Winter Canyoning

It might be cold but that's no reason to stay inside. Time to explore some of the less freezing canyons!!! 

Please note for those who attended the 2022 February canyoning trip, some of the canyons will be repeated so don't expect too many surprises this time round.

Get keen for an adrenalin-filled, stunningly gorgeous weekend exploring the Blue Mountains' best winter canyons!

Subject to work and uni commitments, the vague plan is to head off from the gearshed around 5pm (always hoping for earlier) arriving at the campsite about 10pm, but carpooling and travel arrangements can be sorted closer to the time.

We will be camping at Newnes Campground near Wallerawang (known as 'Wang' to the locals) Friday and Saturday night before heading back to Newcastle on Sunday.

Weather dependent, Saturday will be a day of walking, swearing at the regrowth and abseiling down some of the most spectacular canyons the Blue Mountains has to offer, including Windows, Tigersnake and Nightmare (those names really sell the sport). It will be a big day including several kilometres of off track hiking in steep, scrubby terrain so a reasonable level of fitness is required.

Sunday's plan is all dependent on Cooper's enthusiasm.

Newnes is going to be ridiculously cold and at the same time ridiculouly stunning. All camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats etc.) can be hired from the gearstore. The club will provide all technical gear including helmets, harnesses and everything you need to stay safe in a canyon!

We will be stopping for dinner on the road Friday night on the way to Newnes, and a delicious, hearty club meal will be provided Saturday night. You will be responsible for providing your own breakfast, lunch, and snacks for Saturday and Sunday (ideally things which are individually wrapped and/or you won't mind eating after they've gone soggy cause you dropped them in a pool of water accidently.

Please keep in mind a training night may be required prior to this trip, and get on those tickets fast! It's first in best dressed and they will go quick!

Get keen for an incredible weekend! If you have any questions feel free to direct them to me or David Schmidt: sophie.mckay@uon.edu.au or david.schmidt@uon.edu.au alternatively you can Facebook message either of us.