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Empress Canyon Canyoning: Full-Day Adventure with Gourmet Lunch and 30m Waterfall Abseil
5.0
81 Ratings
Katoomba
Our most popular canyoning adventure, Empress Canyon is simply stunning.
Your day includes canyoning, abseiling, water jumps and a 30 metre waterfall abseil. No experience is necessary - we teach you everything you need to know on the day.
We also provide a gourmet lunch.
Our most popular canyoning adventure, Empress Canyon is simply stunning.
Your day includes canyoning, abseiling, water jumps and a 30 metre waterfall abseil. No experience is necessary - we teach you everything you need to know on the day.
We also provide a gourmet lunch.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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1 Valley of the Waters Track - EMPRESS CANYON
A fantastic abseiling/canyon combination, one of the Blue Mountains’ best!
The first half of the day is abseiling, starting with a 5-metre-high cliff and building up to 30-metre-high cliffs during the morning.
After a gourmet lunch it’s a scenic 20-minute walk to the start of the canyon. Wade into the…
- 1 Valley of the Waters Track - EMPRESS CANYON
A fantastic abseiling/canyon combination, one of the Blue Mountains’ best!
The first half of the day is abseiling, starting with a 5-metre-high cliff and building up to 30-metre-high cliffs during the morning.
After a gourmet lunch it’s a scenic 20-minute walk to the start of the canyon. Wade into the creek that descends the narrow, slot-like canyon and within a few seconds you are jumping into a rock pool, the first of several jumps and swims (don’t worry, we provide wetsuits!). This canyon is an exciting affair with water jumps, exhilarating swims, waterslides and fantastic scenery.
The final descent out of the canyon is one of the best waterfall abseils in the mountains. Clip into the rope, step back and follow the 30-metre waterfall down to the deep rock pool below. This is not just a brilliant waterfall abseil but also a fantastic photo opportunity.
What's Included
- Use of a waterproof digital camera
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- All technical equipment provided: wet-suits, harnesses, helmets, ropes
- Transport by private vehicle
- Equipment for Canyon and Abseiling activities: helmets, harnesses, wetsuits
- Use of a waterproof digital camera
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- All technical equipment provided: wet-suits, harnesses, helmets, ropes
- Transport by private vehicle
- Equipment for Canyon and Abseiling activities: helmets, harnesses, wetsuits
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Not recommended for child aged 13 and under
- We cater for all dietary requirements.
- Not recommended for child aged 13 and under
- We cater for all dietary requirements.
Location
High and Wild
Katoomba Street
We are based inside the Blue Mountains YHA. 207 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780 Australia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(81 Ratings)
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T7324bgbelindac
Feb 1, 2025
Gorgeous canyon, brilliant guides - I was looking for an adventure that was outside my comfort zone, but within my limits (no previous abseiling/canyoning experience) to celebrate my birthday.
High and Wild were brilliant from the start. I had some questions regarding the abseiling (due to a previous injury); and they were able to discuss what the day involved in more depth (so I could decide if it was doable for me prior to booking).
Our guides, Ben and Kate, were absolutely brilliant: fun, knowledgeable, and safe (I saw a couple of things throughout the day with other abseilers that made me very glad I'd chosen High and Wild!). They also seemed to instinctively know what was needed when I had a bit of a moment on the edge of the waterfall; and they got me into "the zone" by giving me some very calm guidance on where to put my feet for the first part (which was technically the most difficult, and shows they know this waterfall like the back of their hands!).
Learning to abseil was fun, the canyon was gorgeous, and the waterfall (while a little tricky for me!) was an exhilarating challenge. I was also lucky to have an amazing group of people to share the adventure with.
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Kateag6976je
Jan 15, 2025
Great Experience and Great Tour Guide! - I had a great time doing the Empress Canyon abseiling and canyoning full day tour with High and Wild. Zol was a great tour guide. He made us feel safe and comfortable and was patient with anyone who was nervous. I booked the tour alone and made great friends on the trip as well. I highly suggest booking an adventure with High and Wild!
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Anikav2020
Nov 25, 2024
Sublime - What a blast! Abseiling was unreal, with the gorgeous views making this experience a real highlight. Lunch was delicious and canyoning was insane. We all had so much fun climbing the rocks, jumping into the springs and ofcourse abseiling the breathtaking 30m waterfall!!
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Mattvp7057mr
Nov 24, 2024
Awesome day Canyoning - It was my 18yr old daughter's first experience canyoning and she couldn't have been in better hands!
The two guides were very professional and at the same time made it a fun day. Empress Canyon was absolutely beautiful and is part of the Blue Mountains that remains hidden unless you are shown.
It was great because she wanted to learn how to abseil which a half day instruction was part of the package.
I can totally recommend High and Wild mountain adventures to anyone wanting to experience this wonderful place.
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Jessicanp303lj
Oct 26, 2024
Do this trip! - Everything about this was so much fun. I 100% think everyone thinking to do it should do. The guides Ben and Zol were fantastic and brought their knowledge and experience. If you’re thinking about it, do it!
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Kendra_g
Oct 23, 2024
Canyoneers Unite - 12/10 experience. We had Brian and Zol as our tour guides, and they were fantastic. As a first time canyaneer, I was a little slow to throw myself over the canyon voluntarily, but Brian eased me through it. The views, walk through the rain forest leading up to the waterfall and food were wonderful. One of my favorite days in Australia so far! From someone who loves the outdoors, this is the perfect tour to see what the blue mountains are made of.
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Jeffreysj5428wx
Oct 13, 2024
5 star review - On behalf of my work place my staff and i would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for an excellent activity, Your staff was extremity professional, helpful and knowledgeable which aided the team work and resilience we were hoping to gain through the activity.
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Caroline_j
Oct 8, 2024
Adventurous but anyone can do it - Canyoning and jumping into pools is so fun and exhilarating and a bit frightening but its great to challenge yourself. Abseling the 30m waterfall is definitely the hightlight.
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Tushar_a
Sep 19, 2024
5 star experience! - We were lucky enough to be the only ones booked on the day (08th September), and Brian was a great guide and helped us have a great time through the day. We came all the way from Sydney for this activity alone, and it was very well worth the travel. (Side Note: anyone wanting to do this as day activity, is very doable. Uber one way, train on the way back).
Abseiling the first half of the day, followed by a lunch break (with plenty options for vegetarian/vegan) and then Canyoning. Will be back again for sure!
Got some great pictures, and overall 5 stars!
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Companion15387455698
Sep 8, 2024
So much fun!!! - So much fun!!! Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and had a good sense of humour. The canyon was beautiful and full of fun jumps it slides. The Waterfall was stunning and amazing to abseil down. I felt well prepared for it after the mornings abseiling (also stunning). Plus our guide had us in a back up rope which he belayed so we were safe even if we were to make a mistake
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