Conditions:Whungee Wheengee-20240417213228

Latest:	7 Apr 2024 (1 yr, 1 month ago)

Reported by:	Alexmotyka (26 reports)
Quality:	Good
Waterflow:	Moderate Low
Wetsuit:	Full wetsuit
Water temperature:
Difficulty:	Special challenges
Time:

Team: 5 people with experience level Beginner to Advanced

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Comments: Whungee Wheengee conditions report from Sunday 7 April 2024.

24 hours after 200mm of rain fell.

A LOT of water has moved through the canyon with evidence of water levels climbing over 2 metres in places. A lot of sand has moved through the canyon changing the creek floor a lot. There a few soft quicksand like spots where your foot can go in up over your knee.

The first hand over hand down climb (after the second abseil [after the entry abseil - the one some people just climb down]) has two very large logs/trees that are unstable. They literally moved under us as we were climbing over them. Advise it to climb up to rock and abseil off smaller tree (the one that has ratty old handline tat that everyone leaves in place because most people need a handline for this problem) instead of risking being pinned by logs if they shift.

The first duck under is clogged with a lot of unstable debris. Advise is not to attempt. Can be climbed over (do not climb debris) on river left). Second duck under has become a lot narrower. A lot of sand has been washed through the canyon at this point and the creek bed is now shallower at this point making the duck under a lot smaller. A small air gap was still present but the space under the water is now much smaller. Advise it to climb around on the river right rather than you going through duck under.

Third duck under in the longer glowworm cave (there are several glowworm caves so hopefully you grok which one I’m talk about) is ok. Waterfalls all had a lot more water than normal but still doable if you’re comfortable abseiling in the flow. Sometimes you can avoid the vertical water with care… sometimes you can’t.

Wollangambie is in flood. Crossing to Whungee Wheengee entry track is quite a bit higher with water up to armpits (for tall people). Depending on the strength of your party I would recommend swimming a rope across for others to hold onto. But it’s likely that water levels will subside quite a bit by next weekend.

In general there will be more problem solving than usual as the increased water and shifted logs and debris have changed to character of the canyon enough for you to require it.

As always… play safe and canyon within your skill set, experience and training.

All condition reports

Date	Quality	Waterflow	Wetsuit	Difficulty	Time	Team	Reported by
7 Apr 2024	Good	Moderate Low	Full wetsuit	Special challenges		5 people Beginner to Advanced	Alexmotyka (26 reports)
Comment: Whungee Wheengee conditions report from Sunday 7 April 2024. 24 hours after 200mm of rain fell. A LOT of water has moved through the canyon with evidence of water levels climbing over 2 metres in places. A lot of sand has moved through the canyon changing the creek floor a lot. There a few soft quicksand like spots where your foot can go in up over your knee. The first hand over hand down climb (after the second abseil [after the entry abseil - the one some people just climb down]) has two very large logs/trees that are unstable. They literally moved under us as we were climbing over them. Advise it to climb up to rock and abseil off smaller tree (the one that has ratty old handline tat that everyone leaves in place because most people need a handline for this problem) instead of risking being pinned by logs if they shift. The first duck under is clogged with a lot of unstable debris. Advise is not to attempt. Can be climbed over (do not climb debris) on river left). Second duck under has become a lot narrower. A lot of sand has been washed through the canyon at this point and the creek bed is now shallower at this point making the duck under a lot smaller. A small air gap was still present but the space under the water is now much smaller. Advise it to climb around on the river right rather than you going through duck under. Third duck under in the longer glowworm cave (there are several glowworm caves so hopefully you grok which one I’m talk about) is ok. Waterfalls all had a lot more water than normal but still doable if you’re comfortable abseiling in the flow. Sometimes you can avoid the vertical water with care… sometimes you can’t. Wollangambie is in flood. Crossing to Whungee Wheengee entry track is quite a bit higher with water up to armpits (for tall people). Depending on the strength of your party I would recommend swimming a rope across for others to hold onto. But it’s likely that water levels will subside quite a bit by next weekend. In general there will be more problem solving than usual as the increased water and shifted logs and debris have changed to character of the canyon enough for you to require it. As always… play safe and canyon within your skill set, experience and training.