Beginners Full Day Fortress Creek Canyoning

The 30 minute walk-in is leisurely and scenic; offering great views of the magnificent Grose Valley and the many hanging swamps. Youƒ?û¶ù¶®ll descend to the start of the canyon; at this point a small creek. You will soon marvel at the scenery as you follow the creekƒ?û¶ù¶®s clear; fresh water. Sometimes it is only ankle deep; while other sections require short swims. The first water-jump is just ten minutes from the start. First throw your pack in; take a deep breath and jump - guaranteed to waken the senses!Deeper in the canyon; the main section features a spectacular water-jump into a deep pool; a superb swim through a narrow rock gorge; a short and fun subterranean journey beneath the rocks and an easy and short abseil into a rock pool (no previous abseiling experience required!). Your lunch spot at the canyonƒ?û¶ù¶®s end is one of the most spectacular and breathtaking views in the mountains; for the creek eventually spills over an edge 100 metres up the huge sandstone cliffs that border the Grose Valley. The lunchtime panorama takes in the awesome 550 metre walls of Mt Banks - the highest in the Blue Mountains - and Blue Gum Forest; heart of the Blue Mountains National Park. Here you will change into your dry clothes again and tuck into a well earned lunch. The walk out quickly ascends onto Fortress Hill and then Fortress Ridge. The view of the area from here is simply awesome. This is a brilliant walk in its own right! After an hour or so you will be back at the vehicle.