Category Archives: Canyoning

The Grand Canyon – 14 December 2013

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Dave Noble

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

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Dave Noble

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

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Dave Noble

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

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Dave Noble

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

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Dave Noble

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

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Dave Noble

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

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Dave Noble

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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Mt Hay Canyon – 10 March 2013

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Dave Noble

Dave Williams had organised a trip to Mt Hay Canyon and had invited Su Li, Stacey and myself to join him. It was a beautiful day – perfect warm weather for canyoning.

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Festival of Canyons – 16-17 February 2013 – Visits to Claustral and Geronimo Canyons

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Dave Noble

The Festival of Canyons is an annual event organised by UTS Outdoor Adventure Club. The club invites other university clubs and keen canyoners to a weekend of canyoning and socialising. This year, the Festival was held at Mt Wilson. Ellen … Continue reading →

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Canyoning at Newnes – 9-10 February 2013

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Dave Noble

It was Dan’s birthday and he had organised for a big group to join him in celebrating at Newnes in the Wolgan Valley. Both days of the weekend we visited nearby canyons. On Saturday, we broke into smaller groups and … Continue reading →

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