[Cancelled] Beginner Canyon – Twister/Rocky Creek

Margot and I (Mali) will be running a 2 for 1 canyon special through Twister and Rocky Creek this coming Sunday 19th. Get ready for jumps and slides galore, followed by some of the best quality slot canyon around. This canyon contains no abseils so our packs will be lighter!

For those new to the club or sport, canyoning is all about finding a river that flows down through a narrow gorge in the earth. You’ll get to jump, slide, scramble and swim your way down through this narrow canyon while admiring the beautiful rock formation, ferns and moss. Many canyons also involve abseiling down waterfalls, but not this one, making Twister/Rocky a bit more accessible for newcomers! But don’t let that fool you experienced canyoners, Rocky creek is a stunning slot and gets a 10/10 score.

What we’ll be doing:

• 10am meet up at the carpark, located at -33.28541, 150.28516
• Walk 500 m to Twister Creek
• Swim, jump and slide our way through Twister
• Walk 500 m more to the start of Rocky Creek
• Explore Rocky Creek
• Reverse back up Rocky creek
• Walk 1.2 km back to the cars

What to bring:

• Food (lunch, snacks for a days exercise)
• Water (2L)
• Old sneakers or other grippy shoes that may get trashed
• Wetsuit*
• Helmet*
• Dry bag*
• Emergency blanket*
• A set of dry clothes to walk in/out with
• Thermals and a jumper (to stay warm in an emergency)
• (Optional) canyon bag*

*Can be borrowed from the gear cupboard, free with a deposit for a club trip. Emergency blankets are an exception but can be bought at the cupboard for $5.

Please comment below your canyoning experience (no worries if it’s your first time) and tell me your favourite river so I know you’ve read the post!

Thanks to Dan for the excellent trip description 🙂