
Newnes Plateau: Canyoning (day trips and multi-day)
Mon 03rd Nov 2025
Bookings available to active members only.
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
Activity Owner

MonikaBee
Monika Binder
Activity Location
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