New Activities in the Program Added Since 12-May-2026

Sat - 15-Aug-2026
4 - Day Walk
The Arch in Arch Canyon
The Arch in Arch Canyon is a 30m high and uniquely positioned parallel to Arch Creek. Its 15m wide, the almost level top is 1.5m wide and 2.5m thick. We park cars at the end of Waratah Ridge Road, then follow the old road east to spot height 996, then south east to spot height 972, before descending the spur and crossing at the start of Arch Canyon. Once on the other side its less than 100m from the Arch. It involves exposure and rock scrambling, distance of around 14km, ascent of around 300m, mostly on track.
Map: Wollangambe Added: 25-May-2026
Fri - 14-Aug-2026
3 - Day Walk
Glow Worm Tunnel - Return Via the Old Coach Road and Pagoda Track. (If time may visit Wolgan View / The Dry Canyon
Explore the recently revamped Glow Worm Tunnel walk, Return Via the Old Coach Road and Pagoda Track. (Approx 9km circuit) If time permits visit Wolgan View / The Dry Canyon walk through dry canyon with great views over the Wolgan Valley (Approx 3km)
Map: Lithgow Added: 12-May-2026
Sat - 08-Aug-2026
3 - Canyon
Tiger Snake Canyon
Tiger Snake Canyon is a narrow twisting tributary of Deans Creek. It features two constrictions separated by a section of creek. The lower section is deep, dark and spectacular. It involves exposure and rock scrambling. Abseils up to 29m, distance around 9km and elevation gain of around 230m. The usual abseiling gear is needed.
Map: Ben Bullen Added: 25-May-2026
Fri - 24-Jul-2026
4 - Day Walk
Mt Wilson to Water Trough Hill - Old Walking Route to Bell, used by Gregson Family - (Off Track Walk
Mt Wilson to Water Trough Hill - Bells Line of Road - Off track walk, in search of Gregson's direct route to Bell, linking Mt Wilson with Mt Wilson Station (Bell) Crosses DuFaur Creek, rest of route is on ridges. About 8km
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 12-May-2026
Sat - 18-Jul-2026
5 - Day Walk
Hair of the Dog Ravine and part of Cerberus Creek
Park cars at the end of Waratah Ridge Road. Walk down a ridge till GR 4926 0393 where we make our way down the Hair of the Dog Ravine. After exiting heading westerly till around GR 4817 0441, where we go up Cerberus Creek to around GR 4768 0411 exiting up a slot 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.
Map: Wollangambe Added: 24-May-2026
Sat - 11-Jul-2026
4 - Canyon
Honeycomb Canyon
Honeycomb Canyon is past the Glow Worm Tunnel. It has 6 abseils, one being a magnificent 60m abseil with breathtaking views towards Donkey Mountain and over the Wolgan Valley. The exit route takes you along the tourist trail and through the Glow Worm Tunnel, where there are plenty of glowworms inside. Distance of around 5km, ascent of around 200m. All the usual abseiling gear is needed.
Map: Ben Bullen Added: 25-May-2026
Sat - 04-Jul-2026
4 - Day Walk
Holts Heaven Girdwood Ridge
The Clarence Fire Trail is in such good condition now, Good opportunity to take advantage before it degrades again. This is an area of superb pagodas.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 23-May-2026
Tue - 30-Jun-2026
4 - Day Walk
Glenbrook creek, Sharks Head and Lost World
Yondell Ave fire trail side track, Glenbrook creek, Sharks Head, Lost World, Bunyan Pass, Glenbrook Creek, Martins Lookout. This is a popular lower mountains walk offering some great views and interesting terrain. Approx 8 kilometers with 25% off track and some easy scrambles.
Map: Springwood Added: 24-May-2026
Sun - 28-Jun-2026
3 - Day Walk
Acoustic Chamber, Sunnyside Canyon
A short day walk to a interesting feature off Sunnyside Ridge Track in the Newnes Forest. This is a non-technical canyon (ie no abseils) but you may get your feet wet. If time permits also may do a short walk down an interesting peninsula overlooking Wolgan Falls
Map: Cullen Bullen Added: 19-May-2026
Sat - 27-Jun-2026
4 - Day Walk
North of Mountain Lagoon Road
We will visit some interesting sites in the area between Mountain Lagoon Road and Tootie Creek, in the Southern Wollemi. Mostly off track through relatively open country with one 100 metre ascent and one or two smaller ones. Not a long walk, less than 6 kilometers.
Map: Mountain Lagoon Added: 24-May-2026
Sat - 20-Jun-2026
4 - Day Walk
Beecroft Pagodas
Visiting again these pagodas just off the Beecroft Fire Trail
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 23-May-2026
Tue - 16-Jun-2026
3 - Day Walk
Asgard and surrounds
A walk to visit some points of interest in the country around Asgard Swamp, including the old mine, Asgard Head and Thor Head. We will then make our way to Girraween Cave and Ikara Ridge. Lots of views and some history. Mostly on track with a bit of off track in open country. Aprox 10 kilometers in total.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 24-May-2026
Sat - 13-Jun-2026
4 - Day Walk
Battleship Tops
Kings Tableland Road near the end, Battleship Tops is a significant rocky formation. We will walk along the tops to the edge overlooking the valley. Not a long walk but takes us to an area that we do not often visit .Also an opportunity to visit McMahons Lookout.
Map: Jamison Added: 23-May-2026
Sat - 13-Jun-2026
3 - Canyon
Size 8 Canyon with Size 6 Exit
Size 8 Canyon is a narrow dry canyon past the Glow Worm Tunnel with 1 abseil up to 20m. Named Size 8 by Yuri because of its narrow constriction. Size 6 Exit, named on a previous trip involves a climb up through a tight constriction, then a crawl up a sandy slope in a confined area. Distance of around 6km, ascent of around 140m, on track and off track. Must have a VT Prusik and be proficient in using it. All the usual abseiling gear is needed.
Map: Ben Bullen Added: 24-May-2026
Fri - 12-Jun-2026
3 - Day Walk
Bruces Walk - Western section plus Point Pilcher & part of Grand Canyon
Bruces Walk - Western section of including Start of Grand Canyon and the Point Pilcher Track - Strating Evans Lookout Road in Blackheath and finishing in Wentworth Falls. About 12 to 15km some ups and downs all on track or foot pad, but some creek crossings that may involve wet feet - follows historic route from 1930's.
Map: Katoomba Added: 12-May-2026
Sat - 06-Jun-2026
5 - Pack Walk
June long weekend Budawangs pack hike to The Castle and Monolith Valley
This is a classic three day pack walk in the Buddawang NP from Long Gully up to The Castle, camp at Cooyoyo Creek, then loop out through Monolith Valley to camp in a cave on the back side of Mt Cole, then out to Mt Owen and back down to Long Gully. There is some exposure on the walk up to The Castle.
Map: Not Specified Added: 17-May-2026
Sat - 06-Jun-2026
3 - Canyon
Zorro Canyon
Zorro Canyon is a nice short dry canyon on the western side of the Newnes Plateau, overlooking the Wolgan Valley, with 1–3 abseils, the longest being around 25m. Total distance is about 14km, including around 8km on fire trails, with approximately 380m of elevation gain overall. The day should take between 6–8 hours.
Map: Cullen Bullen Added: 20-May-2026
Mon - 01-Jun-2026
4 - Day Walk
Springwood area
Pad - Magdala Creek - Glenbrook Creek – clamber up to Shark's Head Cave - Glenbrook Creek - Martins LO – road
Map: Springwood Added: 25-May-2026
Sat - 30-May-2026
4 - Day Walk
The Barnacles
The Barnacles is the prominent pagoda-studded outcrop that you see to the East when driving along Chifley Rd at Dargan. This walk will approach the Barnacles from the South (Bell) and then continue North, crossing December Creek and climbing onto the ridge on the North side of the creek. There we will consider our options for the return, which could include following the Wollangambe Crater foot track back to Submarine Rock and then generally South to Bell. Around 16km, total ascent around 650m, mostly off-track with some scrubby sections and possibly with moderately exposed rock scrambling. A short section of the walk is exploratory for the leader.
Map: Wollangambe Added: 25-May-2026
Mon - 25-May-2026
4 - Day Walk
Faulconbridge and Springwood area (rescheduled to 25 May)
Victory Track - Clarinda & Numantia Falls – climb/clamber - Sassafras Ridge - spur back down - Sassafras Gully Track – cars (mid-afternoon) Note: This walk has been postponed from 18 May to 25 May
Map: Springwood Added: 18-May-2026
Sat - 16-May-2026
4 - Day Walk
Fenris Ridge, Odin Gully, Odin Head, Saturday 16th May
This walk starts ¾ the way along Victoria Falls Rd (VFR), descending to the SE along Fenris Ridge. The ridge becomes progressively rockier as we approach the cliff line. There we thread ourselves through to arrive at the head of Odin Gully. We follow a ledge along the southern cliff line joining the climbing ledge around Odin Head. From there it is an easy stroll along the climbers’ path to VFR. Approx. 6hrs, limited exposure and scrambling.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 13-May-2026

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