Whungee Wheengee Canyon – Beginner/Intermediate

Lachie and I are headed down Whungee Wheengee and we’re looking for some patients participants who we can practice our fancy new first aid on.

Jokes aside, this is a longer canyon (8+ hrs) so expect to be in the canyon for a while. We will attempt to make good time, so some experience with ropes and heights is preferred. There is a big walk in and out of the canyon (551m of elevation) so physical fitness is a must have. It is also a wet canyon so swimming experience is also a must have, depending on water levels there may also be some duck unders. The canyon will be slippery so experience scrambling is required. To make sure you read at least some of the description please answer in your comment: What is the best sweet treat to take down a canyon?

We will meet at the cathedral reserve campground (where Boree was) at 8:30am, I would recommend driving up on Saturday and camping there so you can have a bit more of a sleep in. We will carpool, but people with cars may be given preference.

What to bring:

• Eight style descender *
• Helmet *
• Canyoning Harness *
• 5mm Wetsuit *
• 3x Locking Carabiners *
• Safety (a 120cm sling works) *
• Drybag or keg *
• Canyon pack *
• Headtorch
• Emergency blanket (can be bought from gear cupboard)
• Swimmers (for under your wetsuit)
• Wool or wetsuit socks
• Thermals
• Raincoat
• Old shoes with good grip
• 2L of water
• Lunch
• Snacks
• Hiking clothes (will get wet on the walk out)
• Dry clothes and a towel (for the car)
• Medications you require (e.g asthma puffer, epipen)

Gear with a * can be borrowed from the gear cupboard. If you are unable to get any of the stuff required let lachlan or myself know and we can make arrangements. Nothing you wear in the canyon can be cotton, this includes socks and underwear.

In your comment please let us know:

1. Your fitness
2. Your swimming ability
3. Your canyoning/ outdoor experience

Please message Lachlan or Myself on facebook with any questions.