Blue Mountains  Adventure Tour 

TOUR ITINERARY

This itinerary may vary slightly depending on environmental circumstances, client needs, park closures and/or road conditions.  We will potentially be running 2 groups of maximum 10 pax each, which will cross over. The days below indicate the cross overs.

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Training Day: Mountain Quarry Boya, Perth WA - date to be confirmed

• Meet at Mountain Quarry, Boya

• Meet your new Canyoning Adventure Crew

• Learn the ropes during a full day of abseiling 

• Learn all about Via Ferrata

• This day is fully catered 

• If you are attending from interstate or overseas and can not make the training day, please discuss this with.

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DAY 1. Travel & Arrive

• Arrive at Paraburdoo Airport, where you will be picked up and driven to the Karijini Eco Retreat (or otherwise make your own way to the Eco Retreat if preferred).

• Settle-in to your room

• Over dinner we will provide a comprehensive briefing of the adventures ahead.

DAY 2. Mount Bruce Hike

• We’ll have an early start to the morning to beat the heat and enjoy a special sunrise during our hike.

• Mount Bruce is the second highest peak in Western Australia, and features interesting geometric rock formations, panoramic views of the surrounding stunning Pilbara landscape. We will watch the sunrise over the spinifex and snappy gum savannah. The golden hews, bright greens, crisp whites and earthen reds unveiled as the sun rises and caresses this ancient landscape​

• The rest of the day is spent as free time, maybe relaxing and swimming at Joffre Gorge which is a short walk away from your eco tent.

• We’ll complete the day with a group dinner.

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DAY 3. Red Gorge Adventure

• Your first Class 6 Canyoning Experience!

• This fun-filled day includes hiking Knox Gorge, a natural water slide, paddling and hiking into Wittenoom Gorge, the full length of Red Gorge and some of Joffre Gorge.

• We’ll complete the day with a group dinner.

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DAY 4. Joffre Journey

• Another day of Class 6 Canyoning Adventures! 

• Features of this incredible canyoning experience include a thrilling water jump and a combination of hiking through the bottom of the gorge, interspersed with floating & paddling our way through numerous stunning pools and waterways along the way.

• This is the biggest day we will do, and well worth it!! Not many have done this 6.5km gorge in its entirety.​

• We’ll complete the day with a group dinner.

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DAY 5. Hamersley Gorge

• After our longest day of class 6 canyoning the previous day, this is a day dedicated to resting, reflecting & connecting by enjoying the amazing and tranqil beauty of Hamersley Gorge and Spa Pool

• Dinner back at the retreat

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DAY 6. Weano Descent 

• The last of our Class 6 Canyoning days will leave you with many lasting memories. Highlights include the via-ferrata along the rock terraces above the aptly named “Jade Pool” with its gorgeous blue-green waters and abseiling down a 45-metre waterfall.

• We’ll complete the day with a group dinner.

DAY 7​. Dales Gorge & Circular Pool & Kalamina Gorge

• Take a trip to the other end of Karijini National Park to view the world famous Circular Pool! 

• Hike the length of Dales Gorge, enjoying views of Fortescue Falls and a swim in the stunning Fern Pool.

• Visit the Karijini Visistor's Centre and maybe become a Junior Ranger ;)

• Experience the stunning Kalimina Gorge and Karijini's own Nature's Window

• Dinner back at the retreat

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DAY 8. Joffre Gorge

• This is our last day of our trip and will be a relaxing one, late breakfast, swimming at Joffre Gorge.

• Transport to Paraburdoo Airport for flights out.

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*Note itinerary is subject to change based on weather conditions and other situational circumstances. Changes will be communicated. We, as hosts, will always endeavor to provide the best outcomes for our guests.

​Important Information

• All clients will be tested for their swimming ability before entering class 6. All clients will be tested wearing their canyoning clothing including shoes, harness and helmet. You need to be a competent swimmer. If you can NOT swim 25m and tread water comfortably in freshwater, you will NOT be deemed a competent swimmer by us. We do NOT supply life jackets, nor take non swimmers into the canyons. If you fail the swimming test, you will not be able to participate in the class 6 canyoning day. No refund will be issued for this.

• All clients are expected to be reasonably fit and stable on their feet in order to navigate the canyons safely. We will assess all clients each day and as they walk into each canyon. If you are deemed not capable, you will not be able to participate due to safety reason. If we are able to provide an alternative activity for this day, we will attempt to do so. This will depend on the day and what guides are available. There is however no guarantee that an alternative can be accommodated. No refund would the issued for days where you are not able to participate.

• All clients are expected to fully disclose all medical issues and/or pre-existing injuries and/or surgeries, or pregnancies on booking and put these into their waiver forms. Failure to comply with this safety requirement, will forfeit your tour without refund.

• Travel Insurance is mandatory for his trip and proof of this will need to be presented before we finalise a booking. We can put you in touch with a broker to arrange your cover at a 10% discount. Please ask us for details.

• All clients will be expected to carry their own tube and shared bags. These bags will contain clothing, food, water and ropes. 

• We have one dedicated lunch stop for our class 6 canyoning tours. Time will be made to reapply sunscreen, toilet, and drink water when needed, but these are not breaks. We have a strict schedule to be in and out of the class 6 canyons by certain times for safety reasons.

• Clients are expected to turn up each day of their class 6 canyoning tour dressed and ready to canyon.

• As with all of our tours, they are subject to our full Terms and Conditions.