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Pagoda, Gardens of Stone National Park. Photo: R Nicolai/NSW Government

The Newnes Plateau Cliffs

For self-reliant walkers, climbers and mountain bikers, Newnes Plateau is a wonderland of challenging experiences and awe-inspiring views.

Where: Gardens of Stone National Park in Sydney and surrounds

Butterbox Canyon

For fit and experienced climbers only, Butterbox Canyon near Leura is a challenging technical route. Come ready for lots of abseiling, unavoidable swims, and an exposed rock climb to make your exit.

Where: Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW

View of woodland, open heath and mountain peak, looking toward Claustral Canyon. Photo credit: Stephen Alton © DPE

Guides are recommended for Claustral Canyon, a technical canyon that requires a high level of fitness and experience. To complete it you’ll need to do abseils, swims and a long walk to get in and out.

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

Empress Canyon

Only fit, experienced canyoners should attempt Empress Canyon, near Wentworth Falls. This technical route features down-climbs, jumps, swims and a 30m overhanging abseil down a waterfall.

Where: Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW

View across forest-clad canyons topped by steep cliff bands along Lockleys Pylon walking track in Blue Mountains National Park. Photo © Aine Gliddon

Fortress Canyon

For fit and experienced canyoners only, Fortress Canyon is challenging and should only be attempted with a guide. This technical canyon features 2 abseils, down climbs, jumps and long swims.

Where: Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW

Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon is a short, technical canyon only suitable for fit and experienced canyoners. You’ll need to swim, scramble and do a 20m over-hanging abseil.

Where: Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW

View of sky, canyon flanks and river from Grand Canyon walking track in Blue Mountains National Park near Blackheath. Photo: Christina Bullivant © DPIE

Jugglers Canyon

Only fit canyoners should tackle Jugglers Canyon, near Medlow Bath and Grand Canyon. It’s a short route but to complete it you’ll need to do wading, scrambles and 4 abseils, including a 20m abseil from a rock overhang.

Where: Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW

From Du Faurs lookout, view over rock ledge to forest-clad ridges and valleys of the Wollangambe and Wollemi Wilderness Areas. Photo credit: Elinor Sheargold © DPE

North Bowens Creek Canyon

North Bowens Creek Canyon, near Mount Wilson in Blue Mountains National Park, should only be attempted with a guide. With down-climbs, swims and abseils, it’s for fit and experienced canyoners only.

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

View of hat-like rock formation set in a steep and rocky bush landscape. Photo credit: Elinor Sheargold © DPE

Serendipity Canyon

Only fit, experienced canyoners should try Serendipity Canyon, near Mount Wilson in Blue Mountains National Park. With abseils and short swims, it’s a technical canyon that should be done with a guide.

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

Twister and Rocky Creek canyons

Twister and Rocky Creek canyons are in Wollemi National Park near Newnes. Fit, experienced canyoners can do these 2 canyons separately or combine them for a bigger challenge. Guides recommended.

Where: Wollemi National Park in Sydney and surrounds, North Coast, Country NSW

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