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Day Kayak Adventure
Highlights
- Discover Brisbane's stunning river city as you glide along the tranquil waters of the Brisbane River.
- Experience expert guidance and safety briefings that ensure a fun and secure kayaking adventure for all skill levels.
- Bring your sense of adventure and a change of clothes to fully embrace the excitement of this wet and wild tour.
- Enjoy a family-friendly outing that caters to paddlers aged eight and above, making it perfect for all ages.
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.
Itinerary highlights
Brisbane River
Riverlife’s guided kayaking adventure sessions lets you see the city from a unique angle while you glide along the meandering Brisbane River! Depending on the tide, you will have the chance to see Brisbane’s prominent areas and landmarks such as the Brisbane Botanical Gardens and Mangroves, the Maritime Museum, South Bank Parklands, or paddle all the way up and under the Story Bridge to Mowbray Park!
Tour details
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Available from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Riverlife Adventures and Events
Riverlife Adventure Centre is only a short ferry ride from Brisbane’s CBD and offers a range of exhilarating activities that are fun, safe and challenging for any age. Whether you’re a local or visiting Brisbane, Riverlife will offer an unforgettable experience with a variety of tours and hire options, including kayaks, and bikes.
At Riverlife, you can challenge yourself to rock climbing or abseiling the Kangaroo Point cliffs; or kayak on the Brisbane River. If you are up for some evening action, the twilight kayak and grazing adventure is your go-to. Enjoy the quality time while kayaking along the river, followed by a delicious grazing platter while overlooking the luminous city lights.
No experience is necessary for our tours as each session includes instruction, a safety briefing and equipment. Minimum eight years of age and bookings are essential.
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Accreditations
- China Ready and Accredited Program
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EarthCheck Certified
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ECO Certified (Nature Tourism) by Ecotourism Australia
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Visitor Information Centre
- QLD – Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA)
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