Bring your friends, make some new ones, go canyoning at the November 2026 Canyoning Australia meetup, 2026 at Kanangra from 28 - 29 November.
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 November 2026 meetup will be held at the Boyd River Campground. Please note 7 campsites have been booked for Saturday.
The main single day canyons near Kanangra are Kanagra Main, Kalang, Danae Brook, Dione Dell and Box Creek.
There are also several 2 day canyons in the area including Davis, Thurat Rift, Carrabeanga - though we don’t really encourage these for the meetup as it will mean missing out on nighttime festivities.
Please note that Kanangra canyons are different from Blue Mountains canyons. Overall, they are bigger and harder.
Much more vertical. Abseils are long, with most canyons containing some 60m drops
Many abseils, typically 10-15
Steep trackless walkouts, of 600m or more altitude gain
Some have challenging navigation for the walk in and exit
Loose rock, loose slopes underfoot, and scratchy prickly bush
Remote
Long days, commonly 8-12 hours
In approximate order of difficulty of the east-flowing canyons:
Box Creek
Dione Dell
Kalang Falls
Kanangra Main
Danae Brook
Davies (usually overnight)
Thurat Rift (usually overnight)
Carrabeanga (overnight)
This event is for paid members (join now for only $40). Register your interest via the November 2026 meetup registration form.
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.
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.
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.