Category Archives: Canyoning

South Wolgan Canyoning – 11-12 January 2014

Dan organised a weekend of canyoning fun in the Northern Blue Mountains. A lot of us met up at Barcoo Swamp and then set off for our canyons. On Saturday, one party headed off to Surefire Canyon. I was in … Continue reading

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Canyoning in the Gardens of Stone – 8 January 2014

Bob and myself headed up the mountains for a spot of mid-week canyoning. The weather was not particularly good – quite cold, misty with some drizzle. So we kept on heading west and out into the Gardens of Stone where … Continue reading

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Boxing Day Canyoning Trip – 26 – 31 December 2013

Our annual remote canyoning trip went this year to some of our favourite canyons deep in the Wollemi Wilderness. The party was Rik, Rob, John, Dan and myself We began with a long walk in to a campsite in the … Continue reading

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The Grand Canyon – 14 December 2013

This was a prelude trip before going down to the Coxs River for the SUBW Christmas trip. The Grand Canyon is a very pretty and spectacular canyon that is also relatively easy and accessible. Eleven of us (Martin, Su Li, … Continue reading

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Northern Blue Mountains Canyoning – 7-8 December 2013

Last weekend a few of us headed out for a weekend of canyoning in the Northern Blue Mountains. In the party besides myself were John, Jasper, Keith, Enmoore and Roscoe. On Saturday, we headed out into Gardens of Stone National … Continue reading

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Clatterteeth Canyon – History

I recently had some correspondence with Ross Wyborn, a resident of Canada, but also a former very active Sydney Bushwalker and mountaineer back in the 1960’s. He had got in touch with me in order to try and locate an … Continue reading

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Dapura Canyon and The Lost Pillar – 12 October 2013

Rik and myself went on a quick trip through the beautiful Dalpura Canyon. The canyon was nice as usual but the real purpose of our visit was to see the wildflowers on the ridge out. October is a good month … Continue reading

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Deep Pass Weekend 28-30 September 2013

A large group of headed down to Deep Pass Clearing for a party. The purpose was to celebrate three birthdays. And what a good place for such an occasion! A great campsite – a grassy clearing nestled between cliffs and … Continue reading

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Dry Canyon – Birthday Weekend – 1 – 2 June 2013

A wet weekend was forecast – but we had three birthdays to celebrate. Jasper was about to turn one. It was also major birthdays for Digi Dave and Gab, as well as Rik’s birthday. So we thought a good place … Continue reading

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Hat Hill Canyon – 24 March 2013

Stacey had organised a trip down Hat Hill Canyon at Blackheath. With her were Asaph, Martin, Pepe, Dave W and myself. It was a nice warm day in the mountains – bright and sunny. Nice conditions temperature wise – but … Continue reading

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