Canyons in the Blue Mountains
One of the Blue Mountains’ best hidden gems are the canyons. Some require work to get to, some are waist high full of water, but all are narrow and full of adventure. All of the canyons below are walk-ins, meaning no abseiling is required.
One of our goals is to visit as many as we can, so expect more to come!
The Joe’s Canyon Loop is one of the Blue Mountains best adventures. You’ll hike, wade and swim through spectacular slot canyons and creeks. We’re sharing what to expect from this canyon hike as well as directions and safety information.
Everything you need to know about visiting Joe’s Canyon, a spectacular easy walk in canyon in the Blue Mountains.
Hidden inside Billabong Canyon is a gorgeous little waterfall plunge pool with crystal clear water and a wild vibe. We’re sharing how to find it and what to expect from the trail.
Exactly what to expect and how to find Dalpura Canyon, including which is the easiest route.
Nayook Falls is a stunning canyon waterfall that flows in a deep green swimming hole. We’re sharing how to find the falls and what to expect from the fixed rope section.
How to enter the slot canyon inside the Grand Canyon without abseiling, and what to expect from the hike.
How to find the dark and mysterious Colliery Canyon. We’re sharing what to expect from the route as well as difficulty level and the best conditions to visit in.
Deep in Lucy's Glen lies a hidden canyon waterfall that tumbles over a series of ledges, making for a spectacular sight after rain. We’re sharing how to find it and what to expect from the track conditions.
The Happy Valley Track takes you down through dense and spectacular rainforest to a canyon and waterfall grotto. It’s an atmospheric spot to take a dip or simply sit and soak in the wild and mysterious vibe. We’re sharing everything you need to know, including difficulty and trail conditions.
River Caves Canyon is a stunning canyon which can be accessed without abseiling, it’s more of an adventurous bushwalk. The scenery is incredible as you walk beneath the towering canyon walls. The roads to get there and the trail itself are not signposted, but we have all the details to get you there in this post.
The Porters Pass, Colliers Causeway and Centennial Glen Circuit walk is one of the best short trails in the Blue Mountains. It remains incredibly quiet despite how much there is to see along the way, with fantastic waterfalls, rainforest, and even a hidden slot canyon. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the trail including difficulty and terrain.
Dry Canyon is the perfect beginners canyon in the Blue Mountains with no abseiling or special gear involved. This gorgeous narrow slot canyon is so easy to access, it’s basically a really fun bushwalk! There are no signposts though and the path is hard to follow. This is our step by step guide to get you into this fantastic canyon without a hitch.
The Grand Canyon is easily one of the best walks in the Blue Mountains. You’ll walk between the towering canyon walls through fern covered rainforest gullies dripping in moss, guaranteed to wow you. It’s a epic trail that gets even more special at night…. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the Grand Canyon walking track by day and by night, including difficulty, logistics and how to get one of the mountain’s most popular trails to yourself.
Exactly what to expect from adventuring through Clatterteeth Canyon, one of the Blue Mountains best non abseil canyons.