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New Activities in the Program Added Since 05-Dec-2025

Sat - 14-Feb-2026
3 - Creek
Mares Forest Creek at Wombeyan Caves
Mares Forest Creek involves swimming through a spectacular gorge with turquoise water and Limestone walls. It is really unique. It is a two day camping trip and campsites at Wombeyan Caves must be booked. 14 Feb Drive to Wombeyan Caves via the Oberon Taralga Road. Set up camp. Do a short bushwalk or visit a cave. (fees apply) 15 Feb Pack up camp. Visit a cave (fees apply) Swim and wade up Mares Creek. Members must be competent swimmers, able to float and tread water. Wetsuits and floatation devices are optional. There an excellent swimming hole near our lunch spot. We reverse the canyon downstream then drive home. Some members may like to drive down on 15 Feb just for Mares Creek. Let me know when you apply
Map: Not Specified Added: 14-Dec-2025
Sun - 11-Jan-2026
5 - Canyon
Ropes Practice
Practice canyoning skills in Sleeper and Koombanda such as: abseiling, ascending using mechanical ascenders, rigging, retrievable traverse lines, managing anchors, abseiling and jumping into deep pool, technical rock scrambling, team work and communication. Participants need to be fit, proficient with using mechanical ascenders (ideally frogging technique), comfortable with exposure and rock scrambling. Pitches upto 55m. distance 2.5km, offtrack, 300m ascent and 300m descent. And dual dynamic cowstails/safety lanyards are needed.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 14-Dec-2025
Sun - 28-Dec-2025
4 - Creek
Middle Du Faur Creek
[This activity description has changed since it was originally posted. The original description included a section of Du Faur Creek that was further downstream.] We will leave Bells Line of Road and head North down a long ridge, meeting Du Faur Creek at 523878. From there we will walk, wade and swim for about 1.5 km down the creek, exiting near 525888. I estimate the trip will be about 11 km, taking around 6 or 7 hours. All the walk is off-track. There may be some rock scrambling. Most of the section along Du Faur Creek is exploratory for the leader. I am not sure how much swimming there will be so participants must be strong swimmers.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 15-Dec-2025
Mon - 22-Dec-2025
3 - Day Walk
North Lawson waterfalls
It is a pleasant summer walk – Empire Pass plus off shoots including Lucys Glen. It requires moderate fitness on tracks that are rough at times with a short section Off-track
Map: Katoomba Added: 15-Dec-2025
Sat - 20-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-Dec-2025
Sat - 20-Dec-2025
4 - Canyon
Ropes Practice
Practice canyoning skills such as: abseiling, ascending using prusiks and mechanical ascenders, rigging, belaying, managing anchors, team work and communication. Pitches upto 55 meters. Distance 1km. Ascent 140m, descent 140m. Offtrack and rock scrambling.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 14-Dec-2025
Thu - 18-Dec-2025
4 - Canyon
Contradiction canyon
Canyon has several abseils and a dark section, exploratory for the leader. This will be a long day with a car shuffle and an early start so stamina will be needed.
Map: Mt Morgan Added: 09-Dec-2025
Wed - 17-Dec-2025
3 - Canyon
Christmas Lights - Grand Canyon by Night
I have also put this on Saturday night as well as Wednesday. 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-Dec-2025
Tue - 16-Dec-2025
3 - Canyon
unknown canyon near corkscrew
Megan and I explored the bottom of a canyon that goes from corkscrew canyon towards Bells Line of Road but were stopped by a waterfall with more canyon above. We will explore the canyon from the top and abseil the waterfall/s, then do a section of corkscrew canyon and back to cars on Bells Line of Road. Relatively short entry/exit.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 09-Dec-2025
Mon - 15-Dec-2025
5 - Day Walk
Cliffs and Gullies South of Blacksmiths Creek
The walk starts on the D’Arcy Range Trail at GR 744 018. Walk on the D’Arcy Range Trail and then on D’Arcy Range to GR 754 026, then descend north and follow the cliff line above Blacksmiths Creek eastwards till about GR 777 027 (or as time permits). Exit on the D’Arcy Range and walk back to the trail. Mostly exploratory. About 10 km. Scrambling and exposure.
Map: Mountain Lagoon Added: 08-Dec-2025
Mon - 15-Dec-2025
3 - Day Walk
South Hazelbrook
A pleasant summer walk - Pyramid Falls - Bedford Pool - Willawong Pool - Lawson Ck - Terrace Falls and more
Map: Katoomba Added: 06-Dec-2025
Sat - 13-Dec-2025
4 - Creek
Dalpura Creek
It ‘s Summer and time for a creek walk – paddle. Dalpura Creek is a lovely creek just off the Bells Line of Road and one  we usually visit in summer. It is mostly a paddle and wade but there is one section , if the creek is up, where we might have a short swim. Interested? Contact Kate by email: kategird@bigpond.com
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 08-Dec-2025
Wed - 10-Dec-2025
3 - Canyon
Old man canyon
Canyon north of waterfall of moss that has two hand over hand downclimbs and several short swims. Exploratory for leader
Map: Wollangambe Added: 06-Dec-2025

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