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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

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

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

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

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

Grand Canyon track

Setting out from Evans lookout near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains, be met with a series of waterfalls, creeks and spectacular views along the challenging Grand Canyon track.

Distance: 6.3km loop
Time: 3 - 4hrs
Grade: Grade 3
Where: Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds

A silhouetted climber descends by rope beneath a cliff overhang, against a backdrop of sky and distant green valleys and mountains. Photo credit: David Hill © Blue Mountains Adventure Company

Blue Mountains 2-day rope and ride adventures

Join the Blue Mountains Adventure Company for 2 action-packed days in stunning wilderness surrounds. Explore cliffs and canyons by rope on your first day, and cycle scenic wilderness trails the next.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Contact Blue Mountains Adventure Company for tour dates and times.
Where: Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds
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People stand atop a steep cliff as another person climbs with the aid of ropes, in bushland surroundings. Photo © MyAdventure Group

Blue Mountains corporate adventure experiences

Choose MyAdventure Group for an unforgettable team-building experience in the World Heritage surrounds of the Blue Mountains. Each event is custom-designed to challenge your team and meet your goals.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Contact MyAdventure Group for schedule.
Where: Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds
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2 climbers wearing helmets climb over a rugged sandstone ledge with forest-clad mountains in the background. Photo credit: Hugh Ward © Blue Mountains Climbing School

Blue Mountains guided climbs and instruction

Whether you’re a novice or seasoned climber, Blue Mountains Climbing School has tailored experiences to suit you. It’s a great way to enjoy this thrilling adventure sport in beautiful World Heritage surrounds.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Contact Blue Mountains Climbing School for times and dates.
Where: Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds
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A man watches on as another person descends by rope down a waterfall and into a canyon. Photo credit: Kerry Fragar © Perspective Photography

Blue Mountains roped adventures with MIA Leura

Learn the ropes with the experienced guides of MIA Leura. You’ll enjoy an exciting and fun-filled day abseiling or canyoning in magnificent Blue Mountains locations.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Contact MIA Leura for schedule information.
Where: Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds
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A person abseiling down a canyon in Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: © Australian School of Mountaineering.

Canyoning and abseiling tours at Empress Canyon

Let the Australian School of Mountaineering show you the beautiful canyons of Blue Mountains National Park on an introductory abseiling and canyoning tour of Empress Canyon, near Wentworth Falls.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Contact the Australian School of Mountaineering for a tour schedule.
Where: Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds
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