An abseiling and canyoning combination, one of the mountains' best: abseiling on Blue Mountains cliffs in the morning, then water jumps, swims, slides and a 30 metre waterfall abseil inside Empress Canyon in the afternoon.
Days
- Full day, 8:30am to 4pm
Age
- Generally 14 and over
Group size
- Max 10
Start / finish
- Katoomba / Katoomba
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Transfers from the Katoomba office to the cliffs and canyon
Meals
- Gourmet lunch
Route
Included experiences
- Blue Mountains cliffs — abseils from 5 to 30 metres
- Empress Canyon — water jumps, swims and slides
- Empress Canyon — 30 metre waterfall abseil
- Scenic 20 minute walk to the canyon
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
Based on 36 reviews
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AI summary of 36 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the guides for being professional, patient and knowledgeable, creating an atmosphere where participants feel safe and supported even when facing their fears or pushing beyond their comfort zones. The tour itself stands out most frequently for the combination of activities—abseiling instruction in the morning followed by canyoning through Empress Canyon and culminating in a 30-metre abseil down the waterfall—with the final waterfall descent repeatedly described as exhilarating and a highlight. The lunch provided is regularly mentioned as delicious and well-organised. The most common caveat relates to fitness requirements, with one traveller noting the physical demands proved challenging, and another suggesting clearer advance communication about what participants are signing up for; additionally, a few minor suggestions have been made regarding clarity of instructions for certain techniques and reminders about equipment placement before activities.
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“Abseiling, Canyoning Empress Falls Blue Mountains”
My husband and I are in our 60s and this was our first time doing anything like it. The abseiling built our confidence step by step, and the canyon tested our fears, but we all abseiled the 30 metre Empress Falls at the end. Our guide Zol was calm and patient, and we're so proud of ourselves.
“A MUST DO activity!!”
An incredible Blue Mountains experience with guides Ben and Sol. I'd never been canyoning and was nervous, but the adrenaline soon kicked in. All the gear, a delicious lunch and clear instructions were taken care of.
“Amazing just know what you are signing up for”
Canyoning was exciting and scary at times. The guides knew their stuff, though they didn't always warn us what was coming, like a shorter rope that meant jumping at the end. Minor feedback, as I'd do it all again.
“Amazing Experience”
Our guides were phenomenal, patient and helped every step of the way. Swimming through the canyon and finishing with an abseil down a waterfall was the highlight.
“Epic way to see the Blue Mountains”
An epic day and a great way to experience a stunning part of the Blue Mountains. The guides made us feel comfortable, and abseiling down Empress Falls was an epic finish.
“High and Wild, ... a very apt description”
We had a ball on the Empress Canyon trip, a great mix of thrills and fun. The guides reassured us through the challenging bits and we'll be back.
