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Katoomba · New South Wales · Australia
Empress Canyon Abseiling and Canyoning Adventure - Blue Mountains
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From $249.56 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
The first half of the day is rappelling, starting with a 5-metre high cliff and building up to 30-metre high cliffs during the morning. After lunch, it's a scenic 20-minute walk to the start of the canyon. You wade into the creek that descends into the narrow slot-like canyon and within a few seconds you are jumping into a rock pool, the first of several jumps and swims. This canyon is an exciting affair with water jumps, exhilarating swims, waterslides, and fantastic scenery. The final rappel out of the canyon is one of the best waterfall rappels in the mountains. Clip into the rope, step back and follow the 30-meter waterfall down to the deep rock pool below. This is not just a brilliant waterfall rappel but also a fantastic photo opportunity. Our summer canyons run between September and April. Our guides are outdoor enthusiasts with a passion for taking others into our remote and beautiful environment. Minimum qualifications include Certificate 3 in Canyoning, First Aid, and Bronze Medallion. Between them, they have hundreds of years of experience. Established in 1989 we have taken over 100,000 people on adventures ranging from a 3-hour abseil session to multi-day snow and ice climbing courses. National Parks and Blue Mountains City Council fully insured and licensed us. Please note that if you are traveling by train it is a beautiful scenic 2-hour ride from Sydney. The train normally leaves central between 6:13 am and 6:25 am (please check before the day) From there it's a 5-minute walk to our office.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- A fantastic rappelling and canyoning combination, one of the best in Australia
- Spectacular rappelling on Blue Mountains cliffs in the morning
- Water jumps swims, slides, and a 30meterhigh waterfall rappel inside the canyon
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Katoomba
Canyoning at Blue Mountains (New South Wales).
Continued
Katoomba
Eco Tour.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Waterproof camera All technical equipment (abseil gear, wetsuit, waterproof backpack, climbing shoes) Transport from our office Helmets fitted with Go Pro mounts Free parking Luggage area
Not Included
Tips and gratuity
What to Bring
Dress for the weather Running or hiking shoes Water Camera Running shoes to get wet for canyoning Swimsuit Waterproof camera
Restrictions
Can non-swimmers participate in Canyoning? Yes, we have had non-swimmers successfully complete canyoning in the past. The waterproof backpack and wetsuit that we supply act as a buoyancy device. Always contact the office for advice prior to booking. Do I need to be fit? You can get away with average fitness on most of our adventures apart from the Long Day Canyons. For these, you need better than average fitness. (if you're unsure please ask at the time of booking).
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point at 207 Katoomba Street (inside the Blue Mountains YHA), Katoomba, NSW, 2780.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Please choose your lunch Satay Chicken - with lettuce, red onion, tasty cheese and sweet chili sauce Chicken and bacon - with lettuce, avocado and seeded mustard Vietnamese Chicken - with carrot, cucumbers, shallots, coriander, sweet chili and mayonnaise Turkey - with cranberry jam, brie and rocket Ham - with semi-dried tomato, brie, spinach, and mayonnaise house-baked corn beef- with brie, rocket, and fruit chutney House-baked roast beef - with lettuce tomato, red onion, tasty cheese, and mustard pickle Salami - with roast capsicum, spinach ricotta and pesto vegan Adzuki bean - adzuki bean and kumara patty, salsa, avocado, tomato and rocket Vegan Falafel- with hummus, lettuce, carrot and eggplant Vegetarian Olive Tapenade with grilled halloumi, tomato, fresh basil and rocket Vegetarian Satay tofu - with avocado, lettuce, tomato, cheese and mayonnaise Gluten-free - I would like a Gluten free meal Gluten-free and vegetarian - I would like a Gluten free, vegetarian meal Gluten-free vegan - I would like a gluten-free vegan meal Celiac - I would like a celiac meal Celiac vegetarian - I would like a vegetarian celiac meal Celiac vegan - I would like a vegan celiac meal Halal meal Kosher meal I would like $5 from this booking to be donated by High and Wild to "The Friends of the Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby" (this doesn't cost you any extra)
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 14 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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