Canyoning, Empress Falls Canyon, Introductory - Blue Mountains
After the morning session you'll sit at one of the spectacular Blue Mountains lookouts and devour a superb lunch before wandering for half an hour along the Valley of Waters Creek to the start of Empress Falls canyon. There you'll don wetsuits and run through a briefing on canyoning techniques before leaping off rocky outcrops into stunning jade pools, and floating freely down creeks.
The canyoning trek will take you through the open-air playground that is Empress Falls as you swim, climb and scamper, all the while admiring the surrounding beauty. The final 30-metre abseil, landing in a refreshing green-water pool, is sure to get the adrenalin pumping. This is a fun, scenic canyoning tour that offers you the chance to appreciate the wonderful scenery of the Blue Mountains and is the perfect introduction to the stunning sport of canyoning.
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fitness and experience
- Empress Falls is an introductory canyon and does not require any abseiling experience. Abseiling training is included
- An average level of fitness will see you through the day, and you need to be able to swim
- Please inform Adrenalin of any medical conditions including asthma and previous injury that may affect your participation in this aadventure, and bring this to your guides’ attention on the day
- For your safety and enjoyment ensure that you have a good nights sleep before your day of Canyoning
what to bring/wear
- For your safety and enjoyment you must be properly dressed and prepared by bringing all the required equipment
- Hiking clothing – comfortable walking clothes suited to the weather on the day
- Swimming costume
- Sturdy runners to wear on the hike in and out of the canyon. You will also wear these shoes inside the canyon so they will need to provide grip on the slippery rocks (these shoes will get wet and muddy)
- Bring thermals, if you have them, to wear under your wetsuit. Thermals draw any moisture away from the skin and out to the next layer of material, leaving you warmer and more comfortable
- Woollen socks for in the canyon (they will get wet)
- Water bottle (minimum 1.5 litre)
- Warm jumper (not cotton)/thermal top and spray jacket if you have one
- Spare clothes, underwear, socks, shoes and towel (to leave in the car at site)
- Sunscreen
- Personal medications – please inform us if you have any medical condition which may affect your participation in the activity. This will not be used to exclude you from the activity.
what is supplied
- Fully-qualified guides and all technical equipment including backpacks and dry bags
- Wetsuits - these are issued at the office on the day of the trip
- Safety gear including helmet and harness
- A wholesome picnic lunch and tasty treats
- National Parks entry fee and drinks on return to Katoomba
- Warm jackets, thermals and shoes can be supplied dependent on availability on the day, but do bring your own if you have them
more information
AVAILABILITY: Tours run any day on demand for 3 or more people. Tours can run for 2 people, a $20 per person surcharge applies. Wet Canyons like Empress Falls operate from October - April, although dry canyon tours are offered all year round.
TRANSPORT: The guides will be using a vehicle to transport equipment to the start of the trip. It may be possible for you to travel in that vehicle, otherwise you are welcome to take your own vehicle. You can travel to Katoomba via: · Trains from Sydney Central Station which run regularly (allow 2 hours travel time). · Call 131 500 for information on timetables or check out the City Rail website- http://www.cityrail.info, or · If you wish to drive from Sydney take the M4 and follow the signs to Katoomba (allow 1 ¾ hours travel time)
WEATHER: The trip will go ahead in any weather unless it is assessed as unsafe by your guides. We will attempt to notify you early if the weather poses a problem. You MUST assume the trip is going ahead and contact our office if in doubt, as Sydney’s weather bears no relation to Katoomba’s weather.
