Angie Good afternoon The search for the two women missing here at Gambia Canyon resumed early this morning. It lies upstream of the Du Faurs Creek Junction. The bodies of two women who went missing while canyoning in the Blue Mountains yesterday have been recovered by police. “We provided significant support to her family and that will be ongoing. A Day at The Zoo – Taronga Zoo – 15 April 2021, Birdwood Gully and The Gooch Track – 14 April 2021, Sapphos Leap and Carters Falls – 14 April 2021, Mudlarks Cooks River Bird Survey – 13 April 2021, Central Plateau of Tasmania Walk – 22nd January – 4th February 2014 – Part 1 – Higgs Track to the Walls of Jerusalem, Warrimoo to Blaxland Walk – 22 October 2020, Birds at Sydney Olympic Park – 4 October 2020. Earlier this month two canyoneers drowned in Australia due to being pulled into a "whirlpool", or what was most likely a sieve. Whirlpool Canyon (Wollangambe River) Posted on December 10, 2017 December 20, 2017 Author T2. It was clearly visible in the clear water. Acting Comm. The first section is not as commonly visited (although it is very fine). All of Wollangambe Canyon lies in a very special part of the Greater Blue Mountains known as the “Wollangambe Wilderness”. They were joined on the trip with seven other students and led by a veteran canyoner. The light is too contrasty. Senior Constable Foster's partner was canyoning with the group at the Wollangambe River in Mount Wilson and hiked 45 minutes to get mobile reception and call Triple-0. There is a track going down to a little below the junction of Du Faurs Creek and the Wollangambe, but most people turn of that track and take a short cut to the start of the canyon. On one trip, many years ago, a platypus, was in the canyon and paddled up to us on our lilos and remained in close view for about ten minutes. All times AEST (GMT +10). The 39-year-old woman has been identified as serving NSW Police officer, Senior Constable Kelly Foster, who has most … A slide show of photos of Wollangambe Canyon and some of its tributary canyons. When its a hot day in Sydney, its hard to imagine a better or more delightful place to be in that in the Wollangambe. Witnesses told how Senior Constable Foster dived into the water after seeing the woman's inflatable lilo get sucked into the whirlpool in Wollangambe Canyon. Is the end at the junction of du faurs creek and wollangambe or the start? Leave no trace of your visit. Police have offered “significant support both to the family and her colleagues”, he added. The beginners on the tragic trek included Sen Con Foster and the Chinese student who perished with her, and has yet to be identified. “Kelly had battled breast cancer but she was totally committed to being a police officer,” he said. Wendy and myself had lilos. Some other parties were in the canyon. Lanyon said Ms Foster was “a very loved and respected member of the New South Wales police force”. But as the officer, who recently returned to work after beating breast cancer, attempted to drag the woman out she too was sucked under by the powerful currents. Wollangambe Canyon is a magnet for canyoners, but not always so placid as this visitor found it. Don’t expect exit signs or marked tracks. Whirlpool Canyon falls firmly in this category, which is why I’d never before visited it. Trip cap is between 4 and 6, depending on how many people are willing to drive (let me know if you can). Picture: Adam YipSource:News Corp Australia. The “Tourist Section” is the second main section of canyon in the Wollangambe. “Her untimely passing yesterday is a great tragedy both for her family but also for the entire police family,” he said. More than a … Canyoneers drown in "whirlpool" in Australia's Wollangambe Canyon. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2021. despite being quite accessible from mt wilson, whirlpool doesn’t seem to get anywhere near the same level of visitation as the canyons further downstream the wollangambe river. Despite being quite accessible from Mt Wilson, Whirlpool doesn’t seem to get anywhere near the same level of visitation as the canyons further downstream the Wollangambe River. On a hot sunny day, photography is hard. Not only is Kelly part of the police family, but her family as well are part of our family. Read Next But Rik found it not too hard to manhandle down the bouldery sections and it was certainly much faster that lilos for the long pools. Emergency services were forced to suspend their search operation about 6pm on Saturday because of poor weather conditions after arriving at the Wollangambe Canyon in … Cameron Price reports. “Later on today I‘ll certainly be going to visit her colleagues out of Lithgow to show my support. News.com.au has contacted the Upper Blue Mountains Bushwalking Club for comment. No abseils or ropes are involved.”. The bodies of Senior Constable Kelly Foster, 39, and the younger woman were recovered on Sunday about midday after they went missing at Wollangambe Canyon yesterday. You may want to look at Tom Brennan’s Guide, Your email address will not be published. The river gums in the creek bed, twisted, gnarled and tortured by powerful floods. Wollangambe Canyon New South Wales Australia Alltrails. Canyoning in Wollangambe Canyon. Build no cairns. This is a very fine section of the creek with the canyon walls being exquisitely sculpted. There is not too much of this in the Wollangambe. 0.0km Start at Cathedral Reserve Camping Ground (firetrail) 2.2km Start of track down from firetrail to Wollagambe Canyon 3.6km Reach Wollangambe Canyon at MGA560916 (8931-2S Wollangambe map) 9.0km Junction of Whungee Wheengee Canyon (MGA568919) 10.4km Exit point from Wollangambe River (MGA572925) 13.2km Turn right onto Mount Wilson (North) firetrail 13.8km … The bodies of two women were discovered in the Blue Mountains on Sunday at midday after a gruelling land and water search. Recent wind storms have brought down some trees and there are new logs and branches to climb over in the canyon. Emergency services were called to Wollangambe Canyon, Mount Wilson, about 2.30pm on Saturday, after the two women disappeared in the Wollangambe River. The two most popular sections lie below Mt Wilson, and are excellent lilo trips on a summer day. It lies upstream of the Du Faurs Creek Junction. Their bodies were found about midday today (Sunday 3 January 2021). Ms Foster joined the police force 10 years ago, starting as a probationary constable at Newtown Local Area Command. I didn’t know what to expect. One beautiful section, that I have photographed for many years has now been smashed and is littered with debris from fallen trees. Alpaca’s have gone viral….. Any idea where I can find further information about this canyon? Tributes have flowed since the accident for the bravery of the “selfless” policewoman who tried to save the Chinese student after she was knocked into the water and immediately began to struggle. In a statement, NSW police said the women were with eight other people canyoning at Wollangambe Canyon, Mount Wilson, when then were sucked under the water about 12.30pm on Saturday. Emergency services rushed to the scene at about 2.30pm on Saturday after the women disappeared beneath the water however it wasn’t until yesterday that police divers found their bodies nearby. Emergency services during the search of Wollangambe River near Mount Wilson. Austin Farnworth. The Wollangambe River, an Australian perennial river that is part of the Hawkesbury –Nepean catchment within the Sydney Basin, is located in the Greater Blue Mountains Area of New South Wales. Leaving Sydney around 8:30am, we were parked at the Mt Wilson fire station and on the track down to the Wollangambe River by 10am. Categories. Two women have died in a canyon tragedy in the New South Wales Blue Mountains in a remarkable act of heroism. Senior Constable Kelly Foster died in the Blue Mountains on Saturday after she and a 24-year-old woman were sucked into a whirlpool at Wollangambe Canyon. There are several side canyons in this section which are well worth investigating from the bottom. 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A NSW Police officer died after she heroically attempted to rescue a young woman who was swept into a whirlpool in the Blue Mountains. It is part of Blue Mountains National Park and also part of the greater Colo-Hunter Wilderness. news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site>news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site. Whirlpool Canyon. This one is very accessible and is a “must do” side trip. The women had not been seen since disappearing beneath the water’s surface on Saturday in Wollangambe Canyon at Mount Wilson, north of the Blue Mountains. “The fact that her death has been felt so hard by the NSW Police Force demonstrates the respect that she held.”. Two women aged 24 and 39 were with a larger group on Saturday before they were sucked into a whirlpool and disappeared at the Wollangambe canyon. Rik had his new Alpacka pack raft to try out. (The rescue tubes borrowed for this trip were not used for active patrols. It’s an intermediate level canyon near Mt Wilson (Cathedral of Ferns). We have a great structure in place within the police force to ensure that all of her colleagues are supported. “Kelly’s selfless action in attempting to rescue the 24-year-old woman shows the highest qualities that a police officer can possibly demonstrate and really vindicates why I’m so proud of the NSW police force and all of the police officers we work with,” Acting Comm. Whirlpool Canyon falls firmly in this category, which is why I’d never before visited it. She was confirmed as a constable in May 2012. The notes below describe the lower tourist section, often called Wollangambe 2. Part way through the first pool we were entertained by a party of kids doing some high water jumps. The Wollangambe River passes through numerous sections of canyon on its way to the Colo River. Ms Foster attempted to rescue the 24-year-old, but was also sucked in. Please respect this amazing place. 10/04/2016 All Day. Lanyon said. Course and features. The first section is not as commonly visited (although it is very fine). “Come and join us on a lazy day floating or swimming down the Wollangambe at Mt Wilson,” the club wrote in the lead up to the ill-fated trek. Discussion in 'Accidents and Near Misses' started by Austin Farnworth, Jan 18, 2021. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. It can be accessed from Wollangambe Crater – and the constriction starts about half way down from the Crater (to the junction). In some canyons you can make do with reflected light. The NSW policewoman who died tragically in a canyoning trip gone wrong belonged to a Blue Mountains bushwalking club that promoted the spot as good for a “lazy day floating or swimming”. Speaking to reporters today, NSW Acting Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon revealed a tragic detail about Ms Foster’s past, saying she had only recently returned to policing after time off battling cancer. Your email address will not be published. An international student, 24, was among a group swimming on inflatable lilos at the popular Wollangambe Canyon (pictured) when she was sucked into the whirlpool… i didn’t know what to expect. Rob swam. The longest pool in the “Tourist Section” is the very last pool – between the Water Dragon junction and the usual exit. So they are overkill for Wollangambe Canyon. Wollangambe Canyon is a (relatively) easy canyon in the Blue Mountains, requiring no abseils and basic navigation skills – bring a lilo and keep an eye out for the exit! On its website, the club warns canyoning is physically demanding, but describes Wollangambe as only of “medium” difficulty and suitable for “fit beginners”. The trek that saw a police officer die trying to rescue a student in the Blue Mountains was only meant to be a “lazy day swimming”. The “Tourist Section” is the second main section of canyon in the Wollangambe. Specifically I was looking for GPS coordinates for the start and end points. NSW Police say Senior Constable Kelly Foster was pulled underwater while trying to rescue an international student from China, after the latter was tipped off her lilo by a whirlpool in Mount Wilson. Serendipity means an unexpected pleasant discovery a good description of this beautiful mt wilson canyon. In May 2014, she joined the State Crime Command working as an intel analyst until May 2020. “I’d like to extend my deepest sympathies and heartfelt thoughts to her family, not only to her family, but also the family of the 24-year-old female who was with Kelly.”. Required fields are marked *. She was most recently working at Chifley Police District, stationed at Lithgow Police Station. It can be accessed from Wollangambe Crater – and the constriction starts about half way down from the Crater (to the junction). The Wollangambe River rises about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) southeast of Happy Valley Springs, below Newnes Junction and within the Great Dividing Range. Emergency services were called to Wollangambe Canyon, Mount Wilson, about 2.30pm (Saturday 2 January 2021), after two women were swept into a whirlpool in the Wollangambe River and disappeared. There are a lot of delightful things to see as you paddle down on a lilo. Despite being quite accessible from Mt Wilson, Whirlpool doesn’t seem to get anywhere near the same level of visitation as the canyons further downstream the Wollangambe River. … This Sunday I’ll be heading to Whirlpool Canyon. by Chris Sharples. A police officer gave her own life trying to save a young woman who was sucked into a Whirlpool. after a 1 2 hour easy grade bushwalk a 15 metre abseil takes you to down to creek level and it's lush temperate rainforest. On the Sunday, another warm day, we went down a section of Wollangambe Canyon. Party: T2, Em, Kshitij, and Bron (on and off) Sometimes I feel like an easy day out, travelling through a canyon I know will deliver maximum bang for my effort. The day before we had visited Bowens Creek. Two women, aged 24 and 39, were sucked into a whirlpool before disappearing underwater around 12.30pm on Saturday at Wollangambe River near Mount Wilson. It was nice to wander up Water Dragon Canyon, one of many side canyons to the Wollangambe. These light weight, but surprisingly tough, rafts are designed for white water. An old favorite! Canyoning; Date/Time. We’ll look after them.”. The Daily Telegraph reported Ms Foster and the woman she tried to save were both new members of the Upper Blue Mountains Bushwalking Club. Grave fears held for two NSW women dragged into a whirlpool A placid and innocent attraction in parts, Wollangambe Canyon's wild waters can be lethal. “There are long swims and rock scrambling below magnificent cliff walls. 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