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Moderate to Challenging

Traveller Rating

 

Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
(9 hours)
Activities
  • Canyoning
  • Abseiling
  • Swimming
  • Water jumps
Minimum to run
  • 3 people*
* Excludes Public Holidays -
   Please enquire

Price

$330AUD

Overview

Trip Code: BMN

"Warami mittigar" - Hello friend. We welcome you to Dharug Country

"Biimbiigang" - Greetings. We invite you to Gundungurra Country

A canyon off the beaten track, North Bowens Canyon, a.k.a. 'Gobsmacker Canyon', is a full day out in the Mount Wilson area - famous for its many creeks and canyons. The canyon section of North Bowens is preceded by a magnificent trek down a steep rainforest gully into a stunning walled-in creek. The canyon itself involves some constricted swims between narrow sandstone walls, rock scrambling, and some interesting abseils. There are also some water jumps and lots of canyon wildlife. Relax on a sunny rock before the adventurous walk out - with short scrambles and climbs, and great views. A bit over an hour of walking - much of it along easy but consistently up hill trails - sees us back at the car for the drive home.

This adventure takes place on DHARUG and GUNDUNGURRA Country. We acknowledge their enduring connection with this Country, as they are the traditional custodians of this land, and we journey in respect of their Country.

Inclusions

  • A hearty gourmet lunch
  • Professional and passionate guides
  • All activity related equipment (wetsuits, helmets, harnesses and more)
  • An extensive array of safety equipment
  • Acknowledgement of Country in respect of the Traditional Custodians of this Land
  • National Parks fees
  • Transport from our office to the canyon (and return of course!)

  • Transport to/from Katoomba
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Travel insurance

Am I suitable for this adventure?

Moderate to Challenging  
6

We believe our canyoning adventures are heaps of fun, and we want to ensure you have the best experience possible in the remote regions we explore. Our moderate to challenging canyoning adventures are for those with previous canyoning, abseiling/climbing or hiking experience. Participants are required to have a high level of fitness and be experienced abseilers. You are also required to have good mobility as we will be moving through uneven terrain in a remote environment. There is extensive bushwalking during the day, including prolonged steep uphill sections. All participants are required to carry a backpack throughout the day that may be in excess of 10kg. Canyons may also involve swimming in cold water for prolonged periods of time. If you have any concerns about your suitability for this adventure, please contact our office.


Departure dates - September to April


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Priceper person from

$330AUD


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Why travel with us

100% Satisfaction

On our adventures you’ll notice that we work hard to go above and beyond to deliver a service that exceeds your expectations. If part of your adventure doesn’t meet your expectations and you are not 100% satisfied with your experience let us know and we will fix it for you. And if you aren’t completely satisfied by our response, we will refund that part of your adventure. (Conditions Apply).

High Quality Services

Passionate, highly qualified and experienced guides; gourmet lunches prepared by Altitude Deli in Blackheath; quality equipment in good condition that are regularly inspected and exceed industry standards – with us you can expect a high quality Blue Mountains adventure.

Our Safety Record

We don’t cut corners on safety. Over and above our well-stocked and maintained first aid kits, we also carry extra safety gear such as bivvy bags and emergency sleeping bags; and our roping practices are designed to ensure the best outcome should a rescue or assist be required. You can be confident our guides are working hard to keep you safe.

No Hidden Extras

Our adventures are all inclusive. All adventures include licenses, equipment, professional guides and everything else you need for an action packed adventure. All you have to bring is suitable clothing, comfortable enclosed footwear, a water bottle and a camera to capture the day. And if you don’t have any of the necessary clothing we’ll happily provide you with the basics at no additional cost.

Diverse Range of Adventures

We offer more adventure locations in the Blue Mountains than anyone else. The canyons and climbs of the Blue Mountains are many and varied. Ever heard of Du Faurs Creek? Want to know what’s involved in Dalpura? Do the names ‘Bunny Buckets’ or ‘Dirty Rotten Pig’ sound weird, but you’re still intrigued? Keen to explore Dargan’s, Birrabang, or Breakfast Creek? If you are looking for something specific - just ask!


We respectfully acknowledge the Darug, Darkinjung, Dharawal, Gundungurra, Wanaruah, and Wiradjuri language groups as the traditional custodians of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area and thank them for sharing this beautiful land with us.

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