“It’s like going on an adventure through a waterpark, except nature built it”

Canyoning is the sport of exploring steep, narrow waterways carved through the landscape. Depending on the trip, you may walk, scramble, swim, jump, slide, zip-line and abseil your way downstream through rainforest, waterfalls, swimming holes and towering rock walls.

Our trips explore the Coffs Coast hinterland within Dorrigo and Bindarri National Parks. Bangalore and Urumbilum meet in Coramba, around 20 minutes north-west of Coffs Harbour. Rosewood meets at Dorrigo Rainforest Centre.

Your booking confirmation provides the exact meeting details. Alternative meeting or pickup points may be available by arrangement; contact us before your trip.

Bangalore welcomes adventurous beginners and does not require previous canyoning or abseiling experience. Your guides provide safety instruction, fit your equipment, manage the technical rope systems and support you throughout the tour.

Rosewood is an intermediate trip. Previous canyoning experience is recommended, and fit, capable people with relevant outdoor experience may also be suitable.

Urumbilum is an advanced, committing trip. Previous canyoning, abseiling or relevant outdoor experience is strongly recommended. Highly fit and capable participants without canyoning experience may also be suitable; contact us first to discuss your experience and confidence.

Check the full requirements on your chosen canyon page before booking.

All three trips require fitness and full mobility for swimming, scrambling over rocks, moving through uneven or slippery terrain and walking out of the canyon. Bangalore and Rosewood require good fitness; Urumbilum requires excellent fitness for a longer, more demanding day and a steep 300-metre ascent.

Choose a trip that suits everyone in your group and read the full requirements on the individual canyon page before booking.

Canyoning can be physically and mentally challenging. At times you should expect the possibility of being wet, cold, tired, uncomfortable or scared. That’s part of the adventure

Yes. Bangalore, Rosewood and Urumbilum all require you to be able to swim and feel comfortable in deep water. Rosewood and Urumbilum also require confidence in fast-moving water.

Check the requirements on your chosen canyon page and contact us before booking if you are unsure about your swimming ability.

No. Jumps and slides are optional, and we will never pressure you into doing an optional challenge you are not comfortable with. Your guides will provide an alternative where one is available.

Canyons are also dynamic environments, so the features we use can change from one trip to another. Water levels, weather, debris, participant suitability, group progress and guide judgement can all affect how a canyon is run.

Your guides may modify or bypass optional jumps, slides, zip-lines or other features if they decide they are not appropriate on the day. Features shown in photos, videos or trip descriptions are not guaranteed on every trip.

Yes. Abseiling is an essential part of all three canyoning trips, so you need to be willing to descend on rope. Your guides explain the safety systems, provide clear instructions and support you step by step.

Bangalore does not require previous abseiling experience. Rosewood and Urumbilum are more demanding; check the experience requirements on your chosen canyon page before booking.

Canyoning is a committing adventure activity. Unlike a walk or many other tours, once you enter certain sections of a canyon it may not be possible to simply turn around or leave.

In some canyons, once a major obstacle has been descended, the safest or only practical way out is to continue through the remaining canyon until a suitable exit is reached.

Your guides are there to support you through challenging sections and can modify optional obstacles where possible. However, participants need to be prepared to complete the required sections of the canyon and the journey out.

This is why choosing a trip that matches your experience, fitness and confidence is important. If you’re unsure which canyon is right for you, contact us before booking and we’ll help you choose.

Feeling nervous is completely normal. Canyoning is meant to feel adventurous, and most people will find something during the day that challenges them.

Your guides are there to explain each obstacle, help you understand what to expect and support you through it. Optional challenges such as jumps and slides can be avoided where alternatives are available.

You don’t need to be fearless, but you do need to be willing to listen, follow your guide’s instructions and take part in the required sections of the canyon.

If you’re particularly nervous about heights, deep water, abseiling or anything else involved in the trip, contact us before booking. We can help you choose the canyon that best suits you.

Bring enclosed shoes that can get wet, water, any required medication, swimwear, a towel and a change of clothes for after the trip. A full packing list will be sent before your adventure.

We provide the specialist canyoning and safety equipment required for your trip. This may include a wetsuit, helmet, harness, rope equipment and canyoning pack. Transport between the meeting point and the canyon is included.

A healthy lunch and snacks are provided. If you have any dietary needs, allergies or special requirements, let us know so we can cater for you.

Free photos and videos are included on every trip, so you can stay present in the adventure while we capture the best moments for you.

Yes. Canyoning is a water-based adventure, so expect to get wet. We provide wetsuits for comfort and protection during canyoning trips.

Canyoning is an adventure activity and involves inherent risks.

We manage those risks through experienced professional guides, purpose-designed equipment, carefully selected routes, safety briefings, weather checks, operating procedures and clear guide instructions throughout the trip.

You also play an important role by listening carefully, following instructions and letting us know about anything that may affect your participation.

We monitor weather, water levels and local conditions before and during trips. If conditions are not suitable, we may change, postpone or cancel a trip. Safety comes first, especially around heavy rain, storms, high water, fire risk or access issues.

Please contact us before booking if you have a medical condition, injury, pregnancy, serious allergy, asthma, epilepsy, heart condition, back issue, mobility concern or anything else that may affect your participation.

This does not always mean you cannot join, but we need to know in advance so we can advise you properly.

The minimum ages are 13 for Bangalore, 15 for Rosewood and 16 for Urumbilum. Everyone must also meet the fitness, swimming and experience requirements for their chosen trip. Participants under 18 need parent or guardian consent. Check the individual canyon page or contact us before booking to confirm adult supervision requirements.

Contact lenses are usually best. Glasses can be worn, but they should be secured with a sports strap and are worn at your own risk. Bring a hard case if you may need to remove them.

We recommend keeping personal items to a minimum. Anything brought into the canyon may get wet, damaged or lost.

Free photos and videos are included on every trip, so you do not need to bring your phone or camera. If you would like to bring an action camera, contact us first so we can confirm what is suitable for the trip.

Our standard terms depend on how much notice you give. More than 7 days before your trip, you may transfer to another available date or receive a refund less non-refundable third-party fees actually incurred.

Between 48 hours and 7 days, you may choose a 100% booking credit valid for 12 months or a 50% refund of the trip price. Non-refundable third-party fees may be deducted.

Less than 48 hours before departure, cancellations are non-refundable.

See our Terms & Conditions for the full policy. Nothing in the policy limits your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

Yes. We operate in sensitive natural environments and expect all participants to follow minimal impact practices. That means staying with the group, respecting wildlife and vegetation, not removing natural or cultural features, and leaving nothing behind.