Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park

Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park is one of Brisbane’s most scenic places to spend time outdoors, with upper and lower areas overlooking the Brisbane River and the city. The park has a riverside setting suited to a quiet picnic, a walk with visitors or a larger gathering, and is also used for weddings and special events. A clifftop café provides another option for a break, while seating, picnic areas, shelters, barbecues, public toilets and water bubblers make it practical for longer visits.

There is plenty to do beyond taking in the view. The 20-metre cliffs are used for guided abseiling and rock climbing, with kayaking available through Riverlife Adventure Centre. Walkers and cyclists can join the Kangaroo Point Bikeway, which runs from Thornton Street to the Captain Cook Bridge, or follow the Cliffs Boardwalk from Riverlife Adventure Centre to beneath the bridge. Boat and canoe ramps, a pontoon, bike racks, table tennis and bouldering add to the range of outdoor facilities.

The park is particularly useful for groups planning an event. Bookable sites are available at both River Terrace and Lower River Terrace, including tiled outlook areas, an open-air amphitheatre and grassy riverside spaces. The listed capacities range from 15 to 54 people. Several locations have views towards Brisbane City or the Kangaroo Point reach of the river, although power is unavailable at the listed Cliffs Park sites and marquee rules vary by area.

Families, active visitors, photographers and anyone wanting an easy city outlook will find different ways to use the space. It is also accessible for a short solo walk or bike ride, rather than requiring a full-day visit. The park has two listed access points: River Terrace at 461 Main Street and Lower River Terrace at 29 River Terrace, and both are open 24 hours a day. Metered parking is available on Lower River Terrace, River Terrace and nearby streets.