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Newnes Plateau: Canyoning (day trips and multi-day)

Mon 03rd Nov 2025

Members Only 11 Days+

Canyoners are welcome to join Bruce and I for some canyoning in the Newnes Plateau. We've set aside a two week window in November within which we will pick a week of the best weather days for this activity, after checking weather forecasts. For some of the time, we'll car camp in Newnes Plateau (eg Barcoo swamp which has no amenities) and do day trips from there. There will also be the opportunity to do an overnight activity (involving a walk in to a remote base camp). Canyons include Closet, Galah, Surefire, Heartattack, Hole in the Wall, Banks. Participants are free to come for some or all of the time - please advise your date availability/preferences. Participants must have done canyoning with us previously or another group (please contact me with your experience); have their own canyoning and personal protective equipiment; and be capable of basic self rescue (eg lock offs, use of prusiks). Nb: The number of participants may increase if we have more canyon leaders involved.

Additional Information

Booking deadline

Sun 26th Oct 2025

Length

Medium

Terrain

Rough

Distance (km or hrs)

Up to 8 hours per day.

Ascent

200m

Terrain information

Canyon terrain - slippery rocks; deep and running water; waterfalls, submerged logs and other obstacles.

Transport information

TBA

Accommodation information

Base camping at Barcoo Swamp for day trips; a remote location during overnight canyoning tba.


A multi day backpacking or base-camping activity.

Date and Time

Start Mon 03rd Nov 2025 Finish* Fri 14th Nov 2025
*Always confirm finish time with the Activity Owner.

Activity Owner

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MonikaBee

Monika Binder

Activity Location

We're finalising the perfect spot—stay tuned!

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