Abseiling, Canyoning Empress Falls Blue Mountains This was my husband’s & my first experience doing anything like this. We are both in our 60’s. The absailing was great fun, a great confidence booster as you worked up to higher levels, lots of emphasis on safety. Zol our guide was so so calm & patient to us. There were only 3 of us on this tour & we were joined by a lovely lovely American girl called Jen who was travelling through Australia. The canyoning was a real test for (mine) our fears. At the end we all managed to abseil the impressive 30 metre Empress Falls. When you get to the bottom & look up & see how high it is you really cannot believe you have abseiled something so high. You are allowed to feel a sense of pride in this accomplishment. This was a ‘very out of the box’ experience for my husband & I, I’m so proud of us both. Thanks again to Zol, for your experience, calmness, patience & alleviating all our fears. Jen, our American visitor said this had been the absolute highlight of her Australian holiday. Would highly recommend doing something like this if you want to live a little & step over those fears. Thanks!
Jacqui & Rob Thomas

Fabulous guided tour. Highly recommend. Zol was an excellent instructor and we both felt completely safe

Another awesome day out with Brian and Zol doing Tiger Snake Canyon this time. There were some pretty tough spots but we felt safe and well supported. A shout out to the lunch caterers too... Always delicious!

Best day ever. The abseiling was perfect for beginners and our guide Bryan was lovely and helpful. We were a small group of this made the experience more personalised and fun. The drops themselves were neither too easy nor too hard, making the experience a perfect blend. Definitely recommend this.

Amazing adventure in the mountains!! Amazing morning!
- Great guide and group
- Felt safe at all times
- 3 different heights to abseil from
- Incredible views
- Highly recommend for an adventurous day out!

We really enjoyed the abseiling and canyoning experience, even if the water was surprisingly cold. The 30m waterfall abseiling is an experience you will not forget. The whole canyoning tour is really exciting, we definitly recommend it.

Amazing! I did the abseiling adventure with my niece. We absolutely loved it. Only 4 in our group so we had plenty of time for multiple descents. Dealing with High & Wild Adventures was impressive. Great communication, so easy to deal with. Our instructor was so good. Made us feel safe, comfortable and brave. Thank you 'Z'! I'd do it again in a heart beat. Doris & Eliana (Port Stephens)

A MUST DO activity!! An absolutely incredible experience in the Blue Mountains - Ben & Sol were amazing guides

With no canyoning experience, I was a little nervous at first. The adrenaline kicked in quickly & lifelong memories were made!

Everything was taken care of for us: all the equipment, a delicious lunch & very clear instructions.

This is a MUST do activity if you ever find yourself fortunate enough to be in or around the Blue Mountains

Absolutely unforgettable experience with High and Wild, 10/10!

We did the Empress Canyon tour and had the absolute best time. Zolt was incredible, friendly, personable, knowledgeable, and genuinely made us feel safe and comfortable every step of the way. He was patient, calm, and reassuring, which made the whole experience feel exciting rather than intimidating.

We were so lucky to have a private tour since it was a weekday morning and it ended up just being the two of us and Zolt! It felt very personal and relaxed, with great conversation along the way about the local wildlife and the area. Zolt clearly loves what he does and it shows.

Lunch was also fantastic, the Vietnamese sandwich was fresh and delicious and such a nice touch during a big adventure.

Highly recommend High and Wild and especially Zolt. Thank you, Zolt, for an unforgettable canyoning experience. We will be talking about this one for a long time. 🌿

An amazing experience top to bottom. Brian was our guide and so experienced. Made us feel so safe. There was a time where I was terrified, and he completely put me at ease and I was able to do get down the side of the cliff.

An absolutely thrilling and enjoyable trip to cap off a great blue mountains visit. Me and my girlfriend both did the half day abseiling trip which ended with the 30 meter overhang abseil. For someone with a fear of heights I was put at ease quickly by the instructor.

Will recommend to everyone when asked re our trip.

Wow! Excellent morning, great leader who gave clear instructions and paid carefully attention to safety. Exhilarating abseils with more descents than we expected in fabulous scenery. Would suit beginners or a great way to spend a morning if you don’t have time for a longer adventure.

Great experience This was a fantastic few hours. Brian was great. Really knew his stuff and made everyone very comfortable facing the huge 30m drop.we had 3 teenagers and a 12 year old in the group. Parents were welcome to walk to the sites with the group and take photos. Would definitely recommend doing when in the blue mountains

I recently joined a canyoning trip with High and Wild. While the experience itself was generally fun, it was over much faster than expected because our group moved very efficiently through the abseiling sections. The participants were great, everyone was confident, and there were no delays.

However, there were a few downsides. The provider doesn’t offer canyoning shoes, so you have to use your own footwear. They get soaked, muddy, and can easily get damaged due to the rough terrain. Wetsuits and a pair of basic gloves were provided, though.

We had two guides, and one kindly took on the role of photographer. Unfortunately, the camera quality was poor, and the photos were uploaded only to Facebook, which compresses the images even further. Facebook also doesn’t allow an easy bulk download. While the photos are advertised as “free,” it felt more like a marketing tactic than a genuine attempt to provide participants with quality memories.

Having experienced much better canyoning adventures elsewhere, I found High and Wild somewhat disappointing despite the beautiful scenery. I wouldn’t book with them again.

Amazing just know what you are signing up for Canyoning was exciting and scary at times. The guides were knowledgeable but they didn’t always give you a heads up on things, like your rope being shorter so there being a need to jump in the end. But maybe this was done on purpose as it could scare people even more so. In any case, I would do it all over again so it’s more of a minor feedback.

Amazing Experience Our guides were phenomenal and helped every step of the way. You can tell they are professionals and stay patient! Swimming through the canyon with the final abseiling being a waterfall was the highlight!

Excellent experience with the family (girls 7, 11). Fantastic instructor who was calm, patient and had safety at front of mind. Went on a hot, windy day and Tim took us to a shady, protected area. Would definitely recommend when visiting Katoomba!!

Ben and the team at High N Wild were awesome. They were extremely knowledgeable and humorous. At no time did I feel unsafe during the abseiling or canyoning. I would recommend this activity to anyone who likes an adventure that is a good adrenaline rush. I would 100% do this activity for future Sydney trips.

WOW this was such an amazing experience! Our guide Ben was so educational and funny! A true professional, made me feel safe 30 meters hight! 10/10 recommend this tour!

This was an amazing experience! Due to the weather, our original canyon trip had to be cancelled and Aiden went above and beyond to ensure that we had a phenomenal day.
We spent the day abseiling and rock climbing with the hands down best tour guide, Brian. Thank you Brian for your patience and constant reassurance. With your guidance, we went above and beyond what we thought was possible and faced some really big fears.
We will be booking again!

Absolutely brilliant morning spent with Brian, on a very blustery wet blue Mountains day. Just enough adventure, and felt very safe and emotionally supported during the entire process! Had a ball! Thank you Brian’ Bethany

The absolute best Absailing experience Our guide was an incredible climber who knew how to make us feel comfortable and gave us an unforgettable experience. The views are stunning in the blue mountains, a perfect place for absailing. 11/10. We totally loved every minute!

This was a really great experience for beginners! The instructors were amazing, the views were superb and the different three levels/jumps were great for easing you into abseiling slowly. Definitely made me want to do it again!

Awesome times outdoors Ben & Zal were extremely knowledgeable on the area and made the group feel safe and informed throughout the whole experience. I enjoyed the abseiling & rock climbing! Super sick!

Concur your fears! Instructor was calm and helpful, everything was safe, the kids had a ball and we got to see some great sites and concur some fears!
Would definitely recommend.

Canyoning in Winter at Juggler Canyon We had a great day of beginner canyoning with the High and Wild team. Great scenery! Excellent guides and lots of abseiling.

Amazing experience The team was so friendly and the chill. The climbing was well run, explained and had so much fun completing.
100% would recommend

I am so glad I did this! It was truly an amazing time! The staff was great. It was a little tricky to find, and when I went into the building, the door was closed (they were getting things ready), but aside from that, no issues once so ever. They were safe but funny. The staff has a good time with each other, so you know they enjoy what they do, but who wouldn’t. The canyon was beautiful. I was so bummed about the battery in my go pro dying. I haven’t looked at the footage, so I hope I was able to catch some of the beauty. Luckily, others had phones, so I can share the experience visually with people. I am a little bruised up, but I’m not the most graceful person. You have to try this if you like an adventure!

Visiting Australia for the first time and booked a full day of climbing. Brian was our guide and he was fantastic! Very personable and knowledgeable with respectable attention to safety. He was flexible to adjust the day to our hopes, dreams, and abilities. Overall fantastic time. Highly recommend! Would use their services again!

We had an absolutely awesome time on the half day absailing! Ben and Kate (our guides) were super lovely and very supportive to the group as it was the first time most of us had been. The sites we absailed at were stunning too, overall a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend it!

We had an absolutely awesome time on the half day absailing! Ben and Kate (our guides) were super lovely and very supportive to the group as it was the first time most of us had been. The sites we absailed at were stunning too, overall a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend it!

We had such an epic day and an awesome experience we'll never forget. Our tour guides Gabe & Zol took the time to teach us the skills to feel confident and safe and made every moment so much fun! Larissa & Dave

Amazing adventure with Ben and Kate !!
They are so kind and caring, take the time to reassure us and we spend an nice day.
It was so beautiful and it gives a huge dose of adrenaline. The descent of the waterfall at the end is the climax of the day.
Thanks again to ours crews for this incredible day and if you need to chose a company for your canyoning and abseiling, go for High and Wild directly !

Fantastic canyoning adventure! Thanks so much, Brian and Dawn, for a brilliant day out in Empress Canyon which was absolutely stunning. The friends and family all had an amazing time, with everyone wanting to come back later in the year. We'll see you again soon, I'm sure! If I can give one area for improvement, just a reminder that 'push out' was a very unclear instruction in the circumstances - it was interpreted as 'push out into the water' which was very much not the right thing to do and led to minor injuries. That, and tell people to remove their cameras from their helmets before doing the big jump at the end.

Empress Falls Canyoning My partner and I had an awesome time canyoning. We’d previously done the abseiling with High and Wild with Ben as our instructor and got lucky that we got him again along with another lovely instructor (I think Brian but I’m so bad with names).

I’m not so good with heights and my partner not so good with water and both did such a good job to get us comfortable with the whole thing and thoroughly enjoy the day!

Abseiling in the Blue Moutains The views were incredible, and even though some of us were nervous, Brian, our guide, was brilliant and we loved it. Highly recommended as an adventure day out.

Excellent experience, first rate High and Wild staff (Ben and Miles) were professional and outstanding guides. They were engaging and fun to be around. We had an amazing day; I highly recommend this activity.

The perfect adventure! I had the best day with my guide, Tim! We started the day learning to abseil (with a spectacular view!) and then it was only Tim and I continuing to the canyon. The lunch was amazing, and fueled me for a fun adventure. Tim was really patient with me the whole time as I got quite scared a few times (but in hindsight everything was very mild, I just overthink!) and the entire journey was breathtakingly beautiful. Photos can’t do it justice, but we had fun taking loads with the waterproof camera (and I got the photos before even leaving the tour!!) The final abseil was scary at first but after I was so proud I did it and super grateful to Tim for making me feel safe and brave! Would highly recommend for anyone looking to challenge themselves! Thanks for a great day!

Unforgettable Adventure in the Blue Mountains! We had a fantastic time canyoning with High and Wild Australian Adventures! This experience offered a thrilling way to explore the Blue Mountains. The entire adventure was very well-organized, and we always felt completely safe, thanks to our knowledgeable and supportive guide. Whenever the going got tough, our guide was right there to help us.
If you're reasonably fit and seeking an exciting challenge, we highly recommend this experience. It’s an adventure you won’t forget! We’re already looking forward to returning for another adventure with the team.

We had an amazing half day of abseiling with Brian. The experience was very professionally managed and we felt safe at all times even when teetering over the cliff faces. We had no previous abseiling experience and came away feeling confident and accomplished. The views were absolutely stunning. A must-do when visiting the Blue Mountains.

Fantastic beginner abseiling tour in the stunning Blue Mountains. Our guide, Zol was very experienced and friendly, with high safety standards. We built up confidence across 3 different heights- 5m, 15m and 30m. Super fun!

We had a great time at the Juggler's Canyon. Our amazing guide, Zol, was patient and reassuring, guiding us through the entire trek and abseiling experience. We had a group of six during the abseiling session in the morning, then a delicious lunch with a group of four for canyoning in the afternoon. The sights were beautiful, and the abseiling experience was extremely fun too. I would highly recommend it to all. Thanks, Zol and team!

Lovely morning abseiling with Brian.
The surroundings are breath-taking and there is no better way to see them than hanging off of a cliff!
Brian is an expert guide and highly diligent with safety.
We had a small group and so were able to cram in a few 18ms and turns on the 30m.
Would recommend.

I went on the bush survival course this weekend with Dylan and Brian as our guides. It was the middle of winter and we had light rain all weekend, but despite the conditions, I had the best time. It is possible to make a fire even in the rain. We were taught how to safety collect water, make a fire, build a shelter and basic navigation. The navigation exercise was so fun. Dylan and Brian are the best guides - Dylan is so practical and hands on and made fire starting by rubbing two sticks together look so easy!! My hands are still bruised from trying. Brian has some depth of technical knowledge and was able to answer any question we had. Loved this group and plan to return for some more navigation training.

Exciting Great excitement, fun, and a sense of accomplishment. Loved it!
Even though it was misty, foggy at times, and some light rain it just added to the whole thrill of the experience and the beauty of the day.

Life changing experience What an amazing adventure! We did the Empress Falls canyoning and abseiling with a wonderful group.
Started out the morning abseiling down some beautiful spots to help us feel comfortable and learn the ropes. Then enjoyed an incredibly delicious lunch before heading into the canyon. The trek through the canyon was both challenging (and cold) but very rewarding. Most of our group had their own moment where they struggled but our wonderful guide Zol was patient and kind and helped us overcome our fears. Ending with possibly the least graceful descent down the waterfall for me and a textbook perfect descent from my partner then a nice steep hike back out.
To say I was pushed out of my comfort zone is an understatement but it was such an incredible experience.
I cannot thank Zol enough for his amazing guidance making us feel safe and helping us navigate each part of the day.
I recommend High and Wild to anyone looking for an adventure and challenge!

Canyoning and abseiling fun We had a super fun day with Ben, abseiling in the morning and canyoning in the afternoon. Small group, individual attention and assistance, catered for dietary needs at lunch. Activities felt safe but challenging.

Absailing Wonders The team are the friendliest you will come across. Trust them with confidence for a safe and exciting day out absailing, with lots of fun!

Absailing Wonderland The team are the friendliest bunch you'll meet. Absolute professionals. Trust them to make your day out special, exciting with loads of fun.

Empress & Serendipity Canyoning My college age son and I loved these trips! We had some rock climbing experience but had not abseiled or been canyoning before. Empress was a great first day for this, with rock wall abseiling (rappelling) in the morning and then experiencing the beautiful (& wet!) canyon. The guides were great at instructing and keeping us informed on conditions and how to stay safe. Serendipity was a much longer and more challenging hike in and out but well worth it inside the canyon. So glad we made the trip to Katoomba!

Bucket list experience! So glad I took the day to do this adventure. Our guides were super polite and kept us safe while answering questions and sharing fun facts. They made sure we were all capable and having a great time. Highly recommend this if you've been thinking about it.

Great intro to rock climbing The instructors were fantastic, very patient and adjusted well for climbers with more or less experience

Exhilarating trip through millions of years old canyon with the friendliest guide Awesome trip. Really well organised, lovely, professional guides and just the most exhilarating experience. Highly recommend (and the lunch, just to top it off was delicious).

Great activity It was an amazing day. Abseiling in the morning and canyoning in the afternoon. Ben was an amazing guide. Also full of knowledge about the nature.

Do it!! Would 100% recommend this day to anyone - it was one of the most beautiful sights and best days I’ve ever had! Our guide Brian was great at encouraging me when I felt scared without being forceful. I can’t wait to come back !

Great experience with Zoltan and miles My partner and I enjoyed our first time canyoning with miles and Zoltan and couldn't have had a better time.
The guides were extremely safety focused but still kept it light hearted enough that we didn't feel overwhelmed.
The experience itself was fantastic and such a rush. Moments of panic but trusting these guys knew what they were doing. So glad we did this.
Tha k you miles and Zoltan for looking after us and giving us this experience!

We had an incredible experience canyoning and abseiling with high and wild. The guides made everyone feel safe and comfortable, and their knowledge about wildlife and fauna was incredible.

It is a must do in the Blue Mountains! Empress falls and canyons were incredible. I will certainly be back for more!

High and Wild Adventure, AMAZING This was one of thr best adventures we have ever done, and we have done some great things! The tour was amazing, the guide Ben, was awesome! Do one of these tours, there are things worth paying for and this is it!! The lunch they provide too is delicious

Great time! First time and they made me feel super comfortable and confident. Loved getting the camera to use as a group. It was physical but not too much for me!!!

Awesome experience! The first part of the day when we learned how to abseil was a bit cold due to weather, heavy rain, but I think this only prepared for the rest of our day so this didn’t bother us at all.

The group and our guides Luke and Zoltan was great and had a very good spirit.

Due to the rain we got a lot of water in the canyon which I believe only made our experience better!

The canyon and rainforest was beautiful.

The waterfall was poring to heavily for us beginners to abseil down so we abseiled beside the waterfall. Safety first!

All in all, an amazing experience and I cannot wait to go canyoning again.