Redbank Gorge

Redbank Gorge Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

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‌	Difficulty:‌2B II PG (v2a4 III) Raps:‌0 Metric Overall: 2-4h  ⟷3.9mi Approach: 1-2h  ⟷2.5mi  ↑722ft Descent: 30min-1h  ⟷0.3mi  ↓98ft Exit: 20min-1h  ⟷1.1mi No Red Tape:‌No permit required Shuttle:‌None Vehicle:4WD - High Clearance Rock type:Heavitree Quartzite
Start:	-23.5615, 132.5187
Parking:	-23.5774, 132.5187
Condition Reports:	28 Jun 2021 "Lots of dead fish in last pool, could climb around but was grade 16 solo...
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Regions:	Pacific Australia Northern Territory West MacDonnell Ranges

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Introduction

Remote wilderness slot canyon with several downclimbs (up to 4m) and a huge amount of swimming - longest approx 100m. It would be difficult, but possible to reverse the entire trip requiring several swimming starts to climb up small waterfalls.

Canyon grading:

V2

• - Easy climbing and down climbing with little exposure.
• - (V1) No rappels, rope normally unnecessary for progress.

A4

• - Prolonged immersion in cold water. (Swims longer than 30m, with no current)
• - (A3) Simple jumps between 3 and 5m

Commitment:

• - No escape in entire canyon.

Approach

Follow the walking track up to Mount Sonder, when it gains the ridge, walk west, following the ridge all the way to the start of the canyon.

Exit

Follow the walking track back to the car.

Red tape

Overnight off track walking needs a permit.

Credits

Redbank Gorge

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