UBMBC | New Activities

Sat - 24-Oct-2026 4 - Day Walk: Megalong Ledges
A classic walk along the ledges from Medlow Bath coming out at Pulpit Hill Road Katoomba. All off track, approximate distance 8 kilometres with 250 metres ascent/descent over the day. Involves a small creek crossing and some minor scrubby areas. A car shuffle is involved.
Map: Katoomba Added: 30-Aug-2026
Sun - 20-Sep-2026 3 - Abseiling: RP - Abseiling Basics
Practice basic abseiling skills such as: abseiling smoothly on single and double ropes, following the optimal rope path, safety checks, adjusting friction on the descender, locking off descender, leg wrap lockoff, rope management, teamwork, communication, passing rebelays on a traverse line, using prusiks, hazards and risks,. The focus will be on competent level skills, however there are opportunities for grade 4 and 5's to rig and manage anchors. It is a full day (8am to 4pm). SUBMIT YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST BY CLICKING THE PHOTOS LINK BELOW (when logged in) AND THERE YOU WILL FIND A FORM TO FILL OUT.
Map: Not Specified Added: 10-Sep-2026
Sat - 19-Sep-2026 5 - Day Walk: Pagodas and cliff lines south of Deep Pass Trail
Park cars at GR 2479 6305, Walk along road till GR 2486 6306 where we descend a southerly ridge with views over Dingo Creek. Then head west exploring tops of cliff lines and pagodas. Descend to the south and walk upstream following Dingo Creek under the cliff lines till GR 2476 6304 where we exit via the Pool of Aphrodite and back to the cars. It involves exposure and rock scrambling, distance of around 9km, ascent of around 450m, mostly off-track walking. May get feet wet. Partley exploratory for the leader.
Map: Rock Hill Added: 30-Aug-2026
Fri - 18-Sep-2026 4 - Abseiling: More Slots North of Rail Motor Ridge
Mick, Geoff and I are exploring a slot that was found on my previous trip. Park cars at Deep Pass South, climb up to Mount Norris and along Rail Motor Ridge till around GR 5042 0682. Head north on a long ridge to around GR 5073 0786 where we will abseil a slot tending west. Then head up a tree fern lined slot before abseiling off Mount Norris to the exit track. It involves exposure and rock scrambling, abseils up to 45m, distance around 6 km, mainly off track. The usual abseiling gear is needed. Partly exploratory for the leader.
Map: Rock Hill Added: 09-Sep-2026
Mon - 14-Sep-2026 3 - Day Walk: Narrow Neck Plateau and Carlon Head Full - Wait List
From Narrow Neck Lookout, walk along the fire trail along Narrow Neck Plateau to the former fire tower and check out its new use. Then walk 1.1 km along a track to the top of Carlon Head for the views. Return the same way.
Map: Jamison Added: 08-Sep-2026
Sun - 13-Sep-2026 4 - Abseiling: RP Rescue - grade 4 and 5 Full - Wait List
Practice rescuing an abseiler who is stuck and unable to self rescue. With the use of releasable rigging, lifts, shifts and converting static rigging to releasable. A full day (8am to 4pm). This session is intended for grade 4 & 5 canyoners who are proficient with rigging and anchor management. SUBMIT YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST BY CLICKING THE PHOTOS LINK BELOW (when logged in) AND THERE YOU WILL FIND A FORM TO FILL OUT.
Map: Not Specified Added: 07-Sep-2026
Sat - 12-Sep-2026 4 - Day Walk: Little Rock Island Full
From the Tiger Snake Canyon car park, walk to Little Rock Island and explore the surrounding area. Guaranteed views and pretty gullies. This will be a short walk and a short day, but there will be patches of thick scrub and some steep rock scrambles.
Map: Cullen Bullen Added: 01-Sep-2026
Mon - 07-Sep-2026 4 - Day Walk: The North Walk, Mount Victoria Full - Wait List
From Pulpit Rock, take the Little Zig Zag turn off to The North Walk and follow the base of the cliff line and exit to Sunset Rock.
Map: Hartley Added: 31-Aug-2026
Sun - 06-Sep-2026 5 - Day Walk: Cliffs and Gullies Above Tootie Creek-II
Park on car at GR 713 920 on Mountain Lagoon Road and drive another to GR 719 928. From the second car, walk north west on a spur and descend below the cliffs overlooking Tootie Creek. Traverse south, entering some gullies along the way, till GR 707 925, then walk to the first car and complete the shuffle. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory.
Map: Mountain Lagoon Added: 02-Sep-2026
Sat - 05-Sep-2026 4 - Canyon: Slots North of Rail Motor Ridge
Park cars at Deep Pass South, clime up to Mount Noris and along Rail Motor Ridge till around GR 2517 6301, where we will descend into a long slot. Then head west and then south under the cliff lines to around 2504 6307 where we will climb up to spot height 916 and check out another slot then returning back to the cars. it involves exposure and rock scrambling, distance around 10km, mainly off track. The usual abseiling gear is needed. Exploratory for the leader.
Map: Rock Hill Added: 30-Aug-2026

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