Where

Mount Wilson area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW

Accessibility

No wheelchair access

Time suggested

10hrs

Grade

Hard. You must be a strong swimmer with a high level of fitness. It’s challenging to navigate to and from this canyon. Good navigational skills are essential.

Trip Intention Form

It's a good idea to let someone know where you're going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact.

Personal Locator Beacon

If you're planning to loan a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) from one of these locations, wait and fill out your trip intention form in person.

What to
bring

Drinking water, inflatable float, helmet, wetsuit, first aid kit, mobile phone, dry bag, personal locator beacon, sturdy shoes, suitable clothing, topographic map, snacks, compass

Please note

• Don’t visit the canyon just before, during or after heavy rainfall or storms. Check park alerts before you go.
• You may encounter commercial tour groups.
• Planning a guided tour? Choose a Park Eco Pass operator. Only Parks Eco Pass holders are permitted to operate tours in Blue Mountains National Park.

Also known as the Wollangambe Canyon Lower Tourist Section, this 2.4km canyon is non-technical but still poses many challenges. Taking up to 10hrs to complete, it includes exposed climbs, jumps, difficult scrambles, long swims and a trek of 9km to walk in and out.

Long, warm summer days are the best time to do Wollangambe Canyon 2, to avoid getting too cold in the chilly river waters. Don't forget your wetsuit and be sure to bring a lilo, pack raft of other type of inflatable float.

Starting from Cathedral Reserve, walk west along Northern Fire Trail for 1.2km then veer right at the fork, heading downhill. After reaching the top of a long hill where you'll see a warning sign, turn right and head north another 1.5 km to the river.

To reach the river, there's an exposed 300m down-climb using tree roots. Soon after entering the canyon you'll arrive at a difficult jump or 2m down-scramble. This canyon also features many more scrambles over massive boulders, lots of long swims, and a steep climb out.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info