New Activities in the Program Added Since 06-Apr-2026

Sun - 03-May-2026
4 - Abseiling
Ropes Practice
Practice canyoning skills such as: abseiling, ascending using prusiks and mechanical ascenders, rigging, belaying, managing anchors, team work and communication. It is a full day and will run from 8:30am to 5pm. Distance 1km. Ascent 140m, descent 140m. Offtrack and rock scrambling.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 09-Apr-2026
Sat - 02-May-2026
5 - Canyon
Butterbox Canyon (Mt Hay Canyon
Mt Hay road is being closed from the middle of May through to the middle of December, so we thought we would get this classic Blue Mountains canyon in while it was still accessible. The canyon is fairly short but makes up for it by being spectacular while the views over the Grose Valley on the steep exit scramble are magnificent. The exit, although not that long is very steep with some sections that are exposed and require some tricky rock scrambling. There area number of swims and the water is getting quite cool, so good wetsuits are needed. The round trip is about 5 km, there are up to 9 abseils, the longest is 20 m and the ascent out is around 250m.
Map: Katoomba Added: 18-Apr-2026
Sat - 25-Apr-2026
5 - Day Walk
Powells Pipe and More
Park on Hanlons Rd N, Bilpin, descend westwards into Front Creek and walk downstream to a historical feature called Powells Pipe, described by J. Carne in 1908. Next, traverse above Tootie Creek to the west, till about GR 691 925. Explore up the gully to the north, then re-cross Tootie Creek and exit up West Ridge to the south. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Mostly exploratory.
Map: Mountain Lagoon Added: 19-Apr-2026
Sat - 25-Apr-2026
4 - Day Walk
South Derailment Hill Full
From near the Deep Pass car park we will walk to the Southern end of Derailment Hill and return by a similar route. 8km, 440m ascent, all off-track, some rock scrambling.
Map: Rock Hill Added: 15-Apr-2026
Fri - 24-Apr-2026
3 - Canyon
Fortress Canyon
This is short notice and have put it on again after cancelling it recently. The road access is going to close in May and won't be open again until December, so I thought I'd put it on while it is still accessible. Fortress is a fun little canyon, the view from the lunch spot where where Fortress Creek plunges into the Grose Valley is spectacular. In recent years the lunch spot has become a very popular walk and can be overcrowded but on a Friday and with the days getting cooler it should be fairly quiet. The walk out across the open plateau is also outstanding with great views on both sides across the Grose Valley. The canyon itself has only 1-2 short abseils, but it makes up for it with a few attractive sections. The water in late April will be getting cool so a good wetsuit is recommended as some of the swims are longish. The canyon isn't one of the most spectacular but taken with the lunch spot and the walkout it it is a great trip and one always worth doing again. It is an 8km round trip with an ascent of about 200m.
Map: Katoomba Added: 16-Apr-2026
Mon - 20-Apr-2026
3 - Day Walk
Knapsack Gully Bridge and Lennox Bridge area
The will include the historic three zig-zag railway sections, mystery pit, Elizabeth and Marges Lookouts and old quarry.
Map: Penrith Added: 14-Apr-2026
Sun - 19-Apr-2026
4 - Abseiling
Ropes Practice
Practice canyoning skills such as: abseiling, ascending using prusiks and mechanical ascenders, rigging, belaying, managing anchors, team work and communication. It is a full day and will run from 8:30am to 5pm. Distance 1km. Ascent 140m, descent 140m. Offtrack and rock scrambling.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 09-Apr-2026
Fri - 17-Apr-2026
4 - Day Walk
Walford Wall and Rocky Points Creek
Visit this area before the Mount Hay Road is closed in May for 5 months. We will walk out along the Lockley Pylon walking track and then head across to Walford Walls. Depending on the number of cars, we will either walk out to the cliff line and back (a short day) or try to cross Rocky Points Creek and join up with the Mount Hay Road (which will take a bit longer). Mostly off-track with some scrub and possibly some rock scrambling. The Rocky Points Creek section is exploratory for the leader.
Map: Katoomba Added: 15-Apr-2026
Sat - 11-Apr-2026
4 - Day Walk
Dicksonia Ravine and a Ridge above Dingo Creek Full
A half-day walk. From the Deep Pass Fire Trail, we will visit the Dicksonia Forest Ravine. Then we will look for a way through the cliff line to the South and climb up onto the ridge. Walk to the end of the ridge and then follow the ridge back to the fire trail. All off-track. May involve rock scrambling and have some scrubby sections.
Map: Rock Hill Added: 07-Apr-2026
Sat - 11-Apr-2026
3 - Canyon
Empress Falls
Empress Canyon is a short but very impressive canyon in Valley-of-the-Waters Creek near Wentworth Falls. It is very popular, particularly with commercial groups, due to its easy access, sustained constriction, and number of jumps and swims. It finishes with a spectacular 30m abseil down a large waterfall into a pool in front of the tourists. Grade 3 are welcome.
Map: Jamison Added: 08-Apr-2026

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