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I had been gym climbing for several years and really enjoyed rock climbing. I've also always been interested in the outdoors and being out in the out doors. As well as gym climbing, I also boulder. I heard about canyoning one day and thought that it looked pretty awesome. Neither myself nor any of my friends knew anyone that canyoned. While I was part of the outdoors club at Uni, working a part time job in a restaurant meant that I was never able to go on any trips they spontaneously announced a few days before. So I decided to organise a guided canyon. We went through the canyon and had a blast. Since then we did a number of other guided canyons while we slowly accumulated all the necessary gear. We also did an advanced abseiling and ropes rescue course. Once we had the necessary skills and equipment (including ropes) we started out going through canyons ourselves. Having at the moment only started out this summer ourselves, we are still doing relatively easy canyons (the 'lower grades' in the 'guide book') to hone in our skills (and a good thing, with some of the silly, albeit funny mistakes we have made along the way). Despite what some people say, going guided the first few times provided us with invaluable experience and skills (as we had no one else to go through with) plus it meant the first times we went out, we could go and do a canyon we had seen before and know what to expect.
Second abseil in Whungee Whengee Canyon
***WARNING***
Canyoning by it's very nature is a very hazardous activity. In good conditions, there is always a high element of risk, in bad conditions, there is a real chance of serious injury or death. Water levels can rise rapidly resulting in flash flooding, with increases in the water level of several meters in several minutes, which results in rapid flowing and turbulent water. DO NOT go if rain or storms are forecast.
Vertical canyons involve the normal risks associated with abseiling, however the risks are enhanced in the canyon environment. Canyons are slippery and falls and broken bones are a real possibility- which can make completing the canyon difficult at best, impossible at worst. Never jump a water jump before checking the depth first!
NEVER attempt to complete a canyon without someone who is experienced in your party. Do not look at the pretty pictures on this site and attempt to head out. Contact a commercial guide company or head out with experienced people. The Australian Accident Register contains all the canyon accidents and deaths.
