Rocksports is an indoor climbing climbing centre in the heart of the Valley. They cater to all…read moresorts, from hardcore climbers to kids. On weeknights you will find it packed with the former as it is open until late and in a perfect location for everyone to head to after work whereas on the weekends you are more likely to be sharing a wall with a party of school children. For the small building that it occupies, they make great use of the space with the 8 metre high walls twisting around corners and over ceilings so that the place is almost like a cave. The climbs themselves range in difficulty from ridiculously easy for the youngsters to impossibly difficult for those a little more practised. It's pretty incredible to watch people who really know what they're doing swing gracefully up the wall using only tiny finger-holds like it's as easy as walking! $27 gets you a harness and shoes as well as a climb and a fantastic workout. First timers are given a training session on how to use the ropes and instructors also wander the floor checking safety gear and giving climbing tips to those who need it.

I am not a sporty person at all, but one sport I like is rock climbing. There is something very…read moresatisfying about climbing up a wall and reaching the top; maybe its because it reminds me of my childhood summer camping days or maybe I just like to colourful "rocks that look like bubblegum" on the walls. Rocksports is an excellent little centre for rock climbing enthusiasts and novices. Rocksports accomodates for rock climbers of all levels; from young kids who are trying to for the first time to adults who know their way around rocky walls. You do not need your own gear as all of that can be rented out at a reasonable price. First time visitors will be given a tour and a tutorial. I have also noticed that they hold classes for kids. There is ample room and many walls to choose from. If you are a fan of rock climbing or wish to try it out, Rocksports is a great inner city location to do so.

Urban Climb is one of those places where you can just let go and hang out; though probably not…read moreliterally. I used to be scared of heights, so a friend decided the easiest way to get over it would be to scale a wall of about 10 meters while secured with a harness. It worked, albeit with much yelling and, 'I'm not letting go of the %$##@! wall!' But now I'm hooked. To be fair, people can start off at around 5 meters and work thier way up to a giant 12 meter waterfall and nose style wall (massive upper body strength training, oh the pain...), and for people who just want to try boulering there is also a 3 meter high bouldering wall. Prices vary, but average at about $25-$30 a climb (if you're renting equiptment, but you can bring your own harness and shoes), and its for unlimited climb time. You will need a partner to belay you, or Urban Climb organise singles nights (check out thier website for more details). The staff are great, and the walls are ridiculously fun. the general vibe of the whole place is adrenaline pumped spider-people, which adds a pretty good atmosphere. Word to the wise though: if it's your first time, you need to do an introduction with the staff for saftey which is included in the price of your climb and is a one off, but dont usually start until after 5pm on Monday to Thursday, 4pm on Fridays, and 10am on Saturday and Sundays. And if you're renting shoes, bring socks. Seriously.

I've been a member of Urban Climb for a few years now and despite being a little more expensive…read morethan your average gym (and open for fewer hours), I'm very glad I discovered it and the joys of rock climbing. Wander in in the early evening on a weeknight and take a look at one of the fittest and hippest sporting communities around (plenty of eye candy too for people of all persuasions). In addition to boasting far more climbing space than their competitor indoor rock climbing facility Rocksports they also have a pretty well decked out traditional gym space - 'The Lab' - with free weights, machines, exercise bikes, treadmills etc. The main room is a large rectangular shape (about 400+ sq. m) of rock climbing space, with four walls to choose from. Beginner walls on the far left and right of the gym are perfect for learning the ropes (pun intended) while the overhung 'wave wall' is at the other end of the spectrum -- great for the more experienced climber or the learner wanting to push themselves and build endurance. They also have a couple of areas dedicated to bouldering (short intense climbing roots done without a rope -- a padded mat cushions your repeated falls) and a newly constructed wooden wall on the mid right hand side as you walk in. These guys seem to be doing pretty well for themselves and it's good to see that they are reinvesting in the business. The only downside for me is that the place has kind of slack opening times. They only roll up the doors at midday on a weekday (though they do stay open until 10pm). On weekends it's a slightly earlier opening time. It isn't cheap either, with a one-off visit costing a day tripper nearly $30 (gear hire included, cheaper if you have your own shoes and/or harness). I pay arounf $65/ month for my full membership, a figure which has probably climbed a bit (pun intended).

I loved everything about my experience from Green Frog. As a solo traveller on Easter Long Weekend,…read moreI wasn't sure if they'd even be operating, let alone if they had room for one more. Kelly was absolutely wonderful on email as they tried to slot me in. I was so excited to get my confirmation that I was on the Saturday morning half day abseiling and rock climbing adventure. Having not previously done either activity, I wasn't sure what to expect, but Graham and his crew really put me at ease. We got to abseil down the kangaroo point cliffs twice - they even let us flip upside down once we were comfortable (trust me, after that first step, its a breeze!) I'm so happy I took a jump out of my comfort zones and a few overly cautious steps off that cliff!

Very expensive for a really rather average itinerary. You could easily organise all these things…read moreyourself and transport at 1/3 of the cost!! Also somethings went very wrong one day and the company were very unwilling to admit it and there was no recompense. Arrogant owner I dealt with (the US one - one is US citizen, the other Costa Rican). Basically a big rip off - AVOID this company. They will promise you so much and deliver so little for the price tag!!!

Indoor climbing, go karting and laser tag all under the same roof!…read more Game Over is a new attraction located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Offering an interesting mix of novelty indoor climbing, go karting and laser tag. The climbing is a little bit different to "serious" climbing places, offering fancy looking walls, and a "leap of faith" which involves jumping from the top to grab onto a bar. Auto belay systems mean you don't have to rely on someone to be paying attention to you (and putting your lives in their hands!). The laser tag looks to be fairly normal, with dimly lit rooms, fog and light up guns and vest. The go karts are electric, which is rather different to any other place on offer. Electric means all the karts perform very evenly, and best of all, no stinky oily engines (which is super important since it's indoors!). The track isn't overly long but is interesting enough, with a nice big straight to open it up, hairpin corners and a chicane - good fun!

My two friends and I celebrated my 30th birthday in style with an amazing tour from Sky Dance. Our…read morefirst day with them started early in the morning, and we flew from Archerfield jet base to Mt Barney National Park, where we hiked up Mt Maroon. Josh and Doug had all sorts of snacks and drinks for us along the way. We only hiked halfway up, and met their friend who had gear set up for us at a rappelling point. Nothing like a little abseiling adventure to start off a day! Afterwards, we went to a lovely restaurant where we had fantastic food and wine, then drove to O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat to spend the night. In the morning, a guide led us through a walking path and pointed out the many kinds of birds they have in Lamington National Park, and we got to hand feed some! We drove back to the air field to fly over to Stanthorpe where we visited the Ballandean Estate Winery. We finished the tour with a 7 course degustation with matching wines, which, as you can imagine, was amazing. Afterwards we flew back to Archerfield. That was supposed to be the end of our trip, but we were having so much fun with Josh and Doug that we decided to have them fly us up to the Australia Zoo the next day. On the way up, we got to fly over the coast and check out the islands. We got lucky and saw a lot of sea turtles! After a day of meeting awesome zoo animals, Doug flew us by the Glass House Mountains and partially around downtown Brisbane. Doug and Josh went above and beyond in all aspects of our trip. They planned an incredible adventure for us, and were so fun to hang out with. But they really cemented their place in my heart when they spent almost an hour searching for my lost phone on the side of the road in the dark. (We eventually found it, and they will forever be my heroes for that.) Sky Dance was hands-down the best part of our trip to Australia. Having them customize our "skytinerary" and paying for the all-inclusive trip up front was SO easy and definitely added to our experience. We certainly wouldn't have known where to go hiking and drink fantastic wine on our own, so we appreciated their knowledge of the local businesses. If I ever go back to Australia, I'm putting my full trip in their hands from the beginning. I know they won't let me down!

From the owner: Sky Dance is adventure! We set the scene for all levels of excitement, whether you are looking for…read morean adrenaline pumping experience, an awe inspiring natural journey, or a relaxing flight with an afternoon of wine tasting and good wholesome food. Join us for a Sky Dance adventure today!