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Site specific information for Narrow Neck which is a large sandstone-cliffed peninsula of rock that divides the Jamison Valley and Megalong Valley south of Katoomba. It juts about 13km out towards the Coxs River and the upper part of Warragamba Dam.
Guiding Ratios
Guiding Ratios
Overall Numbers: Guide to Participants ratio 1:8. Max group size 18.
Active Participants: There must be a minimum of 1 guide per belay system, assuming a top belay system is being used.
Non Active Participants: Non Active participants can wait in a designated waiting area shown by the guide and be deemed responsible for their own safety in that area.
Turn off Cliff Drive onto Glenraphael Drive. Drive 800m until you reach the carpark and gate on the right. All abseils are beyond the gate, as marked.
✅ Packing List
✅ Packing List
Client Gear:
Client Gear:
Harness + descending device- 1 per client
✅ Abseil Gloves
✅ Helmet - 1 per client
✅ 8 meter cordelette
Ropes and Rigging
Ropes and Rigging
✅ 40m Static Rope x 2
✅ 20m Static Rope x 2
✅ 5m Safety Line x 1
✅ 8 meter cordelette x 1
✅ Harness + descending device- 1 per client
✅ Rigging Carabiners x- 6
✅ Rope Protections x 2
✅ Bolt Plates x 6
Safety:
Safety:
✅ First Aid Kit
✅ PLB
Packing List
Packing List
Client Gear:
Client Gear:
Harness + descending device- 1 per client
🔲 Abseil Gloves
🔲 Helmet - 1 per client
🔲 8 meter cordelette
Ropes and Rigging
Ropes and Rigging
🔲 40m Static Rope x 2
🔲 20m Static Rope x 2
🔲 5m Safety Line x 1
🔲 8 meter cordelette x 1
🔲 Harness + descending device- 1 per client
🔲 Rigging Carabiners x- 6
🔲 Rope Protections x 2
🔲 Bolt Plates x 6
Safety:
Safety:
🔲 First Aid Kit
🔲 PLB
Site Specific Information
Site Specific Information
DO NOT PARK in front of locked gate
Narrow Neck is a popular guiding location. Be aware there will likely be other operators at the site.
4WD Track is the only safe area for clients to be waiting unattended. This must be made clear in the brief.
Guides be aware that it is easy for clients to get lost walking up after the 30m abseil. Guide to show client exit track or be very clear on instructions. When possible send clients back up in groups.
For further general abseil briefing information click through the below steps.
Site Specific Rigging
Site Specific Rigging
Beginner Abseil Wall (3-5 m):
Beginner Abseil Wall (3-5 m):
Clients should take their time and focus on body position and technique before moving on to the intermediate abseil wall.
If 2 guides are available a bottom belay system can be used
Top rope belay to be used if only 1 guide is available
Intermediate Abseil Wall (15 m):
Intermediate Abseil Wall (15 m):
Top rope belay/ munter mule releasable system to be used.
2m safety line to be attached before approaching the cliff edge
Clients to be sent back up in groups whenever possible, following well worn path to the right of abseil (facing cliff wall).
Advanced Abseil Wall (35 m):
Advanced Abseil Wall (35 m):
Top rope belay/ munter mule releasable system to be used.
2m safety line to be attached before approaching the cliff edge
2nd Guide to assist with pulling clients into bottom ledge, either using the abseil line or an extension cordelette if needed.
Clients to be sent back up in groups whenever possible, following well worn path to the left of abseil (facing cliff wall).
Phone Reception
Phone Reception
Meeting Carpark: Poor Reception
Beginner Abseil: Poor Reception
Intermediate Abseil: No Reception
Advance Abseil: Poor Reception
Nearest Good Reception: Cliff Drive
Site Specific Interpretations
Site Specific Interpretations
The wind and how it shapes the vegetation - could also add pyro-phillic discussion post fires
Toileting
Toileting
There are no on site toilet facilities. Clients should be advised on this before starting the day.
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