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Twister Canyon
verified
ACA 3B
Moderate flood risk
Lithgow, NSW
Short jump-and-slide Newnes Plateau canyon, the standard pairing with Rocky Creek for a single-day intro abseil-light trip.
Check the fixed handline at the exit before committing, it has been reported damaged or missing. Combine with Rocky Creek for a full day. Newnes Plateau access roads need clearance after rain.
Logistics
| Manager | NSW NPWS / Forestry Corporation NSW (Newnes State Forest access) |
|---|---|
| Permit | No permit required for descent. Access roads cross Newnes State Forest fire trails, conditions vary. |
| Distance | ~0.2 mi |
| Elevation | ~197 ft change |
| Time | ~2 hr (15 min approach, 45 min descent, 45 min exit) |
| Technical | Short canyon, no rope required for most parties. Nearly 10 small drops into deep pools, most jumpable or sliddable, biggest jump around 3 m. Closes with a narrow deep pool and a slippery handlined cliff descent. Australian v2a2 II. |
| Season | Nov-Mar |
| Flood risk | Moderate. Short upper catchment, but the constricted drops fill fast. Avoid after recent thunderstorms. |
| Vehicle access | HC recommended on Newnes Plateau fire trails, 4WD after rain |
| Crowd | Very popular with commercial groups and beginners, often combined with Rocky Creek downstream |
| Coordinates | -33.2854, 150.2852 |