Keen to try a day of Abseiling or Climbing, then look no further, our professional instructors will take care of you every step of the way.

A short drive from Newcastle we have a license to operate commercially on some magnificent cliffs suitable for both climbing or Abseiling.

Firstly, Walking Rivers believes its more rewarding and exciting when you are engaged fully in the experience.To be fully engaged, we commit to provide you with professional training and all the time you need to take that first step over the edge.

Secondly, we provide all transport, food, training, and equipment for you to have an exhilarating, memorable day.

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WHY WE LOVE OUR NEWCASTLE ABSEILING ADVENTURE

The area we visit offers everything we need for our day Abseiling.

After a gentle walk, we arrive at some easy Abseiling walls to get you started. We adhere strongly to challenge by choice principals and only progress to higher cliffs when you are feeling comfortable.
As with anything as your technique improves, so will your enthusiasm for increasing the height.

Being only a couple of hours drive north of a major city, Newcastle NSW also adds to the appeal of the day in the bush.

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ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS

The Walking Rivers, Newcastle Abseiling Adventure is very much a social event.

Spending a day playing on cliffs with a group of like-minded people is a highlight that stays in peoples memories for a very long time.

Abseiling delivers an enormous sense of personal accomplishment and satisfaction like very few other outdoor pursuits. Additionally as well as being good for the mind, it is good physically as well.

You can choose to only descend and walk back to the top, a form of passive exercise or for the more agile and fit person there is always the option of climbing back up the cliff. Climbing up is very physically demanding and great exercise whilst having fun.

If you are into photography while you are hanging on the cliff face, sometimes a once in a lifetime opportunity that perfect shot will present itself.

Unparalleled scenery that can only be observed through Abseiling is undoubtedly one of the top highlights for the Newcastle Abseiling Adventure.

For some people, a highlight is just exploring new area’s:
where does that track lead, what’s that cliff-like for Abseiling down , does that stream have a waterfall, etc

Whatever may be your reason for joining us on the Newcastle Abseiling Adventure day I am confident you will have ample opportunity for that reason to be satisfied.

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MORE ABOUT THE WILDLIFE

The wildlife in the cliff area can be varied and abundant.

It is not uncommon to spot kangaroos, wallaby, and Goannas as well as a wide variety of birds.

Our activity area is a protected area that provides critical habitat for over 150 native species of animals including wallabies, gliders, brush and ring-tailed possums, amphibians and reptiles. Additionally, there are also over 130 species of birds (Atlas of NSW wildlife 2006)

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GETTING THERE IS HALF THE FUN

Our one-day Newcastle Abseiling Adventure starts from our home base in Newcastle;

The Walking Rivers bus travels from Newcastle out through Lake Macquarie and onto our start point, Black Stump Cliffs and the picnic grounds hidden away in the beautiful Watagan Mountains . (approximately 1.5 hours driving).

Our coach can pick people up at one of our designated meeting places along the way and return you to the same spot.

We are as flexible as possible with our pickups to try and make it easy for you. Talk to us on an individual basis to arrange your pickup point. Of course, we will bring you back to your pick up location when your adventure ends.

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ABOUT THE FOOD

We have to say, people always have a big appetite after a morning of excitement and abseiling action. So we always make sure there is plenty to eat during our barbecue lunch break. Furthermore, we also provide snacks just in case you get hungry while climbing or Abseiling. A Walking Rivers policy you will never go hungry, even after a day’s Abseiling out in the fresh air.

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ABOUT YOU

If you are at all apprehensive about your abilities to undertake the Newcastle Abseiling Adventure please remember our experienced instructors will train you in the skills needed to complete the journey.

All you need is to be moderately fit and have a yearning for some safe and controlled adventure.

Going on a fully guided adventure is very different to going it alone. Being conducted by professional, trained, qualified people allows us to go to many places that would be unthinkable on our own.

Additionally, we consider you to be part of a team overcoming all the challenges the Newcastle Abseiling Adventure throws at us.

Walking Rivers has comprehensive risk management and contingency plans in place as well safety procedures that ensure you will be free to not worry about anything too much other than having fun.

Let us know if you are you have any questions after checking the list of what we include , let us know if you have any questions about anything relating to gear.

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