Abseiling -
Lower Bowens Creek North
This is a very pretty canyon with a couple of fun abseils, although not particularly long it has some great sections of canyon. The walk in and out are fairly short (total return distance of about 8 km). There is a bit of swimming and wading so wetsuits are necessary.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 30-Nov-2021 - Sat - 19-Feb-2022
4 MH - Creek -
Upper Hat Hill Creek
This beautiful creek in Blackheath is a grade 4 creek walk of about 3 kms. We begin on a well-formed bush track that takes us to cliffs above Hat Hill Creek. Once we descend into in the creek, we look around the amphitheatre then make our way upstream to Robb Ave. On the way there is some very pleasant creek walking with cliffs, pagodas, pools and small waterfalls. There are some rough sections and we cross the creek several times. A car shuffle will be required. Map: Mt Wilson
Map: Katoomba Added: 30-Nov-2021 - Mon - 14-Feb-2022
4 MH - Day Walk -
Grand Canyon Walk in Walk out
This walk takes you into the spectacular grand canyon, off the Grand Canyon Circuit Walk. No abseil required as we will walk in and walk out. The activity involves swimming, scrambling over slippery rocks and wading so an approved helmet is required. A wetsuit, thermal top and dry bag (which can also be used to assist floation) are advisable. This walk is physically demanding and requires walkers to be fit and capable of swimming up to 30meters. About 6km return.
Map: Katoomba Added: 28-Nov-2021 - Sun - 13-Feb-2022
3 M - Day Walk -
Lion’s head
We walk out on Kings Tableland. Wonderful views and flowers.
Map: Katoomba Added: 30-Nov-2021 - Fri - 11-Feb-2022
3 M - Canyon -
Du Faur Creek Canyon
Du Faur (or Clatterteeth Canyon) has no abseils, it is divided into a number of canyon sections some with long pools so warm wetsuits are essential and liios or good flotation is also necessary. It has the advantage of being less visited than the main Wollangambe Canyons. It is about a 12 km round trip.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 30-Nov-2021 - Wed - 09-Feb-2022
4 MH - Day Walk -
Wentworth, Hippocrene and Vera Falls
A lovely challenging walk commencing at Wentworth Falls picnic area. It could be a long day including 650 meters descent and ascent. Avery beautiful shaded old track once down on the valley floor with lots of opportunities to rest and swim in the hot weather as we reach the waterfalls.
Map: Katoomba Added: 30-Nov-2021 - Sat - 05-Feb-2022
3 MX - Day Walk -
Pisgah Rock and Erskine Creek
Drive to Pisgah Rock carpark, follow Pisgah Rock trail down to Eskine Creek and then walk to Blands Pool where we will have a relaxing lunch and swim (dependent on weather) and return to cars via Monkey Ropes Creek
Map: Penrith Added: 29-Nov-2021 - Fri - 04-Feb-2022
3 M - Day Walk -
Devils Hole to Nellies Glen
A fairly steep, rocky walk with dramatic and rewarding views. Starting the walk at Cliff Drive Katoomba, we will head down through 'devils hole' into the Megalong Valley before turning onto the six foot track and heading back up the escarpment to Nellies Glen. Car shuffle required. This trip will be subject to NSW COVID regulations that are in force at the time of the walk and is limited to fully vaccinated participants.
Map: Katoomba Added: 30-Nov-2021 - Wed - 02-Feb-2022
4 MH - Day Walk -
Evans Crown
Explore Evans Crown. We follow the track to the crown, explore around the climbing areas and follow the ridge across and down to the fish river.
Map: Tarana Added: 29-Nov-2021 - Sat - 29-Jan-2022
3 M - Day Walk -
North Lawson Falls
Empire Pass to visit Nth Lawson Falls & return via the original Echo Pt. (which actually has a good echo)
Map: Katoomba Added: 29-Nov-2021 - Fri - 28-Jan-2022
3 M - Abseiling -
Grand Canyon at NIGHT
The Grand Canyon is a beautiful canyon, with a long, sustained constrictions. It is very popular because of its easy access. We will be adding an extra dimension as we will do it in the dark. We will meet at Neates Glen car park along Evans Rd Blackheath at 6:30 pm and commence the walk in (about 35 minutes) Have a head torch ready as we pass through a short dark tunnel along the way. Grand Canyon is one of the best night canyoning options in the Blue Mountains. The walls are lined with stunning glowworms and the fact that most of the canyon is quite flat allows sections of it to be completed with head torches turned off. Bring Headtorch, wetsuit, dry bag, change of clothes, some snacks. This trip will take us at least 4-5 hours as we will stop along the way, switch off our headlights and enjoy the glowworms. We should be back at cars around 10:30pm ish
Map: Katoomba Added: 30-Nov-2021 - Sat - 22-Jan-2022
4 MHX - Creek -
King Georges Brook
The Brook is located East of Mt Banks and contains deep wades and short swims as well as normal creek walking. There is a short fire trail section then off-track down to the brook. We stop at the top of the waterfall for lunch before the steep exit which involves some rock scrambling then a walk up a ridge back to the cars. Not visited since the fires and flooding of 2019 so there may be some blockages to negotiate.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 28-Nov-2021 - Sat - 22-Jan-2022
3 M - Day Walk -
Wentworth Pass
Start at wentworth falls picnic area and walk down the grand staircase and the slack stairs to get to the bottom of Wentworth falls. Opportunity for a dip before heading along the pass and up towards empress falls and then to the conservation hut. Take the shortcut track to get back to cars. Lovely loop.
Map: Not Specified Added: 30-Nov-2021 - Fri - 21-Jan-2022
3 M - Canyon -
Twister and Rocky Creek
This is a really impressive canyon and although wet (wetsuits are necessary) has no abseils. The entry is down Twister Canyon with a couple of fun water jumps and slides before entering the magnificent Rocky Creek Canyon itself. We follow the canyon down to Budgary Creek before returning back up Rocky and a short climb back to the cars. The walks in and out are short the total round trip is only about 4 km. I have put this on a Friday as it is a popular canyon and can be quite busy on the weekend.
Map: Rock Hill Added: 30-Nov-2021 - Sat - 15-Jan-2022
4 MH - Day Walk -
Holt's Heaven
Leave cars on Wollangambe Fire Trail and walk down a gentle ridge to the Wollongambe. Return via Holt's Heaven, an outcrop of pagodas, exploring slots along the way.
Map: Wollangambe Added: 29-Nov-2021 - Fri - 14-Jan-2022
3 M - Abseiling -
Grand Canyon
A relaxed afternoon trip through the famous Grand Canyon. The fun starts with an 18 metre easy overhanging abseil, (which can be walked down) It is suitable for beginners but the way it plunges into a black hole gives it an exciting edge. Then we follow the creek through an obstacle course of scrambling over small boulders and logs interspersed with short swims and wading. This trip is a longer than Empress Falls canyon, the beauty and serenity of this canyon will surprise you, with ferny glades and towering rock walls providing a spectacular setting. Shortly before the end is a 30 meter swim, which is the longest swim in the entire canyon. The water is normally cold so a wetsuit is highly recommended. The whole canyon shouldn't take us more than 3-4 hours to complete. The walk out takes about 45 minutes through temperate rainforest. Getting there: Drive to Blackheath and turn onto Evans Lookout road. Drive most of the way along it until you see a car park on the right hand side of the road called Neates Glen carpark - meet there at 2:30pm Bring a head torch as we walk through a short tunnel on way in and just in case we get delayed. Bring a dry bag and change of clothes for end.
Map: Katoomba Added: 29-Nov-2021 - Wed - 12-Jan-2022
4 MD - Abseiling -
Hole in the Wall Canyon
This is a great canyon that split into 2 distinct sections and including a section of tunnel. It finishes on Dingo Creek where we then wade upstream to the exit track through another impressive section of canyon. The abseils are not difficult but it is quite a long day with a 7km walk in and out. Wetsuits are needed as there some fairly long creek sections that need to be swam/waded including the wade back up Dingo Creek.
Map: Rock Hill Added: 30-Nov-2021 - Sat - 08-Jan-2022
3 MX - Day Walk -
Thor and Asgard heads
We’ll walk down Agard fire trail off Victoria Falls Rd and into Asgard brook before climbing up to Asgard head and then Thor. Wonderful views. Short, leisurely day.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 30-Nov-2021 - Fri - 07-Jan-2022
4 MH - Pack Walk -
Australia's 12 Highest Peaks - Kosciuszko National Park
Australia's 12 Highest Peaks is approximately 50km, grade 4 circuit hike, located in the Kosciuszko National Park, NSW. All twelve of the Highest Peaks are within twelve kilometres of each other (at least as the Crow flies). The hike should take 3 days to complete. Day 1: Charlottes Pass to Cootapatamba Hut. Approx 13km. 1: Mount Stillwell 2054m. 2: Rams Head, 2190m, 3: Rams Head North. Camp near Cootapatamba Hut. Day 2: Cootapatamba Hut to Wilkinsons Creek. Approx 17km. 4: Ethridge Ridge 2180m, 2177m, 5: Mount Kosciuszko, 2228m (but be warned, it can be a bit like Pitt St), 6: Abbott Peak, 2145m, 7: Mount Townsend, 2209m, 8: Alice Rawson Peak, 2160m. Camp near Wilkinsons Creek. Day 3: Wilkinsons Creek to Charlottes Pass. Approx 19km. 9: Mount Northcote, 2131m, 10: Carruthers Peak, 2145m, 11: Watsons Crags, 2136m, 12: Mount Twynam, 2195m. And on the way down off the range we can go check out Blue Lake for a quick dip in the cool alpine water. Option is to stay overnight in Jindabyne or camp at Ngarigo Campground the night before the hike
Map: Not Specified Added: 23-Nov-2021 - Thu - 30-Dec-2021
3 M - Abseiling -
Grand Canyon
A relaxed afternoon trip through the famous Grand Canyon. The fun starts with an 18 metre easy overhanging abseil, (which can be walked down) It is suitable for beginners but the way it plunges into a black hole gives it an exciting edge. Then we follow the creek through an obstacle course of scrambling over small boulders and logs interspersed with short swims and wading. This trip is a longer than Empress Falls canyon, the beauty and serenity of this canyon will surprise you, with ferny glades and towering rock walls providing a spectacular setting. Shortly before the end is a 30 meter swim, which is the longest swim in the entire canyon. The water is normally cold so a wetsuit is highly recommended. The whole canyon shouldn't take us more than 3-4 hours to complete. The walk out takes about 45 minutes through temperate rainforest. Getting there: Drive to Blackheath and turn onto Evans Lookout road. Drive most of the way along it until you see a car park on the right hand side of the road called Neates Glen carpark - meet there at 2:30pm Bring a head torch as we walk through a short tunnel on way in and just in case we get delayed. Bring a dry bag and change of clothes for end.
Map: Not Specified Added: 29-Nov-2021 - Mon - 20-Dec-2021
4 MH - Day Walk -
Donkey Mountain
Donkey Mt is in the Wolgan Valley North of Lithgow. A steep climb through two cliff lines is required to reach the NW end. From here we explore a fascinating maze of passages, tunnels, mini canyons and pagodas as we make our way towards the SE end. (about 2km) There are excellent views of the Wolgan Valley and surrounding cliffs. This walk is for experienced bushwalkers who must be prepared to squeeze through narrow cracks and scramble over rocks. Members must carry proof of full vaccination with them on this trip.
Map: Cullen Bullen Added: 29-Nov-2021 - Sun - 19-Dec-2021
3 M - Day Walk -
Victoria Falls to Pierces Pass
We will enjoy Victoria Falls and other cascades on our way down into the Grose. The walk out via Pierces Pass is fairly steep, with great views. Full day walk. Car shuffle required.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 29-Nov-2021 - Sat - 18-Dec-2021
3 M - Abseiling -
David Crevasse - Mt Banks
An abseil trip, near Mt Banks, through a lush, dry gully. A 90 minute walk along fire trail to the start of the canyon. About 6 abseils, up to 25 metres. Exit is via another gully. This exit involves an 10 metre prussick up a rock wall. You must be able to prussick this distance to do this trip. Once up the rock face it is a 30 minute walk to the top, where we walk 6 klm along fire trail back to the cars.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 29-Nov-2021 - Sat - 18-Dec-2021
4 MH - Day Walk -
North Wentworth Falls to Blue Mts Creek
We climb up to Kent road & return to visit a huge blue gum tree named "Big Blue" & (this is bigger than the famous Woodford tree) Then visit Lawson Cave waterfall & 3 other lost camp sites on the Bruce's walk back to Wentworth Falls.
Map: Katoomba Added: 29-Nov-2021 - Thu - 16-Dec-2021
3 M - Abseiling -
Empress Canyon and abseil
Empress canyon is a short and impressive canyon close to the conservation hut in Wentworth Falls. There are several wades and short swims and it can get cold waiting so a wetsuit is highly recommended. The canyon finishes with a spectacularly beautiful 28 meter abseil into a pool below. Meeting at Conservation Hut at 4:00pm afternoon The abseil ends in a deep pool requiring a short 20 paddle to exit. Participants should be comfortable getting off the descender while treading water Map: Katoomba
Map: Katoomba Added: 29-Nov-2021 - Wed - 15-Dec-2021
5 D - Canyon -
Lower Bell Creek
This is an wonderful non-abseiling canyon at Mt Wilson. Tom Brennan rates it 10/10! We walk in from Watertrough Hill and enter via Belfry Canyon, a short canyon with mossy walls. Bell Creek has many long swim sections through dark tunnels with narrow walls. Rock scrambling over slippery rocks and obstacles is necessary. Canyoning helmets are required and wetsuits are recommended. The scenery is magnificent. We continue up DuFaurs Creek and exit via Joes Canyon to follow the track back to Mt Wilson Fire station. This activity is suitable for strong swimmers and expereinced bushwalkers.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 28-Nov-2021 - Sat - 11-Dec-2021
3 M - Day Walk -
Woodford-Linden Circuit
We visit the old Woodford weir & ruins of pumping station, then make our way to the track to visit Paradise pool at the back of Linden & return up the valley to visit the historic Cox's road.
Map: Katoomba Added: 29-Nov-2021 - Fri - 10-Dec-2021
3 M - Day Walk -
Mt Hay and surrounds
We’ll park at Mt Hay and walk around the cliff line to Butterbox. Lots of flowers, views, interesting rock formations. Maybe even some Christmas bells. Short day. May require 4WD.
Map: Katoomba Added: 30-Nov-2021 - Thu - 09-Dec-2021
3 M - Abseiling -
Empress Canyon and abseil
Empress canyon is a short and impressive canyon close to the conservation hut in Wentworth Falls. There are several wades and short swims and it can get cold waiting so a wetsuit is highly recommended. The canyon finishes with a spectacularly beautiful 28 meter abseil into a pool below. Meeting at Conservation Hut at 4:00pm afternoon The abseil ends in a deep pool requiring a short 20 paddle to exit. Participants should be comfortable getting off the descender while treading water Map: Katoomba
Map: Katoomba Added: 29-Nov-2021 - Tue - 07-Dec-2021
3 M - Abseiling -
Ranon Brook
Ranon Brook is a short canyon off the Bells Line of Road with four abseils. A short car shuffle is required. The exit is by climbing Mistake Ravine. There are some waist deep pools to negotiate. Wet suits are optional. This canyon is suitable for less experienced canyoners. Evidence of full vaccination must be carried with you.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 27-Nov-2021 - Mon - 06-Dec-2021
3 MX - Day Walk -
Gladstone Coal Mine
To uncover, photograph and document the large wheel which was used to carry the 2km aerial rope way for the Gladstone Coal Mine in 1884. We will walk down Roberts Pass to the Gladstone Coal Mine and return via Gladstone Pass
Map: Katoomba Added: 28-Nov-2021 - Sat - 04-Dec-2021
3 M - Day Walk -
Blue Gum Swamp
The Blue Gum Swamp is a popular bike and walking track at Winmallee. There is a gentle descent to Blue Gum Swamp which features excellent stands of blue gums. We climb Bees Nest Hill for magnificent views of the Grose Valley. Next we descend to the Blue Gum swamp and climb out to the car park. This walk is suitable for new members.
Map: Springwood Added: 28-Nov-2021
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