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Posts Tagged ‘Kangaroo Point’

Adventure in the City (Brisbane)

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Whether you’re visiting or living in Brisbane, you’ll love what’s on offer at Riverlife.  Situated at the base of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs in the heart of Brisbane, Riverlife provides an adventure experience without having to travel outside of the city.

Looking for a cultural experience….
Meet the local Brisbane Aboriginal Tribe, Riverlife Mirrabooka and experience the rich culture of Aboriginal life by watching or participating in activities such as:

  • Traditional song and dance passed down through generations
  • Primitive fire starting
  • Playing traditional Aboriginal musical instruments, like the didgeridoo
  • Share in the stories of Aboriginal life and the history of this ancient land
  • Learn to throw a boomerang….properly
  • Painting message sticks and clap sticks
  • Traditional aboriginal face painting
  • Taste traditional foods of the Indigenous culture

The Yuggera Aboriginal Dancers are responsible for sharing their culture, and you can be confident that you are embracing a unique experience from world-class performers.  The Yuggera Aboriginal Dancers have performed for audiences both in Australia and around the world, including the UK and Europe, once performing for Queen Elizabeth II.

Climb or drop…..
Experience the Kangaroo Point Cliffs first hand with Rock Climbing sessions, either by day or night.  The 20m high weathered cliff face is the perfect setting for a great outdoor adventure where the term “rock climbing” is literal, so you climb real rocks.  From the top, you can take in the best views of Brisbane city and the river.  Climbs for all levels are available, from beginners right through to the most advanced climbers.

Prefer descent to ascent?  Then opt for Abseiling instead.  The extreme rush of abseiling down the glorious cliffs, will be sure to please any adventure lover.  If it’s your first time, don’t panic!  Qualified, experienced instructors will guide you all the way, and by the time it’s over, the only negative thing you will recall will be the neverending walk to the top of the steps before you began.

**No prior experience is necessary for any of the climbing activities at Riverlife, and you will be guided by qualified and experienced instructors.  All sessions include instruction, a safety briefing and equipment.

For water enthusiasts….
If you prefer water activities, book in for a guided Kayak tour and enjoy the city from a different angle.  Paddle your way up or down the river and see some of Brisbane’s best features from the water.  Kayaking is available both day and night, and Riverlife offer special packages such as Friday Night Paddle & Prawns and Saturday Night Paddle & Riverside BBQ.  If you’ve done all this before and are a confident paddler, then hire a kayak and take it out by yourself or with an experienced group of friends or family.

Have an instructor show you the basics of Pumpabiking, then give it a go yourself.  This South African-designed vessel is a self propelled hydrofoil that glides along the top of the water.  This is something you’ve probably never tried before so get in and experience something different.  The best part of this activity is:  If you manage to stay dry on your very first session, Riverlife will give you your money back.

**No prior experience is necessary for any of the water activities at Riverlife, and you will be guided by qualified and experienced instructors.  All sessions include instruction, a safety briefing and equipment.

Wheeling around….
There are plenty of people who prefer to keep their feet firm on the ground, so if you’re one of these you might like to hire a Mountain Bike or Rollerblades and absorb some of Brisbane’s best parks and tracks, all right by the river.

For more information, including times, prices or bookings, please visit Riverlife

Outdoor Adventure Activities in Brisbane

Sunday, June 7th, 2009

Brisbane is the state capital of Queensland and is Australia’s third largest city with a population of close to 2 million as of 2007. It is located in the southeast corner, and the area used to be called Mian-jin by the locals because that means ‘place shaped as a spike’ since it is on a floodplain between Moreton Bay and the Great Dividing Range. You can take a cruise on the Brisbane River if you like.

There is a spectacular view of the city from Mt. Coot-tha (meaning ‘place of honey’), which is 287 metres above sea level, and became a public park of 1500 acres in 1883.

Brisbane was named for Sir Thomas Brisbane, the Governor of New South Wales at the time Brisbane was established in 1824. It was the South West Pacific headquarters for General Douglas MacArthur during World War II.

Convict labor in 1828 built the oldest surviving buildings: The Windmill (originally used as a place to grind grain, unusual with its wind powered sails, and later became an observatory) and the Old Commissariat Store (presently the home of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland).

The magnificent scenery and waters provide endless outdoor adventures to be enjoyed.

The Crocodile Hunter (Steve Irwin) and his daughter (Bindi) brought much attention to the Australia Zoo, which is on over 70 acres of bush land containing over 1,000 species including koalas, kangaroos, tigers, wombats, snakes, elephants, and much more including magnificent gardens. Would you like to get your picture taken with a baby crocodile? You can! And there are wheelchairs and scooters available for the disabled so they can see the sights along with the rest of the family.

If you want to see, touch and feed more koalas and kangaroos, you can visit the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, which is the world’s largest with over 130 koalas.

If you are willing to take a leisurely drive 90 minutes away, you can visit the Rathdowney Alpaca Farm, where you can enjoy the feel of their soft fleece after learning about them and visit their Alpaca Shack with handcrafted garments and many other gifts. There is also a 100 year old Queenslander farmhouse with beautiful gardens.

The Story Bridge has 6 lanes of traffic but also a bikeway and footpath and a famous pub under its span!! At the annual Riverfire, there are unbelievable fireworks displays. Fireworks are also featured year-round along with festivals, cinemas, eating places, and free live entertainment at the South Bank.

The Kangaroo Point Cliffs are sheer steep cliffs in the city where climbers can prove their skills even at night when the cliffs are lit up.

The Sky Needle (88 metres high) was part of World Expo 88.

You can venture out a short drive to some of the world’s cleanest and most beautiful beaches, the world-famous Sunshine Coast (44 miles long) and the Gold Coast (22 miles long), where you can swim, sail, surf or sunbake.

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