Prepare yourself for an adrenaline-pumping wilderness experience. Butterbox Canyon is designed for true adventure seekers, offering a thrilling challenge that is definitely not for the faint-hearted. Your journey begins with three technical abseils before you reach the main creek, where you will scramble around massive boulders and trek through pristine wilderness. 🧗

The Ultimate Canyoning Highlights

Soon, you will reach the absolute highlight of the canyon: two spectacular abseils that guide you directly down a roaring, vertical waterfall. The stance between these abseils is a dramatic chockstone, wedged in an incredibly airy position halfway down the waterfall. This is canyoning at its absolute best! Another thrilling abseil and a leap into the deep pools bring us to the end of the canyon, where we sneak up through steep gullies and traverse narrow, scenic ledges.

The excitement continues with an easy 10-metre rock climb positioned 300 metres above the base of the canyon, offering breathtaking views. 🌟 A scenic walk then leads us comfortably back to the car park.

Why Adventure With Us?

• Decades of Experience: Established in 1989, we have safely guided over 100,000 people on unforgettable adventures.
• Fully Certified: We are fully insured and licensed by National Parks and the Blue Mountains City Council.
• Exclusive Accommodation: We are the only company to offer convenient accommodation packages. 🏡

Convenient Central Meeting Point

We meet at our office located inside the Blue Mountains YHA at 207 Katoomba Street, Katoomba. It is an easy 5-minute walk from Katoomba Train Station, with free all-day parking available at the rear of the hostel.

Gear and What to Bring

Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy running or hiking shoes, and bring water and a camera. For canyoning, bring running shoes that you do not mind getting wet, a swimsuit, and a waterproof camera. If you don’t have one we supply a waterproof camera free of charge. We also have helmets fitted with GoPro mounts to capture every thrilling moment! 🎒

Premium Inclusions

Our full-day trips include all technical equipment (abseil gear, wetsuit, waterproof backpack, climbing shoes), lunch, and transport from our office. We also include a waterproof camera for the group.

Age and Fitness Guidelines

We have welcomed adventurers aged 6 to 86! Generally, we require a minimum age of 14 years for our summer canyoning trips. If you have kids under this age, please check suitability before booking. Average fitness is suitable for most of our adventures, but our long-day canyons require a higher level of physical fitness.

Weather and Group Bookings

We operate our abseiling, canyoning, and survival courses in light rain, though fine weather is required for rock climbing. We also specialise in private groups, including bucks and hens parties, corporate groups, and social clubs. If your preferred date is not scheduled, we can often arrange custom dates to suit your schedule.

Important Safety Information

Non-swimmers are welcome to participate! The waterproof backpack and wetsuit we supply act as excellent buoyancy devices. Please ensure you meet the swimming requirements prior to booking. We also happily cater for vegetarians; please request this at the time of booking.