Attractions Kangaroo Point, Queensland



brisbane s cbd kangaroo point cliffs


the cliffs popular picnic, rock climbing , abseiling site. steepness of cliffs increased quarrying operations mined volcanic rock or rhyolite lava flows form cliffs. lava deposited in triassic period 230 million years ago , filled ancient river valley. form banks of brisbane river.


the story bridge prominent landmark. able climbed authorised tourist groups , provides main means of access north of brisbane. directly under bridge story bridge hotel, , yungaba, 1 of brisbane s unusual , iconic landmarks.


the kangaroo point natural history project implemented council in 2013 recognise contribution of queensland s pioneering scientists , researchers area. along heritage trail through ct white , james warner parks series of signs , sculptures commemorate lives , work: cyril tenison white (government botanist), frederick manson bailey (colonial botanist), silvester diggles (naturalist), oscar werner tiegs (entomologist , zoologist), james warner (surveyor), , harry oakman (landscape artist).








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