Rosewood Canyon

Hidden deep within Dorrigo National Park, Rosewood Canyon is a spectacular, highly aquatic canyon carved into the rainforest of the Dorrigo Escarpment.

Rosewood is a significant step up from our introductory trips and takes the adventure to another level. Bigger abseils, more technical terrain and a more committing environment make for a longer, more demanding day. It’s best suited to people with previous canyoning or outdoor experience, or fit and capable participants with a genuine appetite for adventure.

Our day begins on foot, following the walking track towards Coachwood Falls before leaving the track behind, gearing up and entering Rosewood Canyon.

From here, the adventure builds quickly. We swim, wade and scramble downstream through beautiful rainforest until the creek begins to drop away into the gorge. The first major obstacle a 7m jump marks the beginning of the more committing section of the canyon, Beyond this point, there is no turning back.

Rosewood drops rapidly through the Dorrigo Escarpment, with one waterfall following another. We abseil, traverse, scramble, swim and jump our way through a seemingly endless series of waterfalls and deep pools.

Then comes the finale.

The creek reaches the edge of the escarpment and disappears over the spectacular Red Cedar Falls. Our final descent is an unforgettable 45-metre abseil through the waterfall. At the base stands the giant red cedar that gives the falls its name, towering above the creek as we complete our descent.

Many people have stood below Red Cedar Falls and looked up.

Few have ever seen what lies hidden above.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Experience: Previous canyoning experience is recommended, but isn’t essential for every participant. Fit and capable people with relevant outdoor experience, confidence with heights and water, and a genuine appetite for adventure may also be suitable. Contact us if you're unsure.

Recommended Lead up Adventures: Bangalore Canyon

Minimum Age: 15+

What’s Involved: Waterfall abseils up to 45 metres, optional jumps up to 9m, guided rappels, roped traverses, swimming and scrambling.

Requirements: Good fitness and full mobility required. Participants must be able to swim and be comfortable in deep, fast moving water, with heights and waterfall abseils, moving over slippery and uneven terrain, and spending a full day in a remote and committing outdoor environment.

Expectations: Rosewood is a committing canyon. Once we have progressed beyond certain points, it is not possible to turn around or leave the canyon.

Adventurous activities are tough. You should expect the possibility of, at times, being uncomfortable, wet, cold, tired or scared.

Don’t book this tour without first discussing what the tour involves with all members of your group and checking they meet the experience and trip requirements.

Duration: 8-9 hours total, including approximately 5-6 hours in the canyon.

What’s Included:

• Two highly trained and qualified canyoning guides

• All specialist canyoning and safety equipment.

• All safety instructions and guidance.

• Transport between the meeting point and the canyon.

• A healthy lunch and snacks.

• Free photos and videos from your adventure sent after the tour.

Group minimum: This tour requires a minimum of 4 participants to operate. If booking with fewer people, please contact us to check available dates where minimum numbers have already been met. Alternatively, you may secure a departure by booking at the 4 participant minimum rate.

Group limit: Maximum 8 participants per group.

Meeting location: Dorrigo NP Rainforest Centre. Pick up and drop off from Coffs Harbour or Bellingen can be arranged.