Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Natural cliffs and climbing area in Brisbane, Australia.
Kangaroo Point Cliffs is a heritage-listed cliff face on the east bank of the Brisbane River, formed by convict quarrying of Brisbane tuff, a volcanic rock laid down about 230 million years ago. The quarried wall rises above a narrow riverside park and is lit by floodlights at night. Scout Park sits at the top, opened in 1982 for 75 years of Queensland scouting.
Captain Patrick Logan, commandant of the Moreton Bay penal settlement, opened a quarry here as early as 1826; its stone built The Old Windmill and the Commissariat Store. From 1842 private stonemasons including John Petrie rented the quarry, and the Brisbane Municipal Council took it over in 1860. The Queensland Colonial Government assumed control in 1864, and the quarry finally closed in 1976.
The cliffs hold meaning for locals as a place where Brisbane's past becomes visible through the exposed rock layers and the marks of historical quarrying. Climbers and walkers today gather here to experience the geology and river views that shaped the city's early development.
The cliffs are accessible via riverside walking paths, with picnic tables, electric barbecues, and restrooms available at the base for visitors. Plan to arrive during daylight hours for the best experience, though some climbing routes have floodlighting for evening use.
The cliff face contains numerous marked climbing routes with floodlighting that enables climbers to practice routes after sunset. This extended access to night climbing is uncommon for outdoor climbing sites in this region.
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