New Activities in the Program Added Since 05-Mar-2026

Sat - 30-May-2026
3 - Canyon
Malaita Point
Malaita Point is an awesome abseiling expedition, with 6 consecutive abseils up to 38m and breathtaking views over the Jamison Valley in every direction. The exit is a short walk to Fuber Steps then up and back to the cars. It involves exposure and rock scrambling. The usual abseiling gear is needed.
Map: Katoomba Added: 18-Mar-2026
Mon - 13-Apr-2026
Meeting
UBMBC Social Evening
Members are invited to attend a social evening at Glenbrook Panthers Bowling Club. The evening begins with drinks from 5 pm, dinner from the bistro at 6 pm, then an audio-visual presentation. We finish around 9 pm. Our presenters on Monday 13 April are our own "Magnificent Seven" who last year competed an 18 day South to North traverse of the Wollemi National Park. Club members, bushwalkers, canyoners and guests are welcome. Bookings open on 2 April. No bookings before that day please.
Added: 08-Mar-2026
Sat - 04-Apr-2026
3 - Canyon
Water Dragon Canyon
This is a pretty canyon and has a long and impressive lower constriction that in places is very dark where we should see a few glowworms. It also has a couple of good abseils including the last one down into the final long constriction. Despite the canyon's alternative name of Kelvinator, the swims are fairly short. However, there is a longish swim (500m) down the Wollangambe after exiting Water Dragon to get back to the entry/exit track. The total walk is about 8km with around 500m elevation gain. There are 4 abseils of up to 15m. The total trip time should be around 8 hours.
Map: Wollangambe Added: 18-Mar-2026
Sun - 29-Mar-2026
5 - Canyon
Claustral Canyon
Claustral Canyon is one of the most impressive canyons in the Blue Mountains. Three abseils up to 15m through the dark black hole of Calcutta are followed by 700m of high-quality canyon. Distance around 9km and elevation gain of around 500m. Wetsuits and all the usual abseiling gear is needed
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 11-Mar-2026
Fri - 27-Mar-2026
3 - Canyon
Fortress Canyon
Fortress is a fun little canyon, the view from the lunch spot is breathtaking (and as it is a Friday shouldn't be busy), and the walk out across the open plateau with views on both sides across the Grose Valley is outstanding. The canyon itself has only 1-2 short abseils, but it makes up for it with a few attractive sections. The water in late March should still be reasonable but a wetsuit is recommended because some of the swims are longish. The canyon isn't one of the most spectacular but taken with the lunch spot and the walkout it it is a great trip and one always worth doing again.
Map: Katoomba Added: 18-Mar-2026
Tue - 24-Mar-2026
3 - Day Walk
Furber Steps Stair Training
Keep up your fitness as we head into Autumn, with a brisk evening walk.. Meet at Katoomba Kiosk at 5.45pm for some evening training walking down and up the Furber steps and maybe a bit more. Plan to finish by 7.15pm.
Map: Katoomba Added: 17-Mar-2026
Mon - 23-Mar-2026
5 - Day Walk
Around Natural Bridge Cascade
Co-leader Bernard Lo. Park at the corner of Coach House Road and Bells Line of Road. From here, make our way around the private property and up on a north, north east trending ridge until around GR 796 899. Turn north west and descend a series of ridges to underneath cliff lines south of Wheeny Creek at around GR 780 912. Traverse counterclockwise above Alsophylla Glen, all the way to the bottom of Natural Bridge Cascade. Next, walk south for a short distance until it is possible to climb above Natural Bridge Cascade. Exit up on the ridges and walk back to the cars. About 8 km. Mostly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure.
Map: Mountain Lagoon Added: 18-Mar-2026
Mon - 23-Mar-2026
3 - Day Walk
Springwood area
Wiggins Track – Glenbrook Creek – Perch Ponds – Magdala Creek – Yondell Ave Extension Track
Map: Springwood Added: 17-Mar-2026
Sun - 22-Mar-2026
5 - Day Walk
Treasure Point and The Sphinx, Mugii Murum-ban SCA
Treasure Point, topped by The Sphinx, is on the southern side of the eastern entrance to the Valley of the Kings, in the Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area, about 10 km east of Capertee. We drive by 4WD up the Genowlan Mountain Trail, and park near The Grotto. We then follow the firetrail to The Genowlan Trig, and from there, follow the escarpment east, with spectacular views over the Wolgan Valley, and Pantoneys Crown. We then make our way thru pagodas to Treasure Point and the Sphinx, which we climb for more spectacular views. We then follow the southern side of Valley of the Kings back to the firetrail, staying near the rim, and not descending into the valley, and return to the cars. About 2/3rds of this walk is exploratory, and I have walked in the nearby area. I have a Lidar map with 2 metres contours and a gps trace for navigation, and track notes from Walk 19 in the Mugii Murum-ban book, by Keats, Fox and Bolotin. I expect the walk will be about 7km, 6 hrs and 300m in ascents, with moderate rock scrambling and exposure. While I have specified a 5 H grade, I hope to find a route that is about grade 4 MH. Numbers may be limited by a second 4WD being available. I will make 2 trips with mine, if necessary.
Map: Glen Alice Added: 16-Mar-2026
Fri - 20-Mar-2026
5 - Day Walk
Wheeny Walls East and Big Wheeny Pool
Leave some cars at the end of McMahons Road and drive the others to the corner of Old Coach House Road and Bells Line of Road, Kurrajong Heights. Walk north, then north east on the ridge and descend into a gully at GR 815 921. Traverse under cliffs till GR 825 929, then come down to Wheeny Creek. Walk downstream to the big pool at GR 838 939. Exit to Zorba Trail and walk to McMahons Road. Mostly exploratory. About 15 km (9 km on trails). Scrambling and exposure.
Map: Mountain Lagoon Added: 15-Mar-2026
Mon - 16-Mar-2026
4 - Day Walk
Erskine Creek Cancelled
We will make our way down to the Erskine Creek - there will be some sections of the walk that are off track and involve clambering.
Map: Penrith Added: 11-Mar-2026
Mon - 16-Mar-2026
3 - Day Walk
Mount Banks Cancelled
All walking on fire trail (and mostly flat) from Mount Banks picnic area to the top of the cliff line overlooking the Grose, fabulous views.
Map: Mt Wilson Added: 10-Mar-2026

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