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Grand Canyon Adventure: Explore Nature’s Hidden Gem
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Grand Canyon in the Blue Mountains, a unique canyoning experience that combines adventure with stunning scenery. This lesser-known gem offers a scenic, hiking-focused alternative for those looking to explore a long, winding canyon formation.
Begin Your Journey: Your adventure starts at the Neates Glen car park, about two hours west of Sydney. From there, hike steeply down through lush temperate rainforest and past impressive rock formations, preparing to don your wetsuit, helmet, and harness for the journey ahead.
Experience the Canyon: As you begin your descent, enjoy a thrilling 20-meter abseil into the cool canyon, where you’ll find beautifully sculpted sandstone walls and vibrant greenery. The winding path through the canyon allows for plenty of swimming, scrambling over rocks, and marveling at the striking orange crayfish. This area is a living remnant of Gondwana vegetation, providing a glimpse into Australia’s ancient past.
Stunning Views Await: As you make your way back out, be rewarded with spectacular views at Evans Lookout, showcasing the dramatic cliffs and lush valleys of the Blue Mountains.
Difficulty: Suitable for beginners, families or those wanting an experience with minimal abseiling.
Requirements: Moderate level of fitness, full mobility, good general health, comfortable in water and good hiking fitness.
Expectations: Adventurous activities are tough – you must expect the possibility of, at times, being uncomfortable, wet, cold, tired and scared.
Don’t book this tour without first discussing what the tour involves with all members of your group and checking they meet the fitness requirements.
Length: Approximately 4 hours.
Included: All canyoning equipment, qualified canyoning guide, safety instruction including on abseiling techniques.
Meeting location: Neates Glen car park, 215 Evans Lookout Rd, Blackheath.
This exciting adventure consists of:
- Easy abseil
- Short swims
- See the famous Grose Valley
- Narrow constrictions
- Incredible scenery
