Bring your friends, make some new ones, go canyoning and relax by the fire at the February 2026 Canyoning Australia meetup, 14-15 February 2026 at Newnes, NSW.
A Canyoning Australia meetup is a weekend for canyoners to turn up in one spot, meet old friends, make new ones and organise your own canyoning trips.
A meetup is for independent canyoners, who can look after themselves in a group canyoning trip. You organise your own food, gear, transport, mates, trips, ropes and so on.
The February 2026 will be held at Newnes Hotel campground.
The most popular canyons near Newnes include Newnes (Starlight) Canyon, Devils Pinch Canyon, Pipeline Canyon, and Firefly Canyon.
Cost to attend is $30 per person and covers camping fees and the road escort fee. Newnes Hotel campground provides a shower and toilet facilities as well as access to a BBQ and pizza oven. The pizza oven will be fired up for the weekend, so bring ingredients to make your own pizza.
This event is for paid members (join now for only $20… normally $40). Register your interest via the February 2026 meetup registration form.
Schedule
Saturday
7:00 am - Meet at Wolgan Gap Rd locked gate (link to Google Maps)
7:30am - Escorte of cars
8:00am - Self organised canyoning trips (optionally refer to trip list for advertised private trips)
5:00pm - Drinks and nibbles (BYO, sharing encouraged)
7:00pm - Dinner (Newnes Hotel will fire up the outdoor pizza oven so bring bases and toppings for your own wood fired pizza)
Sunday
7:30am - Briefing
8:00am - Self organised canyoning trips (optionally refer to trip list for advertised private trips)
Trips
Canyoning Australia is not the provider of canyoning trips during the meet up.
It is the responsibility of meet up participants to organise their own trips. Canyoning Australia does not vouch for the capability of trip leaders or participants.
The trip list is simply a “community noticeboard” for advertising private trips.
It is incumbent on the trip leader and participants to ensure they have the appropriate level of fitness, skills, equipment and experience for the canyoning trip your are participating in.
Please ensure you have read and understood the full meet up Terms and Conditions.
President’s Shout - Free beer!
Did some say free beer? 🍻
Alex, the Canyoning Australia President, has bought a slab of beer and needs some help disposing of it. So on Saturday evening why not come say G’day, grab a cold one, and share some stories by the fire.
Some T&Cs:
One beer per person
While stocks last
Must be 18 or older
Intoxicated individuals not eligible
Free beer is provided by Alex in a private capacity
Terms and conditions
Acknowledgment of Risk
Canyoning is classified as a dangerous recreational activity that carries a significant risk of physical harm or injury.
Inline with our commitment to safety we encourage all meet up participants to read:
By participating in this event, you accept and assume all risks, both known and unknown, associated with canyoning.
Role of Canyoning Australia
Canyoning Australia is NOT the organiser or provider of canyoning trips during a meetup.
We do not supply guides, equipment, or logistics.
We are not involved in planning, coordinating, or supervising the trips.
Participation in canyoning activities/trips is at your own discretion and risk.
Any information or resources provided by Canyoning Australia are for general educational purposes only and should not be construed as specific advice or an endorsement of self organised canyoning activities or its organisers.
Disclaimer
Under the NSW Civil Liability Act 2002 Division 5:
Division 5L: No liability for harm suffered from obvious risks of dangerous recreational activities
Division 5M: No duty of care for recreational activity where risk warning
Canyoning Australia is not responsible for:
Any injuries, fatalities, or other adverse outcomes resulting from participation in the trip.
The actions, omissions, or negligence of the trip organisers, providers, or other participants.
Participant Responsibilities
You are solely responsible for ensuring that:
You have the required fitness, skills, equipment and experience for the canyoning trip you are participating in.
You understand and properly use all safety equipment.
You monitor weather conditions and assess environmental risks independently.
It is your responsibility to secure adequate personal insurance to cover potential injuries or accidents.
Refer to Participant guidelines for more information.