Starlight Canyon

Starlight Canyon (also known as Newnes Canyon and The Amazing Wallaby
Tunnel) is an impressive canyon in the Wolgan Valley. First discovered in 1963,
it begins with a 25m abseil into a large cavern followed by a long dark tunnel
lit by glowworms - like hundreds of stars shining in a black sky. This trip involves some navigation
through trackless terrain, three abseils, negotiating rock scrambles and
squeezes by torchlight, and very little swimming. The walk back to the cars at the end of the day is an
easy amble along the Wolgan River and passes some of the historic industrial
ruins that have been reclaimed by the bush.

Lunch

All BMAC full day participants receive a generous picnic

lunch, provided by our local deli. 
Select one of their delicious, gourmet sandwich options when you book
your trip.  Altitude Deli can cater to most dietary requirements with notice, so please let us know of your needs as
soon as possible.

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 conditions.  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

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

Our Advanced Canyoning Adventures are no stroll in the park.
They are long, hard days in remote locations. Participants must have a high
level of fitness along with abseiling and canyoning experience. Blue Mountains
Adventure Company reserves the right to deny access to anyone whose fitness and
experience (in our opinion) is deemed to be inadequate for the adventure
chosen, and/or who is a hazard to themselves or others.

Fitness:  Participants
are required to have a very high level of fitness.  Advanced canyons involve long, hard days with
many abseils and strenuous, steep walks out. 
Some exits involve scrambling or short rock climbs. All participants are
required to carry a backpack throughout the day that may weigh in excess of
10kg.

Abseiling:  Advanced
canyons have numerous tricky abseils, and abseiling experience is essential.

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 in very cold water for prolonged periods of time.  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.