Sarah had organised a weekend of canyoning at Newnes and with a good weather forecast (at last!!!) it was easy to decide to join the party. As well as Sarah, there was James, Dan, Kate and Rob and Disco joined us on Sunday.
Sarah abseiling into the Wallaby Tunnel of Newnes Canyon
On the Saturday we visited Firefly Canyon. This was a very pleasant outing. The route to the canyon was not too difficult – a nice pass up the Wolgan cliffs and then some nice scrambling to get down to the creek. Then an easy walk down to the canyon. With plenty of recent rain, the water level was up – and this made for a much better than usual visit. The canyon was in top condition.
Sarah on the first abseil - Firefly Canyon
Dan on the first abseil
Kate in the canyon
James on the second abseil
Kate on the second abseil
James and Rob on the third abseil
Kate on the third abseil
Sarah on the third abseil
More photos of Firefly Canyon can be seen on my website here.
On the Sunday – we visited Newnes Canyon. It too was in good condition – with a lot of water in the Wallaby Tunnel. I think it was the first time I have had to swim in this canyon! Unfortunately for me – all the drips coming down made photography very challenging. The water in the canyons was relatively warm still – so the canyon season is far from over.
Rob abseiling into the Wallaby Tunnel of Newnes Canyon
James on the abseil
Falling water
Canyon formation
In the canyon
In the canyon
Upside-Down Canyon
More photos of Newnes Canyon can be seen at my website here.
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