The Cliffs Boardwalk

Starting from the car park off Lower River Terrace, Kangaroo Point, this track takes you from the southern end of Captain Cook Bridge to Story Bridge foreshores via a scenic waterside track. The Cliffs Boardwalk offers a unique experience as it is located between the Brisbane River and the towering cliffs, hence the name. The walk features mangroves, scenic gardens, picnic spots with BBQs and artworks from World Expo 88. Kangaroo Point offers fantastic views, showcasing stunning urban views enhanced by the river. As night falls, the city views become even more gorgeous, providing a different perspective. The walk is right in the heart of the city and provides an opportunity to watch climbers, or even join them. Dogs are allowed on a lead, making it a great spot for a scenic stroll with your furry friend. Although it is an excellent choice for an afternoon jog, the walk can get crowded at peak times. Keep an eye out for cyclists. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	From the Kangaroo Point Cliffs Drive (-27.4820449,153.031161)
Mode	Bus Car
Directions	From Main Street, 15, Kangaroo Point. Turn on to Walmsley Street then drive for 280 m Turn left onto River Terrace and drive for another 185 m Turn right onto Ellis Street and drive for another 235 m Turn left onto Lower River Terrace and drive for another 65 m Turn sharp right onto Kangaroo Point Cliffs Drive and drive for another 95 m
Finish	At the intersection of Macdonald Street & Bright Street (-27.4688207,153.0342731)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Kangaroo Point Cliffs Drive Start (a footpath). There is a toilet. This toilet is wheelchair accessible. This toilet is male and female. After 7 m head through the bollard. Find the seat at the start. , has a backrest. Turn right. Then cross the bridge (about 7 m long) Continue straight. Then pass the car park (7 m on your right). After another 170 m continue straight.
	After another 100 m veer left. After another 65 m pass the BBQ (on your right). After another 8 m pass the car park (8 m on your right). Then pass the water tap (on your right). After another 75 m pass the picnic table (20 m on your left). After another 25 m pass the BBQ (15 m on your left). Then pass the artwork (5 m on your left). After another 10 m pass the picnic table (25 m on your right). Then pass a seat (20 m on your right). After another 20 m pass the water tap (on your left). After another 75 m pass the toilet (25 m on your right). Continue straight. After another 40 m pass the water tap (7 m on your right). After another 70 m continue straight.
	After another 20 m turn left. After another 125 m continue straight. After another 55 m head down the steps (about 4 m long)
	After another 15 m turn left. After another 15 m continue straight. After another 35 m pass the "Fish Fossil" (4 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the water tap (10 m on your left). After another 10 m come to the viewpoint (15 m on your left).
	Continue straight. After another 40 m pass the water tap (on your right). After another 95 m pass a seat (on your left). After another 30 m pass the shelter (6 m on your left). After another 10 m pass a seat (on your left). After another 20 m pass the water tap (on your left). After another 30 m pass the shelter (8 m on your left). After another 15 m pass the "Flickering Wind Generator" (20 m on your left). After another 15 m pass the shelter (7 m on your left). After another 30 m pass the water tap (on your left).
	After another 35 m continue straight. Then cross the bridge (about 95 m long) Then pass the "Decorative Tree Guard" (on your left). After another 20 m continue straight. After another 10 m pass the shelter (on your right). Then pass a seat (on your right). After another 35 m veer left. After another 9 m pass a seat (5 m on your left). After another 5 m pass the toilet (5 m on your right).
	After another 6 m (Thornton Street) continue straight. After another 10 m pass the "Crossover Guardians" (20 m on your right). After another 40 m pass a seat (on your left). After another 25 m pass the playground (10 m on your right). After another 65 m pass the playground (6 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the picnic table (on your right). After another 3 m continue straight. After another 15 m pass a seat (on your right).
	After another 90 m continue straight. Continue another 15 m to find at the intersection of Macdonald Street & Bright Street at the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

The Cliffs Boardwalk

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	1.7 km
Time	20 min to 45 min

Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There are 4 on route, on average they are 340 m apart with the largest gap of 1.1 km.

Toilet: There are 3 on route, on average they are 420 m apart with the largest gap of 830 m.

Seat: There are 8 on route, on average they are 190 m apart with the largest gap of 630 m.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-3 m	[toilet]
Seat	8 m	[seat]
Seat	480 m	[seat]
Toilet	570 m	[toilet]
Seat	1.1 km	[seat]
Shelter	1.1 km	[shelter]
Seat	1.1 km	[seat]
Shelter	1.2 km	[shelter]
Shelter	1.2 km	[shelter]
Shelter	1.4 km	[shelter]
Seat	1.4 km	[seat]
Seat	1.4 km	[seat]
Toilet	1.4 km	[toilet]
Seat	1.5 km	[seat]
Seat	1.6 km	[seat]

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  Saturday 26 April
  
  27°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  
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  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
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  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower in the late morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming westerly 20 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  17°C → 28°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h tending southwesterly during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
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  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
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  Partly cloudy.
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  Thursday 1 May
  
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  Partly cloudy.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
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