You approach the edge of the cliff, nervous but excited. The rope takes your weight, it’s strength reassuring. Below you, the proud ramparts of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs plunge some 20 metres to the banks of the Brisbane River. The sun dips low in the west, the sky darkens, and the lights of the city twinkle into existence one by one. Your pulse quickens as you step over the edge, descending with the help and encouragement of your Pinnacle Sports guide.
This is the Kangaroo Point Sunset Abseil – a unique and unforgettable experience. Join us for a challenging and atmospheric evening in one of Brisbane’s most iconic locations.
If 2 hours 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
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 equipment. All you’ll need is a water bottle, appropriate clothing, and enclosed shoes for getting around the cliffs (and a camera couldn’t hurt!)
SESSION TIMES
The timing is seasonal, please check start and finish times based on the calendar availability
The session runs for 2 hours, from 4:30pm – 6:30pm (September to March)
The session runs for 2 hours from 3:30pm – 5:30pm (April to August)
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.
FITNESS REQUIREMENTS
You don’t need much fitness to abseil, but returning to the top of the cliff requires ascending a steep staircase and ramp – some folks find it a bit draining! No technical experience is required whatsoever, we’ll teach you all the skills you need.
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
Private bookings can be arranged on request, if minimum numbers are not meet, extra costs may be incurred
Minimum participant age is 8 years old (participants 8-16 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
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.
This activity runs for 2 hours (check your booking confirmation for times)
Summer: 4:30pm – 6:30pm (September to March)
Winter 3:30pm – 5:30pm (April to August)
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.
• 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
• Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your start time. This is displayed in your booking confirmation email.
• Meet at the top of Kangaroo Point Cliffs near the Rotunda (round stone lookout with wooden roof), on River Terrace opposite the church of Latter Day Saints, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane. Your guide will be set up on the grassy area near the rotunda.
• Parking is available at the top of Kangaroo Point Cliffs or at the bottom (river level).
• Check parking restrictions on game days at The Gabba Stadium.
• Plenty of room for spectators (they just need to follow the guide’s instructions).
ITEMS TO BRING
Hat, sunscreen, camera and a water bottle
WHAT TO WEAR
• Clothes that allow freedom of movement
• Tie long hair back, including beards
• Enclosed shoes with grip (eg runners or hiking boots)
• 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