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Sat - 10-Oct-2026 5 - Canyon: Barrington Tops Canyoning Traverse Full
Continuing the adventure line from South to North this will be a 10 day canyoning and bushwalking trip in the Barrington Tops. We will start at Lagoon Pinch and spend a few days near Selby Alley Hut. We will explore the Williams River (below the Falls which are presently closed), permit obtained for this bit. We will then head north to Careys Peak and over to Polblue Canyon (permit obtained). Then walk and canyon around Dilgry Creek and Manning Gorge in the adjoining Barrington Tops State Forest. The trip will conclude at Carters Trail Road. The trip is scheduled to last for 10 days but I have asked participants to set aside a few more days in case we get bad weather.
Map: Not Specified Added: 05-Aug-2026
Sat - 05-Sep-2026 5 - Day Walk: Mid Mountains Wander
From the Linden Ridge Firetrail we negotiate a side ridge down to Woodford Creek before climbing up the opposite side to join another ridge that will take us to Blue Mountain and the start of the Lawson Ridge Firetrail. There are lower mountains views to be had in places and the boronia and other wild flowers should be on display. Roughly 12 kilometers with approx 200m descent and 300m ascent. This is a combined Springwood and Upper Blue Mountains walk. We will need to do a car shuffle.
Map: Katoomba Added: 01-Aug-2026
Sun - 23-Aug-2026 4 - Abseiling: Ropes Practice - Rigging (for grade 4 and 5
Practice rigging, static, releasable, blocks, traverse/access, guided abseil, management of anchors, risks and rope. Teamwork and communication. It is a full day and will run from 8am to 4pm. Offtrack and rock scrambling. 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: Not Specified Added: 04-Aug-2026
Sat - 22-Aug-2026 4 - Day Walk: Dargans Arch and the upper Wollangambe
From Bell we visit Dargans Arch before heading East towards the "Centre of the Universe", visiting the "Ruin" on the way. Don't know what the "Ruin" is? Come along and find out! We then cross the Wollangambe and climb "the other Submarine Rock", to wander among the ridges and Pagodas on the North side, making our way back to Dargans Arch. Mostly Off track. Approx 13 kilometers, 100-meter ascent/descent.
Map: Wollangambe Added: 01-Aug-2026
Mon - 17-Aug-2026 3 - Day Walk: Engineers Cascades
Walk along the cliff line top and bottom and explore from Engineers Cascade to Sunset Rock, Mount Victoria.
Map: Hartley Added: 11-Aug-2026
Mon - 17-Aug-2026 4 - Day Walk: Jungaburra Ledges
From the Bells Line of Road we follow Kamarah Ridge towards Jungaburra Brook to join up with the climber's ledge half-way down the cliff line. We follow this around both sides of Jungaburra Brook, before climbing up onto Wilkinson Hill. We then make our way back to the Bells Line of Road via the Jinki Ridge Track. Great views of the upper Grose Valley. Roughly 9 kilometers. Half on track, half off track through open bush.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 01-Aug-2026
Sat - 15-Aug-2026 4 - Canyon: Long Gully (Bungonia)
Long Gully, near the township of Bungonia, consists of 10 abseils ranging from 6m to 60m. It’s notionally a dry canyon, so wetsuits aren’t required, although you may to get wet to the knees. We’ll start and end in daylight, and it’ll be around an 8 hour trip of 8km with a 550m ascent at the end of the day. Preference will be given to grade 3 canyoners who’d like to extend their skills and progress to grade 4.
Map: Not Specified Added: 02-Aug-2026
Sat - 15-Aug-2026 3 - Abseiling: Ropes Practice - Abseiling Basics (for all grades
Practice basic abseiling skills such as: abseiling smoothly on single and double ropes, safety checks, discussion about hazards and risks, adjusting friction on the descender, locking off descender, legwrap lockoff, rope management, teamwork, communication, passing rebelays on a traverse line, using prusiks. The focus will be on competent level skills, however there are opportunities for grade 4 and 5's to rig and manage anchors. It is a full day and will run from 8am to 4pm. Offtrack and rock scrambling. 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: Not Specified Added: 04-Aug-2026
Fri - 14-Aug-2026 5 - Day Walk: Cliffs and Gullies Above Tootie Creek
Park on Hanlons Rd N, Bilpin, walk north and descend under the cliffs above Tootie Creek at around GR 703 928. Traverse west below the cliffs and along Tootie Creek till GR 691 926. If time permits, explore the gully to the north, then climb to spot height 611 m, turn east and walk back to the vehicles. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory.
Map: Mountain Lagoon Added: 07-Aug-2026
Mon - 10-Aug-2026 3 - Day Walk: Mount Banks
Walk along the old fire trail (mostly flat) from Mount Banks picnic area approximately 3.5km to the top of Banks Wall, overlooking the Grose Gorge where there are fabulous views. Banks Wall is the highest cliff face in the Blue Mountains being 510 metres. We return the same route.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 03-Aug-2026
Sun - 09-Aug-2026 5 - Abseiling: Ropes Practice - Rescue (for grades 4 and 5
Practicing techniques how to avoid or minimize the chance of problems occurring on an abseil. And also rescuing an abseiler (who is stuck and unable to descend or self rescue) using releasable rigging, lifts, shifts and converting static rigging to releasable. It is a full day and will run from 8am to 3pm. This session is intended for those who are proficient with rigging techniques and anchor management. Offtrack and rock scrambling. 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: Not Specified Added: 04-Aug-2026

Upper Blue Mountains Bushwalking Club

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