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Riverlife Adventure Centre - Brisbane Outdoor Activities
Multiple Locations
Indicative Rate* $29.00 to $89.00 Tour - All Inclusive (Single)
Description
Riverlife Adventure Centre offers a range of exhilarating activities! Whether you're a local or a visitor, you are able to experience the thrill of real outdoor adventure in a fun, friendly and safe setting.
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Their location,a short ferry ride from Brisbane's Central Business District, offers a window into the geography, history and culture of Brisbane! Challenge yourself to rock climbing or abseiling the Kangaroo Point cliffs or take a leisurely kayak on the Brisbane River. If you are up for some night action, take a night kayak along the river followed by great food, wine and beers overlooking the luminous city lights. Choose from their Friday night paddle and prawns experience or try their Saturday paddle and barbecue. Whatever it is they guarantee to get your adrenaline pumping!
No experience is necessary as each session includes instruction, a safety briefing and equipment. Minimum eight years of age and bookings are essential. Take advantage of Brisbane's beautiful weather and explore the city hot spots on your own,hire a bike,kick bike,inline skates or a kayak! They also offer incredible aboriginal cultural experiences presented by the Uggera Aborliginal Dancers. Visit the operator's web site for more details.
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Facilities
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Checkin Desk -
Guide -
Public Transport -
Waiting Area
Activities
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Abseiling -
City Sightseeing -
Cycling -
Kayaking -
Lessons/Tutorials -
Rock Climbing
Other Information
Children:
Participants must be eight years of age or older to participate in all Riverlife adventure activities. For all night kayaking activities, participants must be 12 years of age or older. Children under the age of 12 years of age participating in Riverlife rock climbing sessions must be accompanied by an adult to assist them in belaying. If no adult is present, the child will not be permitted to rock climb with Riverlife.
Disabled:
Riverlife provides access for persons with a disability throughout the facility and adjacent pathway. They conduct their business operations exclusively at ground level with disabled toilet facilities, nominated disabled parking areas and boat ramp for kayak access.
General Comments
All Riverlife adventure sessions are guided by qualified and experienced instructors, who are happy to cater to your individual requirements. No experience is necessary as each session involves full instruction, a safety briefing and all equipment. Minimum eight years of age. Bookings are essential. Complimentary showers, and sunscreen are available for your use.
How To Get There
Riverlife is housed in Brisbane's heritage listed Naval Stores. Access to Riverlife can be found via Lower River Terrace or River Terrace, Kangaroo Point.
From the city via ferry, catch the Thornton Street ferry from Eagle Street Pier. Turn right when you get off the ferry and follow the Riverlife signs. Riverlife is 300 metres from the Thornton Street Ferry Terminal.
By car (note that there is strictly no parking at Riverlife itself), from the upper terrace, park at the top of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs near the Kangaroo Point Cliffs Cafe, walk down the cliff stairs, turn right and walk 300 metres to Riverlife. From Lower River Terrace, park in the free public car park at the base of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, then follow the Riverlife signs along the river and cycle path, a distance of 800 metres. From Hamilton Street (off Bright Street) take a short 350 metre walk along the river and cycle path towards the Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Direct disabled access to Riverlife is available upon request (via Lower River Terrace, Thornton Street Ferry Terminal or Hamilton Street, Kangaroo Point)
Via taxi, catch it to Thornton Street, walk down to the Thornton Street Ferry Terminal, turn left and follow the Riverlife signs. Riverlife is 300 metres from the Thornton Street Ferry Terminal.
When walking from the city (a nice warm up), walk over the Goodwill Bridge, turn left and follow the river to Riverlife.
If travelling by train, take any train to South Bank Station. Riverlife is a two kilometre walk along the river from the station in the direction of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs.
To travel by bus, simply take any Brisbane City Council bus to the South Bank Busway Station. Riverlife is a two kilometre walk along the river from the bus station in the direction of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs. You can catch a City Sights Bus to River Terrace, Kangaroo Point and walk down the cliff stairs near the TAFE building, turn right and walk 300 metre to Riverlife.
Kayaking on the Brisbane River with Riverlife
Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced paddler, get out and discover Brisbane's beautiful river city by Kayak!
Riverlife's guided Kayaking adventure sessions let you see the city from a unique angle while you glide along Brisbane River!
No experience is necessary as each session involves full instruction, a safety briefing (where you will learn how to kayak) and all equipment. Minimum eight years of age! Bookings are essential. Please bring a spare change of clothes (as clothes will get wet on tour), a hat, water bottle and sunscreen.
Tour Information
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar
Participants must arrive 30 minutes before sessions begin.
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar
Participants must arrive 30 minutes before sessions begin.
Tour Departs From
- Naval Stores
Tour Travels To
- Brisbane River
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $39.00 | $39.00 | Adult Tour - All Inclusive (Single) |
Other Information
Children: Participants must be eight years of age or older to participate in all Riverlife adventure activities. For all night kayaking activities, participants must be 12 years of age or older. Children under the age of 12 years of age participating in Riverlife rock climbing sessions must be accompanied by an adult to assist them in belaying. If no adult is present, the child will not be permitted to rock climb with Riverlife.
Disabled: Riverlife provides access for persons with a disability throughout the facility and adjacent pathway. They conduct their business operations exclusively at ground level with disabled toilet facilities, nominated disabled parking areas and boat ramp for kayak access.
Abseiling with Riverlife
Step off the edge of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs and into a vertical world! Abseiling is the ultimate rush. You will be abseiling down the 20 metre high cliffs in no time... No experience necessary!
Riverlife Abseiling sessions are guided by qualified and experienced instructors.
No experience is necessary as each session includes instruction, a safety briefing (where you will learn how to abseil) and equipment.
Participants must wear and use the safety equipment provided by Riverlife. Safety equipment includes a helmet, harness, rope and gloves.
Bookings essential.
Tour Information
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar
Participants must arrive 30 minutes before sessions begin.
Tour Departs From
- Naval Stores
Tour Travels To
- Rock Climbing Wall Kangaroo Point
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $39.00 | $39.00 | Adult Tour - All Inclusive (Single) |
Other Information
Children: Participants must be eight years of age or older to participate in all Riverlife adventure activities. For all night kayaking activities, participants must be 12 years of age or older. Children under the age of 12 years of age participating in Riverlife rock climbing sessions must be accompanied by an adult to assist them in belaying. If no adult is present, the child will not be permitted to rock climb with Riverlife.
Disabled: Riverlife provides access for persons with a disability throughout the facility and adjacent pathway. They conduct their business operations exclusively at ground level with disabled toilet facilities, nominated disabled parking areas and boat ramp for kayak access.
Rock Climbing with Riverlife
Challenge yourself in the great outdoors and experience climbing the lit up weathered walls of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs.
Climb to the top of the 20 metre cliffs where you can take in Brisbane's best views of the city and river! Climbs of various levels of difficulty are available to suit everyone - including beginners!
Riverlife Rock Climbing sessions are guided by qualified and experienced instructors.
No experience is necessary as each session includes instruction, a safety briefing (where you will learn how to rock climb) and equipment.
Participants must wear and use the safety equipment provided by Riverlife. Safety equipment includes a helmet, harness, rope and chalk.
Tour Information
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar
Participants must arrive 30 minutes before sessions begin.
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar
Participants must arrive 30 minutes before sessions begin.
Tour Departs From
- Naval Stores
Tour Travels To
- Rock Climbing Wall Kangaroo Point
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $49.00 | $59.00 | Adult Tour - All Inclusive (Single) |
Other Information
Children: Participants must be eight years of age or older to participate in all Riverlife adventure activities. For all night kayaking activities, participants must be 12 years of age or older. Children under the age of 12 years of age participating in Riverlife rock climbing sessions must be accompanied by an adult to assist them in belaying. If no adult is present, the child will not be permitted to rock climb with Riverlife.
Disabled: Riverlife provides access for persons with a disability throughout the facility and adjacent pathway. They conduct their business operations exclusively at ground level with disabled toilet facilities, nominated disabled parking areas and boat ramp for kayak access.
Riverlife's Friday Night Paddle and Prawns
What better way to explore Brisbane's majestic river than with the Paddle and Prawns experience.
Take a leisurely one and-a-half hour kayak up the iconic river with a built-in light on each kayak illuminating the Brisbane River.
Watch the city lights shimmer on the water and soak up sweeping views of the city from a unique angle.
Finish the adventure with fresh Ocean King Prawns and an assortment of soft drinks, chilled water, Australian beer and wine overlooking the Brisbane River at Riverlife. Bookings are essential.
No experience is necessary as each session involves full instruction, a safety briefing (where you will learn how to kayak) and all equipment. Minimum eight years of age! Bookings are essential. Please bring a spare change of clothes (as clothes will get wet on tour), a hat, water bottle and sunscreen.
Tour Information
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar
Participants must arrive 30 minutes before sessions begin.
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar
Participants must arrive 30 minutes before sessions begin.
Tour Departs From
- Naval Stores
Tour Travels To
- Brisbane River
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $79.00 | $79.00 | Adult Tour - All Inclusive (Single) |
Other Information
Children: Participants must be eight years of age or older to participate in all Riverlife adventure activities. For all night kayaking activities, participants must be 12 years of age or older. Children under the age of 12 years of age participating in Riverlife rock climbing sessions must be accompanied by an adult to assist them in belaying. If no adult is present, the child will not be permitted to rock climb with Riverlife.
Disabled: Riverlife provides access for persons with a disability throughout the facility and adjacent pathway. They conduct their business operations exclusively at ground level with disabled toilet facilities, nominated disabled parking areas and boat ramp for kayak access.
Riverlife's Saturday Night Paddle and Barbecue on the Brisbane River
Saturday Night Paddle and Barbecue is a one of a kind adventure - you will discover Brisbane from a different perspective.
Experience a leisurely illuminated kayak up the Brisbane River followed by a traditional Aussie barbecue, lamingtons and an assortment of soft drinks, chilled water, Australian beer and wine overlooking the river and the city from Riverlife.
No experience is necessary as each session involves full instruction, a safety briefing (where you will learn how to kayak) and all equipment. Minimum eight years of age! Bookings are essential. Please bring a spare change of clothes (as clothes will get wet on tour), a hat, water bottle and sunscreen.
Tour Information
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar
Participants must arrive 30 minutes before sessions begin.
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar
Participants must arrive 30 minutes before sessions begin.
Tour Departs From
- Naval Stores
Tour Travels To
- Brisbane River
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $79.00 | $79.00 | Adult Tour - All Inclusive (Single) |
Other Information
Children: Participants must be eight years of age or older to participate in all Riverlife adventure activities. For all night kayaking activities, participants must be 12 years of age or older. Children under the age of 12 years of age participating in Riverlife rock climbing sessions must be accompanied by an adult to assist them in belaying. If no adult is present, the child will not be permitted to rock climb with Riverlife.
Disabled: Riverlife provides access for persons with a disability throughout the facility and adjacent pathway. They conduct their business operations exclusively at ground level with disabled toilet facilities, nominated disabled parking areas and boat ramp for kayak access.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Adventure
Try the newest craze to hit Brisbane!
Be one of the first to experience the exciting new Paddle Boarding adventure Riverlife offers along the Brisbane River. The experienced instructors will teach you the techniques to confidently Paddle Board at your own pace while exploring Brisbane's iconic river.
Suitable for all ages, abilities and fitness levels, the adventure includes comprehensive Stand-Up Paddle Boarding information followed by an instructed Paddle Board Adventure. They offer the choice of Kayaking or Stand Up Paddle Boarding for this adventure. Bookings are essential.
Tour Information
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Jan - 31 Mar
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar
Tour Departs From
- Naval Stores
Tour Travels To
- Brisbane River
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $49.00 | $49.00 | Adult Tour - All Inclusive |
Other Information
Children: Participants must be eight years of age or older to participate in all Riverlife adventure activities. For all night kayaking activities, participants must be 12 years of age or older. Children under the age of 12 years of age participating in Riverlife rock climbing sessions must be accompanied by an adult to assist them in belaying. If no adult is present, the child will not be permitted to rock climb with Riverlife.
Disabled: Riverlife provides access for persons with a disability throughout the facility and adjacent pathway. They conduct their business operations exclusively at ground level with disabled toilet facilities, nominated disabled parking areas and boat ramp for kayak access.
Mirrabooka
Meet the local Brisbane Aboriginal Tribe Riverlife Mirrabooka and share in rich Aboriginal culture presented by the Yuggera Aboriginal Dancers in the natural bushland of Kangaroo Point.
Develop an awareness of the diverse aspects of contemporary Aboriginal culture by witnessing and participating in traditional song and dance passed down over many generations including, discovering primitive fire starting techniques, playing of Aboriginal musical instruments (such as didgeridoos, clap sticks), and listening to Indigenous educational talks that offer an insight into Aboriginal life and history.
Since the group's formation twelve years ago, the Yuggera Aboriginal Dancers have performed to audiences in Australia and throughout the world. Already popular with travellers from the United Kingdom and Europe, their audience members range from Queen Elizabeth II to the street children of Asia.
Tour Information
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Jan - 31 Mar
Participants must arrive 30 minutes before sessions begin.
Tour Departs From
- Naval Stores
Tour Travels To
- Kangaroo Point
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $29.00 | $89.00 | Adult Tour - All Inclusive |
Other Information
Children: Participants must be eight years of age or older to participate in all Riverlife adventure activities. For all night kayaking activities, participants must be 12 years of age or older. Children under the age of 12 years of age participating in Riverlife rock climbing sessions must be accompanied by an adult to assist them in belaying. If no adult is present, the child will not be permitted to rock climb with Riverlife.
Disabled: Riverlife provides access for persons with a disability throughout the facility and adjacent pathway. They conduct their business operations exclusively at ground level with disabled toilet facilities, nominated disabled parking areas and boat ramp for kayak access.
Friday and Saturday Night Kayaking
Watch the city lights shimmer on the water and soak up sweeping views of the city from a unique angle.
Experience an awesome night out like no other! Catered for beginners through to experienced Kayakers, enjoy the views as you pass the Central Business District, Botanical Gardens, the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Southbank and other local landmarks along the River.
No experience is necessary as each session involves full instruction, a safety briefing (where you will learn how to kayak) and all equipment. Minimum eight years of age! Bookings are essential. Please bring a spare change of clothes (as clothes will get wet on tour), a hat, water bottle and sunscreen.
Tour Information
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Jan - 31 Mar
Participants must arrive 30 minutes before sessions begin.
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar
Participants must arrive 30 minutes before sessions begin.
Tour Departs From
- Naval Stores
Tour Travels To
- Brisbane River
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $49.00 | $49.00 | Adult Tour - All Inclusive |
Other Information
Children: Participants must be eight years of age or older to participate in all Riverlife adventure activities. For all night kayaking activities, participants must be 12 years of age or older. Children under the age of 12 years of age participating in Riverlife rock climbing sessions must be accompanied by an adult to assist them in belaying. If no adult is present, the child will not be permitted to rock climb with Riverlife.
Disabled: Riverlife provides access for persons with a disability throughout the facility and adjacent pathway. They conduct their business operations exclusively at ground level with disabled toilet facilities, nominated disabled parking areas and boat ramp for kayak access.
* Please note: These rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum available costs of listed products and services. To obtain a firm price from the provider, please use the contact the operator. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.