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It doesn’t matter if you’re visiting Brisbane or are a permanent resident, you should have a look at what’s on offer at Riverlife. With their offices at the base of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs in the heart of Brisbane, Riverlife provides an adventure experience without having to look any further than the city.

Looking for a cultural experience

Meet Brisbane’s local Aboriginal Tribe, Riverlife Mirrabooka and experience the rich culture of Aboriginal life by watching or joining in activities such as:

• Traditional song and dance passed down by the generations
• Playing traditional Aboriginal musical instruments, like the didgeridoo
• Share in the stories of Aboriginal life and the history of this ancient land
• Learn to throw a boomerang… properly
• Traditional aboriginal face painting
• Taste traditional foods of the Indigenous culture

The Yuggera Aboriginal Dancers have performed for audiences both in Australia and around the world, including the Europe and the UK, once performing for The Queen.

Drop or climb

Experience the Kangaroo Point Cliffs first hand with Rock Climbing sessions, either by night or day. The 20m high weathered cliff face is the perfect setting for a great outdoor adventure where the term rock climbing is literal, so you climb real rocks. From the top, you can take in amazing views of Brisbane city and the river. Climbs for all levels are available, from inexperienced right through to the most advanced climbers.

Prefer descent to ascent? Then there’s Abseiling instead. The extreme rush of abseiling down the glorious cliffs, will be sure to please any adventure lover. If it’s your first time, don’t panic! Qualified, experienced instructors will help you all the way.

For water enthusiasts

If you are more interested by water activities, book in for a guided Kayak tour and enjoy the city from a different perspective. Paddle your way up or down the river and see some of Brisbane’s gorgeous features from the water. Kayaking is available both day and night, and Riverlife offer special packages such as Friday Night Paddle & Prawns and Saturday Night Paddle & Riverside BBQ. If you’ve done all this before and are a frequent paddler, then hire a kayak and take it out by yourself or with an experienced group of family or friends.

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Situated northwest of New Zealand in the South Pacific, the French colony of New Caledonia is the ideal island destination for sportfishing and diving vacation.

If you are in to culture, shopping and dining, you will be titillated with Noumea, capital of the main island of Grand Terre. Noumea has been called the Paris of the Pacific, with its remarkable museums, chic and stylish boutiques of Rue de Sebastopol and shops of Chinatown. But Grand Terre is surrounded by its proudest treasure, the world’s biggest coral lagoon and second biggest coral reef, where marine life bristles.

South east trade winds and its positioning as one of the southern most Pacific islands give New Caledonia a glorious, temperate climate year round. These warm, sunny days offer unlimited opportunites for fishing and diving jaunts. Exquisite coral and underwater canyons and caves supply the backdrop for dramatic dives and plentiful fishing.

fishing holidays in New Caledonia is idyllic for the fishing enthusiast. From charter boats for deep sea and big game fishing; cruisers and catermarans for rod, spear and fly fishing; or small, local boats are accessible for lease. Fisherman around the earth know that New Caledonia is one of the greatest and most glorious bonefishing locations in the world. Fisherman flock to this part of the globe desiring to break records as the fish are famous for their strength and speed.

The small islands that make up New Caledonia are ideal for diving and snorkelling. Clear turqouise waters, white sand beaches, over 900 varieties of coral–some only found in New Caledonia, and more than 15,000 species of marine life provide divers a myriad of sights and experiences. Full and half day trips work out of Noumea, and equipment is available through excursion operators and resorts. Whether diving in the calm waters of Ile des Pins or night snorkeling where special torches illuminate fluorescent coral, New Caledonia is a diving holidays paradise.

Travellers would be hard pressed to find another location on the earth that offers such an stunning medley of sportfishing and diving holiday delights.