Abseiling Mount Ngungun (Glass House Mountains)

State: QLD

AUD $175.00

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6h
Overlooking the spectacular Sunshine Coast Hinterland, this is a perfect introduction to abseiling for those wishing to add a little adventure to their day.

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For millennia, the iconic shapes of the Glass House Mountains have captured imaginations. If you’ve always found yourself drawn to these dramatic peaks, an abseiling adventure is the perfect way to experience this incredible part of Queensland.

Located 60 minutes north of Brisbane, Mt Ngungun is a deservedly popular outdoor adventure destination. Here, you’ll meet your Pinnacle Guide in the morning for a quick lesson in abseil skills before heading up the trail. Warm up with a short, atmospheric abseil amongst the ferns before climbing to the summit ridge at 253m above sea level. Spectacular 360-degree vistas await, a stunning backdrop for your 40m descent from the rocky escarpment to the eucalypts below. What a rush!

This is a unique adventure in a unique location, one we think you’ll find quite hard to forget!


If a day of abseiling isn’t enough check our nationally accredited Abseil Single Pitch Course will teach you everything you need to know to build your own anchors and descend with confidence.


SESSION TIME AND LOCATION

The activity runs for approximately 6 hours from 7:30am to 2:00pm (with some wiggle room for hiking thrown in). Check your booking confirmation for times. We’ll meet at the Mt Ngungun carpark, just past Glass House Mountains township, at 7:20am.


None of the dates work for you? Have a group of 4 and want to pick your own date? Make it a private group at no additional cost. Private bookings can be arranged on request. Contact us to organise a date to suit you.


ACTIVITY OVERVIEW

Meet your guide at the entrance to Mt Ngungun National Park, where you’ll gear up before walking into the climbing site (don’t forget your backpack as you’ll be carrying some equipment in with you). A moderate level of fitness is required as the mountain is 253m high! The track is a mix of switchback paths and stunning views as you ascend under the cover of  eucalyptus trees. Once at the abseil site take a moment to admire the view, snack, rehydrate while your guide sets up the ropes. You’ll then head into an induction before trying a variety of abseils. Your guide may move locations through out the day based on participant ability and conditions.


OUR GUIDES

Our awesome guides are highly trained, fully accredited, and heaps of fun! They’ll teach you everything you need to know, as well as take care of the safety procedures and provide all the gear, including harness, helmet and all other technical equipment.


WHAT TO BRING

Although your guide will provide all the safety gear, you’ll still need to bring a few bits and pieces, including:

  • Non-restrictive clothing. Check the weather forecast to get an idea of the conditions, but remember that the summit is exposed and weather can change quickly, so a light jacket or wind jacket can be handy

  • Enclosed footwear such as hiking boots or runners with grip, sturdy enough to handle a rough trail

  • A backpack big enough to carry all your gear plus some of the required safety equipment (e.g. ropes)

  • 2-3 litres of water, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses

  • Your own food and snacks, full of energy to keep you happy and psyched!


FITNESS REQUIREMENTS

You don’t need much fitness to abseil, but the hike to the summit of Mt Ngungun takes approximately 1 hour and covers some steep terrain and plenty of stairs. A moderate level of fitness is recommended. You don’t need any technical experience however, we will teach you everything you need to know for a safe and fun abseil!


WHY CHOOSE TEAM PINNACLE?

With more than  20 years of experience, Pinnacle Sports is South East Queensland’s leading provider of rock climbing and abseiling training and experiences. We work closely with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) and other management organisations to ensure that our outdoor activities are fully permitted and environmentally sound. Our reputation for high quality outdoor experiences has been built on low instructor to participant ratios, meaning you get more time to do the rad stuff! Here at Team Pinnacle, we love all things vertical and we’re looking forward to sharing our passion with you.


THE FINE PRINT

  • This activity is subject to minimum and maximum numbers to run. In the event that the minimum number of participants are not available, the activity may be rescheduled.

  • Minimum participant age is 8 years old (participants under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult)

  • All participants must complete a waiver prior to beginning the activity. Participants under 18 years of age will require a parent or guardian to sign their waiver. Waivers are electronic and are sent with the booking confirmation.

  • This activity will still run even if it’s a bit wet. In the event of serious weather conditions, the session may be rescheduled

  • This activity takes place in Glasshouse Mountains National Park. There are no toilet facilities on or near the mountain, so consider making a pitstop in Glasshouse Mountains township before the activity

  • Spectators are required to attend the safety briefing

  • All spectators under the age of 18 are required to be accompanied and supervised by an adult


SAFETY RESTRICTIONS

Due to the nature of this activity  it is not suitable for participants with any of the following medical conditions to participate:

  • Neck, back, heart disorders

  • High/low blood pressure

  • Recent surgery/illness/ injury

  • Not recommended during pregnancy

  • Other adverse medical conditions


FAQ


Have additional questions? Read on through to our FAQ section.


Please ensure that you are aware of our full terms and conditions including our cancellation policy before booking.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This activity runs from 7:30am to approximately 2:00pm (check your booking confirmation for start times) PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS • All participants must complete a waiver form prior to engaging in the activity. • Participants 18 years and under require a waiver to be signed by their parent or legal guardian. • All participants must be at least 8 years of age. • Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the activity. • Spectators under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible guardian for the duration of the activity • Moderate level of fitness required • Participants acknowledge that they will not be under the influence of alcohol or have any illicit drugs in their system whilst taking part in any activity. In the interest of safety, Pinnacle Sports staff reserve the right to ask participants to leave the activity if they have reason to believe the participant is under the influence. All activity fees are forfeit if this were to occur. • Pinnacle Sports operates a zero tolerance policy to aggressive or abusive behaviour of any kind to staff or other participants. Pinnacle Sports staff reserve the right to ask participants to leave the activity if they feel their behaviour poses a risk to themselves, the staff, or other participants. All activity fees are forfeit if this were to occur. Further to this, Pinnacle Sports reserves the right to deny future bookings from participants who have been asked to leave an activity. • This activity is subject to minimum and maximum numbers to run. In the event that the minimum number of participants are not available, the activity may be rescheduled. SAFETY RESTRICTIONS Due to the nature of this activity it is not suitable for participants with any of the following medical conditions to participate: • Neck, back, heart disorders • High/low blood pressure • Recent surgery/illness/ injury • Not recommended during pregnancy • Other adverse medical conditions MEETING TIME AND LOCATION Meet your guide 10mins prior to the start time which is in your booking confirmation at Mount Ngungun carpark, Fullertons Road. TRAVEL TIME • If you are travelling from Brisbane (CBD) allow approximately 1 hour 15 minutes of travel time • If you are travelling from the Gold Coast allow approximately 2 hours 15 minutes • If you are travelling from Sunshine Coast Airport allow approximately 50 minutes DIRECTIONS From Brisbane head North for about 60km, exit the Bruce highway onto Steve Irwin Way. Follow this road for approx 10km before turning left into the Glasshouse Mountains township, where the nearest toilets are located. Follow this road around over the railway line. Note it becomes Coonowrin Rd . About 1km down the road is a right turn signposted for Mt Ngugngun. Take this turn and drive along Fullertons Road until you reach the national park carpark about 1.5km from the intersection. Last toilet stop is in the Town of Glasshouse ITEMS TO BRING • Backpack 20-30L (ensure it is large enough to carry water and your allocated safety equipment, harness, helmet, carabiners, rope) • 2-3 litres of water (no taps once you have entered the park) • Food for a whole day out • Sun protection ie hat, sunscreen, sunglasses • Insect repellent (please keep it away from the climbing/abseiling gear) • Rain jacket if required WHAT TO WEAR • Clothes that allow freedom of movement • Tie long hair back including beards • Enclosed shoes ie. runners or hiking boots with grip (there is a 60 minute walk in) • Jewellery to be removed or taped over (to avoid entanglements in ropes and devices). This includes: • Rings to be removed or taped over • Body piercings to be removed or taped over WEATHER • Unless you hear from us, assume that your activity is going ahead. • Our activities are run in the great outdoors and will normally operate in all but exceptional circumstances If these circumstances arise your activity will be postponed and rescheduled for a later date. All decisions are made in the interest of staff and participant safety. • If ambient temperatures exceed, or are forecast to exceed during the activity duration, 36 degrees Celsius the activity will be postponed • Rain during the activity may create a delay. Should the delay make it unfeasible to continue the activity, the guide may need to cancel the remainder of your session. If less than half the activity time has elapsed, you may be eligible for a rescheduled session. • We will make every effort to inform you if cancelling your scheduled activity is necessary. Participants that decide not to attend/participate on the basis of weather (against our policy and/or advice) forfeit their full activity cost. • Pinnacle Sports will not accept any liability for travel, accommodation, inconvenience or other costs incurred or lost through such cancellation. • In the event that an activity must be delayed, rescheduled or cancelled due to any of the above factors, Pinnacle Sports will hold payment in credit and offer an alternative booking. An alternative booking must be made within 365 days of the cancelled date. CANCELLATION POLICY Pinnacle Sports has a team of passionate and qualified staff. Our activities all run with a small group-to-guide ratio to offer the best possible experience and the highest level of safety. Due to this, we have the following policy for cancellations: • You can cancel or reschedule your booked activity up to 48 hours prior to the activity start. A rescheduling fee of $5 + GST per person will apply. • If less than 48 hours notice is given, you will not be eligible for a refund or re-booking of your activity. • ​We can offer a change of details, if you have someone available to take your spot in the activity, provided that their details are provided to us prior to the activity commencing. If this requirement is not met and/or they do not show up to the activity, it will be treated as if you had simply cancelled the booking. • No-shows forfeit their payment and no re-booking/refunds will be given. • If you are late to an activity, you may be permitted to participate, provided that the guide is satisfied it will not impact the safety of the group or impose unreasonable delays. If the guide does not allow you to participate due to lateness, you will be treated as a no-show. • Pinnacle Sports reserves the right to cancel any activity for any reason, including but not limited to: venue closures, illness of the tour operator, pandemic events, and other diseases declared to be quarantinable diseases. If Pinnacle Sports cancels an activity of its own initiative, participants will be issued with a credit for the value of the activity and offered the chance to re-book at a later date. • Please note, if your gift voucher or travel voucher has not been purchased directly from Pinnacle Sports but from another party such as but not limited to Online Tour Operators, travel booking agent, or tour operator, then that party’s conditions of purchase will also apply. CHANGE OF PARTY NUMBERS (PRIVATE GROUP BOOKINGS) • Please keep us informed of any changes to the numbers in your party. • Any reduction in numbers made more than 48 hours prior to the activity start may be eligible for a renegotiation of group rate. • Any reduction in numbers made less than 48 hours prior to the activity start (including “no-shows”) will be charged at the full rate per head. • An increase in numbers may not always be possible. To avoid disappointment, notify us of changes as early as possible. CONTACT US If you need to contact us regarding your booking please contact the booking office during our business hours- Monday – Friday 10.00am-5.00pm Email: online@pinnaclesports.com.au Phone: (07) 3368 3335

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