Abseiling the Kangaroo Point Cliffs in Brisbane
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Abseiling the Kangaroo Point Cliffs in Brisbane
By Riverlife Adventure Centre
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Ages 8-99, max of 100 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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- Local guide
- All necessary equipment
What's not included- Water bottle (drinks are available for purchase)
- Locker Hire $3.00 each
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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- Riverlife Adventure Centre, Naval Stores Kangaroo Point Cliffs Drive, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169, AustraliaPlease note there is no on-site parking available at Riverlife Adventure Centre. Get directions and information on how to find us here: https://riverlife.com.au/adventures/find-us/
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 23170P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 23170P2
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- Q8817WKjamesm0 contributionsSuperb experienceLauren hosted my tour. A superb experience and perfectly wrapped up a long 3 weeks at work. The weather was 'lamping it' down, but Lauren's enthusiasm really added to the afternoon, really knowledgeable and informative about the area and kayakingWritten November 21, 2024
- davidrR5453UK0 contributionsA new perspective of Brisbane.Thank you Daniel for a relaxing informative kayak tour up to the maritime museum. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking for a different perspective of the city. You will get wet so dress accordingly. You can rinse off at the river life facility.Written November 12, 2024
- MiroToronto0 contributionsGreat ExperienceOne of the best experiences while staying in Brisbane. I’d highly recommend it if you have a few hours to spend outside. Not only will you master (or perfect) your kayaking skills, but you will also enjoy the stunning views of the city. Of course, I should mention the wonderful crew who made it happen for us. Lauren and Daniel were amazing - the coolest instructors! We felt very safe under their care. They were very competent, very professional, and we really enjoyed our casual chat while kayaking. Meeting them was a very nice personal touch to the whole experience.Written November 4, 2024
- H3614TVsophieh0 contributionsHighly RecommendWe did the rock climbing at Kangaroo Point and had a great time. We had a really fun guide that made us feel very safe. The climbing itself was cool and suitable for different skill levels. Highly recommend!Written November 3, 2024
- hlinden80 contributionsGreat way to explore BrisbaneWhat a beautiful way to explore Brisbane on the river! Lauren , our guide, handled the entire process so well from safety reviews to helping us all get into our kayaks. I hardly recommend this place if you want a fun time!Written October 20, 2024
- jennyrY1938LD0 contributionsThe perfect experience for a Saturday night.We did the guided kayak tour at night. It was such an enjoyable experience, the staff was great and guided us through the activities perfectly. I highly recommend the night tour. The city lights, weather and water were amazing... a perfect experience for a Saturday night.Written October 6, 2024
- William G0 contributionsGreat staff, fun activity!My partner and I went to do rock climbing for two hours. Very friendly staff members, especially our instructor Tyler who was very patient with us despite our lack of experience and took good care of us during our time. Tyler maximised our time climbing and helped us out to get us as high up as we could. It was my partner’s first time climbing and now she wants to continue. It’s also a great location with amazing views!Written September 14, 2024
- davidzX2379BL0 contributionsGears stuck & 1/2 -full day hireBike gears didn’t change easily from 2nd to 3rd. Bike returned early for full day hire but they don’t allow option to refund the difference for half day.Written September 7, 2024
- 567julesd0 contributionsNice Trip On The RiverProfessionally run, friendly guide, all equipment looked good. It was a nice little run up the river and we took in some good views over the city, but I think I was just expecting more info about Brisbane and what we were seeing. Our guide was lovely and very capable, but I think we could probably have just hired kayaks and gone by ourselves and got a similar experience.Written September 7, 2024
- felicityw1770 contributionsRock-climbingTyler was a great instructor and very helpful! A great experience of climbing outdoors for the first time. All the equipment is included too!Written August 11, 2024
- annettet8580 contributionsA great night on the Brisbane River.We did our Fiesta de Kayak on Friday, 12rh July, 2024. The two young men who looked after us did a great job. We thoroughly enjoyed our kayaking and dinner. Thanks, River life!Written July 17, 2024
- johnathonm6330 contributionsAwesome experience :)Hired bikes for the day and rode along the Brisbane River - simply awesome! Great facilities, great service, and wonderful people to assist.Written June 12, 2024
- Journey468990817490 contributionsGreat fun!We had a fantastic time on the kayak tour. Alex was a great instructor and had an impressive knowledge of the river to share with us!Written June 10, 2024
- S9239CFkarenm0 contributionsAwesome activity highly recommend. 🤩The kayaking was a fantastic experience. It was a lovely way to see the city and a really relaxing journey along the river. Also a Great workout for the arms, I loved it! The guide was a really nice man who made the experience very enjoyable. He kindly took photos for us and then airdropped them to our phones. I would definately recommend this activity. 10/10😊Written June 9, 2024
- melissalA4549NG0 contributionsGreat experienceOur instructor was Lucas and he was fantastic. Kayak was fun and it was an incredible way to see our city from a different perspective!Written May 18, 2024
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Not Happy Jan
3 contributions
Mar 2023
I don't like to leave negative reviews, however as my experience was only last week, and resulted in pain and injury, I feel it's important to warn others in case they are subject to the same experience.
To start at the beginning, prior to my abseil there was no checking that I'd signed an indemnity form (I hadn't).
I was then provided with a harness that had no padding, it was simply the webbing without padding (unlike the instructor's fully-padded harness).
I've done abseiling several times with professional organisations, and each time has been a wonderful, uplifting experience. However this time I was very disappointed, and was left battered and bruised after a painful abseil with a cheap and nasty, unpadded harness. 4 days later and I still have bruises across my waist/hip area and lower back, which is due to the unpadded webbing taking my full body weight during the abseil. I told the instructor I was in a lot of pain as I stepped over the edge, and he said that was often the case and it would get better as I went fully over the edge. It didn't, and it was a painful, unenjoyable abseil. I had the option to do several abseils, however choses to stop after one due to the pain, and I let the instructor know.
When I returned to the Riverwalk building, one of the staff asked me how it had gone, and I said terrible and explained about the lack of padding and the pain - and that the instructor's harness had been fully padded. He told me it was because padded harnesses are too expensive. From my point of view they will be building a customer base of unhappy, negative reviews and this will impact their business significantly. Padded harness would save them money in the end.
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To start at the beginning, prior to my abseil there was no checking that I'd signed an indemnity form (I hadn't).
I was then provided with a harness that had no padding, it was simply the webbing without padding (unlike the instructor's fully-padded harness).
I've done abseiling several times with professional organisations, and each time has been a wonderful, uplifting experience. However this time I was very disappointed, and was left battered and bruised after a painful abseil with a cheap and nasty, unpadded harness. 4 days later and I still have bruises across my waist/hip area and lower back, which is due to the unpadded webbing taking my full body weight during the abseil. I told the instructor I was in a lot of pain as I stepped over the edge, and he said that was often the case and it would get better as I went fully over the edge. It didn't, and it was a painful, unenjoyable abseil. I had the option to do several abseils, however choses to stop after one due to the pain, and I let the instructor know.
When I returned to the Riverwalk building, one of the staff asked me how it had gone, and I said terrible and explained about the lack of padding and the pain - and that the instructor's harness had been fully padded. He told me it was because padded harnesses are too expensive. From my point of view they will be building a customer base of unhappy, negative reviews and this will impact their business significantly. Padded harness would save them money in the end.
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Written March 20, 2023
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wurzlinger
Vienna, Austria11 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
Brilliant experience! The location is lovely, with an amazing view which you enjoy when you're preparing for your descend. Jen, the instructor, was very attentive to the different levels of experience and perhaps confidence, and endured that everyone in the group felt save. Definitely recommend this activity to see the city in a different way and then stroll around Kangaroo Point and Southbank afterwards.
Written July 18, 2022
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Bernhard W
13 contributions
Apr 2022
WOW!!! What an awesome experience! Couldn't have done it without CASPER , our abseiling guide! He knew all the right things to say to comfort us through our hesitation of droppping over the edge, concquering that fear of giving into falling off a cliff when you begin the decent! Such a spectacular spot and such a beautiful cliff face. Once your're over it easy, as our guide said, just waddle on down like a penguin and dont forget to take in the spectacular views along the way!
I went with my two teenage sons and they had a blast! You even get to do it a second time if your keen! Thank you Riverlife and Casper for this wonderful experience. We will be back next holidays to climb the cliffs!!!
I went with my two teenage sons and they had a blast! You even get to do it a second time if your keen! Thank you Riverlife and Casper for this wonderful experience. We will be back next holidays to climb the cliffs!!!
Written April 15, 2022
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Hi Bernhard,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review! We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful time and I'll forward your feedback to Casper and the team. We look forward to welcoming you back to Riverlife for more climbing adventures soon! :)
Written May 8, 2022
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Kellee F
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Family
The second time down was more enjoyable as I was able to relax and listen and abseil down.
Enjoyable views while waiting. If going in a group, bring water you can leave on bench tables. Julian was very informative and knowledgeable, we felt confident and safe. Maybe to encourage and builf confidence, allow experienced abseiling people to go first so inexperienced people can watch and learn. Great experience!
Enjoyable views while waiting. If going in a group, bring water you can leave on bench tables. Julian was very informative and knowledgeable, we felt confident and safe. Maybe to encourage and builf confidence, allow experienced abseiling people to go first so inexperienced people can watch and learn. Great experience!
Written June 25, 2022
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Hi 495kelleef, thank you for your great review and advice. We are happy to hear that the second time around you were able to relax and take in the experience!
We are looking forward to seeing you on your next adventure!
Written June 27, 2022
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June
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
It was a good experience and Lachlan who was out instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful. I’ve never done abseiling before so he helped make me feel safe.
I do think however that the money was not quite worth the experience as the group was too large for individuals to get a good amount of experience.
I do think however that the money was not quite worth the experience as the group was too large for individuals to get a good amount of experience.
Written August 21, 2022
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sjb379
Scarborough, Australia97 contributions
I have wanted to abseil the Kangaroo Point cliffs since my first visit in 2018. Now living in Moreton Bay, I received a voucher as a birthday present. My visit was less than 2 weeks after the 2022 floods, but the Riverlife Centre was not showing any sign of their trauma. Clean and it seemed like all facilities were functioning.
The only thing that reduced my score was that our start time was delayed due to having to wait for two people that had booked and not shown up. I know businesses like Riverlife have to be somewhat flexible, but as my wife and I did have to get back to Redcliffe after the adventure, it left us feeling a little rushed.
The guides were thorough and briefed the group well. Equipment was well looked after. And the abseil? Big smile on my face! City views are great.
Getting there was not what we had planned. The most convenient way would be by river ferry, but they weren’t running due to the floods. We got an Uber to Thornton Street (Ferry Terminal) and it’s a short walk along the riverbank. Again, due to the floods, the site was apparently not the usual one, and was a moderate walk away.
Would like to return for a twilight or evening abseil.
The only thing that reduced my score was that our start time was delayed due to having to wait for two people that had booked and not shown up. I know businesses like Riverlife have to be somewhat flexible, but as my wife and I did have to get back to Redcliffe after the adventure, it left us feeling a little rushed.
The guides were thorough and briefed the group well. Equipment was well looked after. And the abseil? Big smile on my face! City views are great.
Getting there was not what we had planned. The most convenient way would be by river ferry, but they weren’t running due to the floods. We got an Uber to Thornton Street (Ferry Terminal) and it’s a short walk along the riverbank. Again, due to the floods, the site was apparently not the usual one, and was a moderate walk away.
Would like to return for a twilight or evening abseil.
Written March 14, 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. It's good to hear you had such a great time here at Riverlife abseiling and we apologise for the wait due to the missing customers. For us it's always a difficult decision as we don't want people to have to wait but often customers are getting lost on their way down to our Adventure Centre and we try to give them some additional time to find their way.
We look forward to welcoming you back soon. We absolutely recommend a twilight abseil. You will get the best mix of golden hour and the sparkling city skyline during nighttime.
Written March 28, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Karmascomin2getcha
Broadbeach, Australia73 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Has a fantastic time abseiling kangaroo cliffs! Julien our instructor was fantastic!! Had the patience of a saint! I was the oldest in the group (in my 70’s) and the youngest was only 11 and he safely and calmly got us all down the cliff with smiles on our faces!! Some of us even went down twice! A fantastic day out. Highly recommend this activity and Julien!!
Written July 18, 2023
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Fiona D
Brisbane, Australia13 contributions
Nov 2021 • Family
Our family of 10 were given vouchers last Christmas for the Abseiling activity. We finally could be all together on Sunday 17/11. It was the most fantastic family fun experience, made all the more enjoyable by our experienced crew - Sam and Chris, who were safe, knowledgeable and each had a great sense of humour. Very important with my family of comedians! Thank you Sam and Chris and Riverlife for this faboulous day. Highly recommended.
Written December 6, 2021
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Hi Fiona, thank you for your lovely review and we are thrilled to hear you had such a great time. I have forwarded your review to Sam, Chris and the team.
Written December 16, 2021
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kath19602015
Toowoomba, Australia106 contributions
Jul 2020
My son and I went abseiling yesterday. It was my first time. I was rather anxious about it, but our instructor, Katie, was truly amazing. The steps killed me (overweight 60yo) so I was only going to descend the once, but after my descend, I decided to brave the steps again and do a 2nd descent. I think everyone in our group was surprised, but happy, when they saw me up there ready to go a 2nd time. But you only live once, right.
Anyway, things didn't go as smoothly the 2nd time around (MY error) but Katie jumped into action and I was soon away down the cliffs again. Thanks Katie for your patience with me and making me feel safe at all times.....and for offering to take photos from the top of me descending down the cliff on my 2ND descend and then texting them to me. That was above and beyond, Thank You.
Only downside was whilst the whole 'things didn't go as smoothly the 2nd time around' issue was that I lost my sunglasses :(
I would definitely recommend Riverlife when Abseiling the KP cliffs.
Anyway, things didn't go as smoothly the 2nd time around (MY error) but Katie jumped into action and I was soon away down the cliffs again. Thanks Katie for your patience with me and making me feel safe at all times.....and for offering to take photos from the top of me descending down the cliff on my 2ND descend and then texting them to me. That was above and beyond, Thank You.
Only downside was whilst the whole 'things didn't go as smoothly the 2nd time around' issue was that I lost my sunglasses :(
I would definitely recommend Riverlife when Abseiling the KP cliffs.
Written July 3, 2020
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tattooedtraveller_uk
Norwich, UK634 contributions
Jan 2023
I was only in Brisbane for a couple of days so wanted something a bit different. Really I wanted to do climbing but this was close enough !
There were quite a few of us in the group, instructions were clear and concise and the chap doing it (who's name I have forgotten) was very approachable and patient from what I saw.
It was not made clear that there is quite a walk from the reception to the bottom of the stairs to get up to the top of the climb, obviously the climb up is quite steep, but that was pretty obvious !! There is very little shade while you wait but suntan lotion is offered and there is a water fountain by the road. I went fairly early in the group and the sun had gone in but I wouldn't have been that happy standing for 30/40 minutes in the Brisbane sun...
This was a good and unusual thing to do in a new city, so would recommend it.
There were quite a few of us in the group, instructions were clear and concise and the chap doing it (who's name I have forgotten) was very approachable and patient from what I saw.
It was not made clear that there is quite a walk from the reception to the bottom of the stairs to get up to the top of the climb, obviously the climb up is quite steep, but that was pretty obvious !! There is very little shade while you wait but suntan lotion is offered and there is a water fountain by the road. I went fairly early in the group and the sun had gone in but I wouldn't have been that happy standing for 30/40 minutes in the Brisbane sun...
This was a good and unusual thing to do in a new city, so would recommend it.
Written January 5, 2023
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