UBMBC | New Activities

Sun - 28-Feb-2027 4 - Day Walk: East Creek Glories
Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone must be better protected for the future generations. Park near spot height 1057 at GR 427 060. The walk will start by coming down into East Creek Galleries, then visiting a spectacular side ravine. We will move on to the West Side Falls and West Side Chamber; continue to East Creek Falls; then exit on the eastern side to visit the top of the falls. Scrambling and exposure. About 8 km.
Map: Cullen Bullen Added: 30-Oct-2026
Sun - 10-Jan-2027 4 - Day Walk: Ethereal Canyon and Falls, plus Midsummers Night Grotto
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Park one vehicle at GR 465 014 off Waratah Ridge Road and another one at about GR 460 005. From the first vehicle, descend into Ethereal Canyon and follow it through a beautiful canyon section and to the falls. No abseiling, but wet feet and more likely. Then visit the small but stunning Midsummers Night Grotto. From there, ascend to the Five Ladies Lookout over the Bungleboori and its pagodas (Three Sisters, watch out). Re-connect with the second car. Scrambling and exposure. About 8km.
Map: Wollangambe Added: 30-Oct-2026
Wed - 06-Jan-2027 5 - Canyon: Bridge, crikey, whip bird, un-named canyon, etc
4 day trip will likely involve Day 1: whip bird canyon and finding a camp cave in the Bungleboori Day 2: bubble bath (short but awesome), crikey and then return to camp cave via Bjelkes (short but awesome) Day 3: bridge canyon Day 4: un-named canyon (east side of Bungleboori) near our camp cave then return to cars
Map: Wollangambe Added: 02-Nov-2026
Thu - 17-Dec-2026 5 - Pack Walk: Colo River, Wollangambe River and Bowens Creek, including Dinosaur Tails
A 5-day pack walk intended to be done at an unhurried pace that allows for swimming stops along the way. No water needs to be carried, but different camp every day. Day 1 – Park at Drip Rock Trail and descend to the Colo-Wollangambe junction. Day 2 - Walk up Surprise Creek to about GR 710 077. Day 3 - Climb on the ridge and descend to Wollangambe River at GR 712 057. Climb up Dinosaur Tail #2 and down Dinosaur Tail #1. Walk to the Wollangambe-Bowens Creek junction. Day 4 - Walk down the Wollangambe to the Colo and then down the Colo to around GR 760 059 or further. Day 5 – Continue along the Colo to GR 789 048 and climb up directly to Drip Rock Trail. Full pack gear. Ability to swim essential. Mostly exploratory. Wading, scrambling and exposure. About 35 km.
Map: Colo Heights Added: 30-Oct-2026
Sat - 05-Dec-2026 4 - Day Walk: Edmund Falls, Carne Creek Gorge and Devils Throat
Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone must be better protected for the future generations. Park some cars near the end of FT 2 and others at GR 427 095 on FT 3 off Glowworm Tunnel Road. Descend a pass at GR 426 091 and explore Edmund Gully and Falls from the bottom. Climb up to the escarpment and walk south, then descend into a tributary to visit Devils Throat. Exit at GR 427 073, walk to the Altar and then to the parked cars. Scrambling and exposure. Wet feet and more. Partly exploratory. About 6 km.
Map: Cullen Bullen Added: 30-Oct-2026
Mon - 16-Nov-2026 4 - Creek: Deadhorse Creek to Ourimbah creek walk
Exploratory walk along Dead Horse creek to Ourimbah creek, rock scrambling. Creek walking and a little off track scrambling approximately 9km. Will get wet. Wyong Topo.
Map: Not Specified Added: 06-Nov-2026
Sat - 14-Nov-2026 2 - Canyon: Grand Canyon, glowworm grotto and Beauchamp Falls
This is a beautiful and sustained canyon, although technically quite easy with just one 17 m abseil to get into the canyon. After exiting the main constriction, a little way down the tourist track is also a pretty grotto under a waterfall with glow worms and then continuing on further down Greaves Creek is Beauchamp Falls where there is a 2nd great abseil overlooking the Grose Valley. Grand Canyon is a wet canyon and includes a 30m swim, the grotto also requires a short swim so, as the water is still cool wetsuits are needed as well as all the usual canyoning gear for the two abseils. For those going to the club social evening at Blackheath we will be back in plenty of time.
Map: Katoomba Added: 09-Nov-2026
Sat - 14-Nov-2026 3 - Canyon: Jugglers Canyon Full
Jugglers Canyon is a short but pleasant canyon near the Grand Canyon at Medlow Bath. There are about 6 abseils, ranging from short scrambles to a 20m overhang. You end up walking back along the creek to Neates Glen and at the bottom of Grand Canyon we take the Pilcher track back up to the start. The walls there are very high and spectacular. Luckily the walks in and out are pretty short. There are no swims and you can stay mostly dry if you are careful. If it is raining we can still do the canyon (it is a lot of fun in the rain) but you will get wet, obviously. There are no swims but you need to be comfortable abseiling in a bit of a waterfall. You need to be a Grade 3 canyoner or working towards Grade 3 (in which case call me to discuss).
Map: Katoomba Added: 05-Nov-2026
Sat - 14-Nov-2026 3 - Canyon: Wotta Canyon Full
A short but nice canyon near the Bells line of road with a tricky awkward abseil. A short swim and shallow wade. Off track and scrambling. If there is time and interest we may also abseil a waterfall nearby. Plan to finish in time to get to the ubmbc social night. SUBMIT YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST BY CLICKING THE PHOTOS LINK BELOW (when logged in) AND THERE YOU WILL FIND A FORM TO FILL OUT.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 09-Nov-2026
Fri - 13-Nov-2026 3 - Canyon: Breakfast Creek canyon
Karen and I are doing Breakfast Creek canyon (grade 3) on Friday 13th November. 3 abseils
Map: Rock Hill Added: 02-Nov-2026
Mon - 09-Nov-2026 4 - Day Walk: Kanuka Brook
We will take the track to the Duck Hole – do a scramble along Kanuka Brook – climb up a spur – make our way to Red Hands Cave – follow the track along Camp Fire Creek – walk up Glenbrook Creek
Map: Penrith Added: 03-Nov-2026
Sun - 08-Nov-2026 3 - Canyon: Coachwood Canyon
Coachwood Canyon is a pleasant but fairly open canyon flowing into Rocky Creek. The coachwood forest higher up in the creek is impressive, and the abseils are interesting. There are around 3-5 abseils longest being 25. Distance 7km. Accent 250m. Duration 7 to 8hrs. Will exit by reversing Rocky creek canyon. wetsuits highly recommended
Map: Rock Hill Added: 29-Oct-2026
Sat - 07-Nov-2026 4 - Day Walk: Hat Hill, Bennett Lookout, Brownes Pass, Grose River, Pierces Pass
This starts as a walk on track to from Hat Hill Car Park to Bennetts Lookout. A tiny scramble is needed to get onto the lookout where you are rewarded by great views of the Grose Valley. After that we skirt round the lookout dropping below through a Secret Seven entry to Brownes Pass. From there we walk down a slow ramp/ ledge ramp then double back to a steep ridge descent to the Grose Valley. A tape may be required in one section. We then cross over by the Pierces pass swimming pool (where we will lunch and possibly swim) and make our way back to the pass top on Bells Line of Road. This is a 5 to 6 hr walk with about 600 m ascent.
Map: Katoomba Added: 02-Nov-2026
Fri - 06-Nov-2026 3 - Canyon: Rocky Creek canyon + Budgary Creek and slots
We will do rocky creek canyon but not exit as per usual. Instead, we will go upstream and explore Budgary Ck, climb up a ridge via a slot and then abseil back into another slot into the upstream section of rocky creek. Then return to the car via the track
Map: Rock Hill Added: 29-Oct-2026

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