Party: Luke S, Steph H, Ayla S & Mitch C
Grade: Really really easy, no wetsuits or abseils
Track notes: Last minute we all decided we wanted to do something fun for ANZAC day so we decided to do this canyon as it looked really easy and it was something we bring our friends along for as they were new to this sort of thing.
The canyon starts in Tahmoor just underneath a bridge next to a creek. The start of the canyon isn't very appealing, the creek is cemented and there is a lot of rubbish around. It is clear that a lot of people have been through there which is sad. After about 15 minutes it starts to really look like a canyon, even though there are still a lot of fluro markers on the trees to tell you which way to go.
On the left you go past mermaids pool, which is an absolutely beautiful water hole that you can swim in, although it is quite difficult to get down to. We stuck to the path which veered left, and eventually made our way down into the canyon. Once down there we were able to navigate ourselves through the canyon, and eventually found the exit and made our way back up.
This canyon was great for real beginners like those who have never been bushwalking, as it isn't too intense and it is a good way for them to get a taste of what it's all about (despite all the rubbish around!).
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| Mermaids Pool |
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| At the bottom of the canyon |
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| Pencil falls |
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| View on the way out |
