New Activities in the Program Added Since 31-Oct-2025
- 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 Added: 07-Nov-2025 - 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 Added: 07-Nov-2025 - 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 Added: 11-Nov-2025 - 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 Added: 07-Nov-2025 - Sat - 22-Nov-2025
4 - Day Walk -
Beyond the Miracle Slot
Well walked by the UBMBC is an area along the cliffs of Carne CK that includes the Rain Cave, Double Arched Cave and the so called Miracle Slot. Our walk starts further south and passes along some remarkable passages running parallel to the cliff line where slabs of cliff are slipping downslope towards Carne Ck. Last year we tried to put this walk on the program but hot weather forced us to to substitute a creek walk. We will have a back up creek walk ready in case it's too hot this year too but let's hope for a cool days walking !
Map: Cullen Bullen Added: 09-Nov-2025 - Mon - 17-Nov-2025
3 - Day Walk -
The area around the base and above Victoria Pass
We will check out the original alignment of Mitchells Line and Berghofers Pass (at the base of Victoria Pass) and various features from the 1920s Chert operation. We will be led by Keith Painter who has researched and produced the books, The Chert Bubble, Vol 1 and 2.
Map: Hartley Added: 11-Nov-2025 - Sun - 16-Nov-2025
3 - Canyon -
Ropes Practice and Sleeper Canyon
Practice at a crag and then in the nearby Sleeper canyon. Abseiling and prusiking pitches up to 15 meters. Some canyoning skills that we maybe practicing include Abseiling, belaying, prusiking, mechanical ascenders, rope management, rigging, rescue and team work. The exact route and skills to practice will be decided closer to or on the day depending upon the participants and safety ratio.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 11-Nov-2025 - Sat - 15-Nov-2025
4 - Abseiling -
Long Gully (Bungonia)
Preference will be given to those who signed up for John Murray’s cancelled Bungonia Creek Canyon trip. Long Gully, near the township of Bungonia, consists of 10 abseils ranging from 6m to 60m with most being ~20m. It’s notionally a dry canyon, so wetsuits aren’t required, although you are likely to get wet to the knees. It’ll be about a 10 hour trip.
Map: Not Specified Added: 11-Nov-2025 - Sat - 15-Nov-2025
4 - Day Walk -
Ridges East and West of the upper Grose River
From the Victoria Falls Road, we will descend West down a steep ridge, cross over the upper Grose River, climb a ridge to the South, find a route down to the Grose River, and then head East back up the hill to the road. It won't be a long day, but the first descent is steep so it requires some agility, and there are a couple of hills. The last third of the walk is exploratory for the leader.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 08-Nov-2025 - Fri - 14-Nov-2025
4 - Canyon -
Stick canyon
Stick canyon: entry from near Waratah Ridge Road (before you get to hole in the wall carpark). We cross the Bungleboori and climb the ridge on the other side before dropping into the canyon. Exploratory for the leader.
Map: Wollangambe Added: 11-Nov-2025 - Mon - 10-Nov-2025
4 - Day Walk -
Lawson Cave Falls
Bruce's Walk (part) - scramble up creek through Podgers Glen - Lawson Cave Falls (return)
Map: Katoomba Added: 05-Nov-2025
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