Canyoning is one of the most rewarding recreational sports you can get into, but it is not without its risks! It can certainly be hard and dangerous. Beautiful slot canyons with sculpted rock, crystal clear water and thundering waterfalls are usually balanced with one hell of an exit hike (or climb) and dense prickly Australian bush that wants to punish you for being there.
But alas, here are recounts of my favourite canyoning experiences, the mishaps, the close calls, the slogs, but most importantly the beautiful scenery in parts of the world you would never get to experience without canyoning.
Hole in the Wall Canyon
Hole in the Wall is an epic canyon off Waratah Ridge Road in the Newnes Plateau area. It is the most popular canyon in this part of Newnes due to its easy access and…
Yileen Canyon
Yileen Canyon is another beautiful short canyon on the Southern side of Bells Line of Road. It is a perfect canyon if you only have a half day free or looking for a low…
Dalpura Canyon
Dalpura canyon is a beautiful short canyon on the south side of Bells Line of Road. It’s a perfect beginner canyon, short run if you’re low on time and a great wet weather option…
Serendipity Canyon
Serendipity Canyon, or otherwise known as ‘Why don’t we do it in the road?’ canyon is one of the shorter, easier and more accessible canyons at Mt Wilson in the Blue Mountains. The naming…
Macquarie Pass Canyon
Macquarie Pass is a beautiful full day canyon down in the Southern Highlands. You can split the canyon in two if you want shorter days by either completing the upper section or lower sections,…
Jugglers Canyon
Jugglers is another brilliant beginner canyon. It isn’t a deep or narrow slot canyon, but it is a great spot to practice anchor skills and for training. I have been through Jugglers a few…
Rocky Creek Canyon
I am still astounded that after 4 years of active canyoning I have only been through Rocky Creek Canyon once! Bismal!! Rocky Creek was my third ever canyoning and it is a brilliant one…
Empress Canyon
If you’re looking for an expensive new hobby to step up the notch of your adventures, explore places and waterfalls rarely visited with a side of potential painful death then CANYONING is for you!!…
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