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Beanie Grant | Canyoning | Trip Report
Margaret Burn V6A6VI**** First Integral Descent

The first full descent of a glacial-fed canyon with a grade of V6A6VI****, only 1 of 2 in NZ with this grade. … Read More

11/08/2026 0
Cycling | Trip Report
A guide to Responsible Bikepacking in the Bluies

Please note that this is not a guide how to be responsible cyclists in the bush! By Seamus Smart 11-12/ … Read More

25/07/2026 0
Canyoning | Trip Report
Lennox Creek Canyon – NZ (and why I was a missing person)

Despite its prominence and an enticing 3 star rating, it has only ever seen 1 (known) descent attempt since its opening in March 2017… Read More

10/07/2026 0
Hiking | Trip Report
Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K)

A 2026 trip along the Kanangra to Katoomba hike, tackling the post-fire regrowth… Read More

29/05/2026 0
Climbing | Hiking | Trip Report
We Got Our Ass To Donkey Mountain!

And the inaugural Boree Branch event in the Wolgan Valley!… Read More

16/05/2026 0
Hiking | Trip Report
Berowra Trig

Stunning views over the Hawkesbury River on an off-track hike… Read More

19/04/2026 0
Beanie Grant | Hiking | Trip Report
Southern Ranges Traverse, Tasmania

UNSWOC tackles one of Tasmania’s hardest multiday hikes*… Read More

20/02/2026 0
Announcement
2026 Arc Sport changes

🫵🏼🫵🏼 YOU need to approve YOURSELF on the club website after you sign up on Rubric. The club does not verify you.… Read More

28/01/2026 0
Canyoning | Incident Report | Trip Report
Fenwicks Creek FD (and how to lose a finger)

In early December 2025 I joined a (non-club) canyoning trip in Northern NSW… Read More

31/12/2025 0
Hiking | Trip Report
6-hour Rogaine at Woronora River

21 kilometres, 16 controls, 6 hours, 4 new friends, 2 cats and 2 leeches-worth of ridiculously fun competition!… Read More

02/11/2025 0
Backcountry | Hiking | Trip Report
Snowshoe to Schlink Hut

Maybe it’s because I live a sheltered (and sadly unadventurous) life, but this Snowshoeing trip was one of the best hiking trips I’ve done.… Read More

24/09/2025 0
Hiking | Trip Report
The Grand Cliff Top Walk

Hike 19km in 2 days along Grand Cliff Top Walk, which seamlessly links Wentworth Falls, Leura, and Katoomba. You’ll discover … Read More

01/09/2025 0
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Major Events:

Gendered Violence Training
Gendered Violence Training
1 Jan 28

Upcoming Trips:

[FULL] Navshield 2026 (Rogaine)
[FULL] Navshield 2026 (Rogaine)
29 Aug 26
29 Aug
Blue Lake Ice Climbing 29-30 August 2026 [Advanced]
29 Aug 26
11 Sep
Exec Weekend Away 2026!
11 Sep 26
2027 World Rogaining Championships - Beanie Grant
2027 World Rogaining Championships - Beanie Grant
16 Sep 27

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Last few weeks had been full of action with a lot Last few weeks had been full of action with a lot of fun events and adventures. Here’s a peak into our weekend with some climbing and Rogain and then more climbing 🧗‍♀️. 

Huge thanks to all the execs that manage and organise all these events for our club !

And congrats to our secretary Noah, who came first in state for men’s u23’s in the rogaine!!
🌋🗻 Thank you to all our amazing exec team and ever 🌋🗻
Thank you to all our amazing exec team and everyone that came together for stock take day! A huge thank you to our gear officers for organising this event, which helps us upkeep all our gear and make sure everything is in order and safe to use !
Glimpse into some incredible memories created with Glimpse into some incredible memories created with unswoc x @uts_oac x @unswbouldersoc at our very recent PUBGAINE ✨

A massive thanks you to our sponsors @climbing_anchors for all your support and providing some awesome vouchers for our winners!!

Heartfelt thank you to everyone that was able to join and make it a very memorable night together, eager for the upcoming events and see you all again🪩!
Recap from our awesome Bouddi Coastal walk! What Recap from our awesome Bouddi Coastal walk! 

What happens when 2 of the most social clubs collaborate ? 

@unswoutdoorsclub x @unsw_wandersoc
Hello fellow adventurers, UNSW Outdoors Club is ex Hello fellow adventurers, UNSW Outdoors Club is excited to announce our collaboration with the newly formed UNSW Mountain bike society @dhmtbclub.unsw !
We are holding a FREE BBQ for all at the BBQ Station in village green (opposite to village green cafe), on 4th August 11am -2 pm!
Come say hi, even if it’s just for the snag our awesome team has a few Gordon Ramsey 🌭😳
Last weekends Birrabang hike - which ended up bein Last weekends Birrabang hike - which ended up being more of a canyon with some water crossings!!!
Enjoying exploring the beautiful nature!
On Darug and Gundungurra country.
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The UNSW Outdoors Club acknowledges the traditional owners of the country our activities take place on. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Events
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