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Canyoning in The Blue Mountains, NSW
The Blue Mountains beyond Sydney, New South Wales, are recognised worldwide as one of the most diverse and easily-accessed locations for canyoning in the world. The soft sandstone canyons of The Blue Mountains are essentially narrow grooves and slots in the sandstone (not caves), which have been eroded by rapid water movement over millions of years. While some canyons in the Blue Mountains and Wollemi National Parks are up to 20 metres wide, others are very narrow and may be less than 2 metres wide in places. Some canyons are well over 100 metres deep, receiving sunlight on the canyon floor for just a few minutes each day.
 Juggler Canyon
Throughout spring, summer and autumn, wet canyoning in the Blue Mountains offers a great way to explore the hidden depths of these natural wonders, while at the same time, enjoying the fun and adventure of an exciting activity. Canyoning usually involves jumping into pools, wading and swimming, climbing and scrambling over log jams and abseiling through waterfalls.
There are many canyons in the Blue Mountains and Wollemi regions and there is enough variety to cater for all levels of experience and fitness. Some canyons, such as Tigersnake Canyon, are seasonally dry (suitable for winter - May to August / September), while others can be enjoyed while floating on a lilo or inflatable mattress (Wollangambe 1 and 2 - intermediate level). Canyoning participants should be capable swimmers and be prepared for plenty of fun.
Blue Mountains canyoning tour operators
Blue Mountains canyoning websites
Galah Canyon
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Hancock Gorge
Canyoning in Karijini National Park, WA
Karijini National Park, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia's north west, is the second largest National Park in that state. The Hamersley Ranges, which make up the park are 400 km long and up to 64 km wide. They are a canyoner's paradise. There are eight main gorges, up to 100 m deep. Here you will see the oldest exposed rocks in the world. Between April and November are the best months to visit, with reliable, beautiful weather.
Related websites and web pages
Caving in Australia
Naracoorte Caves entrance
Being such a vast country (and therefore for us, a vast subject to cover), we have found the easiest way to approach the subject of caving in Australia by directing readers to the websites of the various state cave exploratio websites. These give details of the major caving sites in each state with links to local caving groups and tour operators.
State caving websites
Australian caves and caving websites
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