Abseiling in Blue Mountains: Learn 5 rappels in one day

Start small, finish on an overhanging cliff

Learn abseiling in the Blue Mountains over eight hours with a professional guide, progressing from a 5-metre practice abseil through to a 30-metre overhanging descent, then five more rappels in the narrow Grose Valley canyon. No experience needed. Lunch is included and you choose your meal at booking. All equipment, helmets, harnesses and ropes are provided. Minimum age is 14 and you need reasonable fitness and no major fear of heights.

The experience

What does it take to abseil down a 30-metre overhang? This class starts you with a 5-metre drop to teach the technique, then builds through 15-metre abseils before you tackle the overhanging pitch that defines the morning. Your instructor walks you through each step, so there's no guessing. Just the mechanics of the rope, the harness and how your body moves through space. By midday you've done the hardest part of the day and earned the break.

After lunch you travel north to Grose Valley, where the canyon narrows and steepens. Five more abseils, each up to 20 metres, drop you deeper into the canyon walls. A 45-minute walk with views back to the car closes the day. The whole experience runs eight hours and covers ground that looks dramatic but stays manageable. The canyon is steep and narrow, but the access is straightforward enough that the focus stays on the abseiling itself, not on scrambling to reach it.

You'll need reasonable fitness and good footwear (running shoes or hiking boots) plus a litre of water and sensible outdoor clothing. The operator provides all the technical gear: helmets, harnesses, ropes. Pick your gourmet lunch from a menu that includes satay chicken, Vietnamese chicken, turkey, roast beef, salami, falafel, or vegan and vegetarian options. Email your choice and any dietary needs at least 48 hours ahead. National Park fees are included.

What’s included

• Professional guide leading the class in English.
• all abseiling equipment including helmets, harnesses and ropes.
• National Park fees.
• gourmet lunch with your choice of menu (satay chicken, Vietnamese chicken, turkey, roast beef, salami, falafel, vegan or vegetarian options).

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Child (14 to 17 years) · Under 14: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “The High and Wild office is at 207 Katoomba St, Katoomba, Australia. We are inside Blue Mountains YHA.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Demanding physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by High and Wild Pty Ltd

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and walks you through every step, so you follow the instruction comfortably whether you've abseiled before or this is your first time. Reasonable fitness and no major fear of heights are what you need to finish the day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (14 to 17 years). Under 14: they can't be included in the booking.

Do I need abseiling experience to do this?

No. The class starts with a 5-metre abseil to teach you the technique, whether you've rappelled before or never. The instructor explains each step as you progress through to the longer descents.

What's the Grose Valley part of the day like?

After lunch you walk to a narrow, steep canyon north of Katoomba and do five abseils up to 20 metres each. A 45-minute walk with views brings you back to the car.

How do I choose my lunch?

The operator sends you a menu with options like satay chicken, Vietnamese chicken, turkey, roast beef, salami, falafel, and vegan and vegetarian choices. Email your pick and any dietary restrictions or allergies at least 48 hours before the trip.

What fitness level do I need?

You need reasonable fitness and no major fear of heights. The class is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health. Minimum age is 14.

What do I bring and what's provided?

Bring good footwear (running shoes or hiking boots), a litre of water and sensible outdoor clothing. The operator provides all technical equipment: helmets, harnesses, ropes, and the professional guide.