Breathtaking Brisbane Abseil: Conquer Kangaroo Point Cliffs!

We had an awesome time abseiling and Lleyton was an outstanding instructor. It was the first time for us all so a little daunting but Lleyton made it a lot of fun (and calmed the nerves!). Testament to Lleyton that everyone in our party went straight back up for another go!

I recently went to Riverlife Adventure Centre for the abseiling experience with my two kids, and it was a huge disappointment. We spent almost two hours just waiting for our turn, as the group size was far too large for a single instructor to manage effectively. The equipment was outdated and poorly maintained. There were no proper systems for kids — they were given adult gear that was way too big for them. The helmets were extremely dirty, uncomfortable, and looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in ages. When the instructor finally brought out a basket of gloves, that was the final straw — they were the cheapest possible gloves, full of holes, filthy, and clearly reused over and over. There were no gloves sized for children, so my kids had to wear huge adult gloves that were practically useless. It was clear that nobody cares about the condition or cleanliness of the gear. For the price we paid for just a couple of minutes of abseiling, the value was terrible. The experience felt unsafe, disorganised, and poorly managed. I will never return and do not recommend Riverlife Adventure Centre to anyone — especially families with kids.

The instructors, especially Hunker, were amazing! Hunker calmed me down and really helped me feel OK with taking that first step off the cliff. Without her reassuring words, I would not have done this but I’m glad I did. The money spent on this activity should have included more than just once down the cliffs because that’s not enough for the money paid. They either need more instructors or reduce the number of people for each session. They also need to put a time limit on getting off the cliff. One very young girl took 30-45 minutes away from everyone else trying to get up the courage before she said she couldn’t do it. During that time, the others could have tried a second time down the cliffs.

Dan our instructor/guide/inspirator was fantastic. His ability to educate and put at ease people of varying ages & nationalities was second to none. Introducing or reconnecting us to the most rewarding of adventures. Yes, the views, thrill & rewards are definately worth climbing a stair or two for. This is the best value for money experience in South east Queensland.

We took our grandson. It was a wonderful experience. He enjoyed it very much. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We would do it again.

My partner and I loved our experience. Kim was our abseiling instructor and he was very professional and charismatic. He explained everything clearly and calmly, and we both felt very safe. Super fun experience, great weather. 10/10 Kim, have the best time in Australia :)

Great experience at Riverlife this week abseiling the Kangaroo Cliffs! Hanka was brilliant helping me conquer my fears throughout the entire process. If I can do it, anyone can! Thank you Hanka! You are the best!

Such a thrill. Guide was committed to explaining things clearly, making good use of the time, keeping you safe, and making sure you have fun. Do have to climb a monumental set of stairs each time you want to head back down, so can be challenging if very hot out.

Had the most amazing abseiling experience thanks to the expertise and patience of our instructor, Daniel. Thank you for this amazing time!

We had a fantastic time. I was so excited to do it until we got up the top and the nerves kicked in, our instructor Ian was amazing and had he not been so patient and encouraging, I would not have been able to complete it. Can not recommend Ian highly enough. Thank you for a great afternoon!