About us

Photo: Grand Canyon by Albert Hakvoort

Australian Canyoning Association (ACA), operating as Canyoning Australia, is the peak body for recreational canyoning in Australia.

We strive to legitimise and foster the sport of canyoning and its community through representation, education and advocacy.

We aim to:

  • foster an open and inclusive community

  • promote canyoning best practise leading to safe and responsible canyoning

  • promote a respect for the environment, balancing use, safety and protection

  • be voice for the canyoning community

Our plan

There is so much we can do to grow canyoning in Australia. Here are just some of the things we’d like to work on:

  • Liaison - working with government agencies, emergency services, land holders, outdoor associations and clubs on issues impacting our sport and community

  • Education - sharing and developing resources and guidelines for contemporary best practise techniques and skills

  • Canyon development - promote and guide responsible and sustainable canyon development that balances use, safety and the environment

  • Canyon Care - assisting practically in caring for canyoning related environments (for example, working with relevant authorities, arranging working bees for the purpose of anchor maintenance, track maintenance and bushcare)

  • Canyon beta - promote sharing of up-to-date canyon beta/track notes

  • Events - running canyoning festivals, meet ups and skills workshops

The team

Canyoning Australia is run by a small but passionate team of volunteers.

We’re in a period of committee transition (AGMs are a thing) and are looking for some fresh new faces to join the team. So are you excited about canyoning are willing to contribute back to the community? There is lots to do and many hands make light work. You don’t have to be an expert or a canyoning superstar… there is space for anyone willing to get involved.

Executive roles

  • President - Alex Motyka

  • Vice President - Julie Burton

  • Secretary and public officer - Matt Sage

  • Treasurer - David Mason

Ordinary committee roles

  • Social Media - Bek Burns

  • Canyon Care - Henrik Sorensen

  • FIC Representative - David Mason

  • Special Projects - Michal Banyi

  • Special Projects - Ben Case

  • Events - Vacant

  • Training - Vacant

  • 2025 Festival Chair - Vacant

  • Development - Vacant

The committee is not fixed. We can add and remove roles to suit the needs of the team and the community. If you want to be involved but don’t see a role that fits you then chat to us. We can make space for anyone willing to roll up their sleeves and be part of a collaborative and supportive team of volunteers.

History

  • 2018 - Established as the NSW Canyoning Association

  • 2019 - 1st Australian Canyoning Festival

  • 2020 - Name changed to Australian Canyoning Association

  • 2024 - Introduced Canyoning Australia as our trading name

Constitution

Australian Canyoning Association constitution (PDF, 669 KB) - current as of 26 November 2022