New Activities in the Program Added Since 02-Mar-2026

Mon - 13-Apr-2026
Meeting
UBMBC Social Evening
Members are invited to attend a social evening at Glenbrook Panthers Bowling Club. The evening begins with drinks from 5 pm, dinner from the bistro at 6 pm, then an audio-visual presentation. We finish around 9 pm. Our presenters on Monday 13 April are our own "Magnificent Seven" who last year competed an 18 day South to North traverse of the Wollemi National Park. Club members, bushwalkers, canyoners and guests are welcome. Bookings open on 2 April. No bookings before that day please.
Added: 08-Mar-2026
Sat - 11-Apr-2026
4 - Abseiling
Ropes Practice - VT Prusik
A day for canyoners from grade 3 upto grade 5. The main focus will be on using a VT prusik, however also other 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: 04-Mar-2026
Sun - 29-Mar-2026
5 - Canyon
Claustral Canyon
Claustral Canyon is one of the most impressive canyons in the Blue Mountains. Three abseils up to 15m through the dark black hole of Calcutta are followed by 700m of high-quality canyon. Distance around 9km and elevation gain of around 500m. Wetsuits and all the usual abseiling gear is needed
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 11-Mar-2026
Sun - 22-Mar-2026
5 - Day Walk
Treasure Point and The Sphinx, Mugii Murum-ban SCA
Treasure Point, topped by The Sphinx, is on the southern side of the eastern entrance to the Valley of the Kings, in the Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area, about 10 km east of Capertee. We drive by 4WD up the Genowlan Mountain Trail, and park near The Grotto. We then follow the firetrail to The Genowlan Trig, and from there, follow the escarpment east, with spectacular views over the Wolgan Valley, and Pantoneys Crown. We then make our way thru pagodas to Treasure Point and the Sphinx, which we climb for more spectacular views. We then follow the southern side of Valley of the Kings back to the firetrail, staying near the rim, and not descending into the valley, and return to the cars. About 2/3rds of this walk is exploratory, and I have walked in the nearby area. I have a Lidar map with 2 metres contours and a gps trace for navigation, and track notes from Walk 19 in the Mugii Murum-ban book, by Keats, Fox and Bolotin. I expect the walk will be about 7km, 6 hrs and 300m in ascents, with moderate rock scrambling and exposure. While I have specified a 5 H grade, I hope to find a route that is about grade 4 MH. Numbers may be limited by a second 4WD being available. I will make 2 trips with mine, if necessary.
Map: Glen Alice Added: 16-Mar-2026
Fri - 20-Mar-2026
5 - Day Walk
Wheeny Walls East and Big Wheeny Pool
Leave some cars at the end of McMahons Road and drive the others to the corner of Old Coach House Road and Bells Line of Road, Kurrajong Heights. Walk north, then north east on the ridge and descend into a gully at GR 815 921. Traverse under cliffs till GR 825 929, then come down to Wheeny Creek. Walk downstream to the big pool at GR 838 939. Exit to Zorba Trail and walk to McMahons Road. Mostly exploratory. About 15 km (9 km on trails). Scrambling and exposure.
Map: Mountain Lagoon Added: 15-Mar-2026
Mon - 16-Mar-2026
4 - Day Walk
Erskine Creek Cancelled
We will make our way down to the Erskine Creek - there will be some sections of the walk that are off track and involve clambering.
Map: Penrith Added: 11-Mar-2026
Mon - 16-Mar-2026
3 - Day Walk
Mount Banks Cancelled
All walking on fire trail (and mostly flat) from Mount Banks picnic area to the top of the cliff line overlooking the Grose, fabulous views.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 10-Mar-2026
Fri - 13-Mar-2026
5 - Canyon
Galah canyon
Greg, Andrew and I will be doing Galah canyon. This canyon comes highly recommended with a spectacular abseil near the end and a dark swim. Some rope assisted scrambling on the exit (slide prussic as you scramble or we can belay you). It will be a longer day so we will start a bit earlier. Partially exploratory for the leader (I know the exit)
Map: Rock Hill Added: 02-Mar-2026
Tue - 10-Mar-2026
4 - Canyon
Gateway canyon Cancelled - Weather
Anna and I are doing Gateway canyon (little information on it). Much of the entry/exit is on the hole in the wall track. The canyon starts about 1.5 km from the end of the hole in the wall track, it has two abseils and finishes in Dingo Creek about 700 m upstream of the exit track (likely swims in Dingo Creek).
Map: Rock Hill Added: 04-Mar-2026
Mon - 09-Mar-2026
4 - Day Walk
Wingman Falls, Faulconbridge
I have only been told about this waterfall and am yet to find it. Located on an upper tributary of Linden Creek and accessed via Highland Road, Faulconbridge. Off track. Although not a long walk, it may be scrubby.
Map: Springwood Added: 03-Mar-2026
Fri - 06-Mar-2026
4 - Abseiling
Ropes Practice
A day for canyoners from grade 2 upto grade 5. 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: 04-Mar-2026

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