
Quick take: A beginner-friendly (but still thrilling) canyoning adventure at Empress Falls featuring short swims,
rock jumps, natural slides, and an epic 30-metre waterfall abseil—all in spectacular Blue Mountains scenery not far from Sydney.
At a glance
- Price: from $169.00
- Duration: approximately 3 hours (canyoning journey)
- Season: September to mid-June (warm weather season)
- Location: Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains (NSW)
- Experience level: no experience necessary (full training provided)
- Key feature: 30-metre waterfall abseil at Empress Falls
- Cancellation: free changes up to 7 days prior (see policy below)
Highlights
- Enjoy the thrills of canyoning at Empress Falls in the Blue Mountains
- Take on short swims, rock jumps and a 30-metre waterfall abseil
- See incredible natural scenery close to Sydney
What to expect
This half-day canyoning tour is ideal for beginners and also suits experienced canyoners who want a fast, fun canyon run (with optional extra obstacles).
You’ll meet your guides in the Blue Mountains, get a full safety briefing, and be fitted with all technical gear (harness, pack, helmet and wetsuit).
From there it’s a short bushland walk to the canyon entry—then the adventure ramps up. Depending on water levels, you’ll move through the canyon by
abseiling, walking, wading, swimming, jumping and sliding all the way to the end.
The big finale is the famous 30-metre waterfall abseil—a true “I can’t believe I just did that” moment.
What’s included
- Half-day canyoning experience
- Full instruction from expert guides
- All technical and safety equipment for canyoning and abseiling
Departure location / meeting point
Meet here: Bus parking area outside The Conservation Hut Café
Address: 92 Fletcher St, Wentworth Falls NSW 2782
Requirements & important notes
- Minimum age: 10 years
- Fitness: moderate fitness required
- Swimming: you must be able to swim
- Under 18s: must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, or have a consent form completed in advance
- Minimum numbers: minimum of 2 people required for the adventure to go ahead
- Public holidays: additional $20 per person
What to bring
- Comfortable clothing & old trainers you don’t mind getting wet
- Swimwear
- Dry clothing to change into afterwards
- Change of footwear (thongs/sandals are fine—left on the bus)
- Towel
- Water
- Rain jacket (weather dependent)
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat
- Hair ties for long hair
- Please leave valuables at home
Cancellation policy
- You can change your booking up to 7 days before the start time
- No changes are permitted within 7 days of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in forfeiting your experience
FAQ
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes. Full training is provided and no canyoning experience is necessary (you just need a moderate fitness level and to be able to swim).
How long does it run for?
The canyoning portion is approximately 3 hours (half-day experience overall).
What’s the biggest abseil?
The highlight is a 30-metre waterfall abseil at Empress Falls.
When does the season run?
This is a warm-weather activity, running from September to mid-June.









