Empress Canyon Explorer

Empress Canyon Explorer
From AUD $235.00
  • Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: KATOOMBA, New South Wales
A fantastic half day canyon with no abseiling. This half day adventure involves descending the canyon and returning via the same route - great for beginners and those who love the water but aren't a fan of heights. The action packed Empress Canyon has scrambling, wading, swimming and some great jumping - but the best part is climbing back up the waterfalls you launched down. The walk out is short and steep, 25 minutes up the stairs and you’re back at the carpark. 


Equipment provided

We will provide you with a backpack, wetsuit, waterproof bag, helmet, harness, carabiners and abseil descender. We also cover your National Parks and Wildlife Service park entry fee.  While we encourage all participants to bring their own weather-appropriate clothing (see below), we have spare warm clothing and rain jackets if needed.


Things to bring 

Comfortable clothes suited to the weather. Katoomba is 1000m above sea level and you can expect cooler temperatures than in Sydney. 

As a general rule we recommend:
  • Long sleeves and pants for sun and scratch protection
  • Wool, synthetic and fleece fabrics (no cotton or denim)
  • Closed shoes
  • Sun hat, sunscreen and warm beanie
  • Rain jacket
  • Sneakers / sandshoes and woollen socks to wear in the canyon. These will get wet!
  • Hair tie for those with long hair
  • Swimming costume to wear under your wetsuit (it's great if you can be wearing this when you arrive for your trip)
  • Personal medication (Ventolin/EpiPen etc.)
  • Water bottle, at least 1.5 litres.


Recommended

  • Thermal underwear to wear under your wetsuit in cold conditions
  • Camera or Smartphone.  The wet canyon environment is incredibly photogenic and we recommend bringing a waterproof camera.  We hire waterproof digital cameras and sell waterproof smartphone cases in the office.  Just ask your guide. 
  • Second set of clothes, shoes and socks to leave in the office or van for the end of the day
  • Plastic bag for wet items


Participant Requirements 

We believe our canyoning adventures are heaps of fun and we want to ensure you have the best experience possible. It’s important to us that you have the fitness and skills to enjoy your time with us so please read on:

 

Fitness:  Participants are required to have a good level of fitness.  There is some bushwalking during the day, including some steep sections.  All participants are required
to carry a backpack throughout the day.

Abseiling:  No experience necessary.  There is no compulsory abseiling in this canyon.

Mobility:  Participants are required to have good mobility as we will be moving through uneven terrain in a remote environment. 

Swimming:  This canyon involves swimming.  If you have any concerns about your swimming ability, please contact our office.

Also: BMAC requires each participant to follow all instructions from our guides, to maintain a safe work environment and ensure the wellbeing and safety of the whole group.



Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns, we’d be delighted to talk with you.