Abseiling Mount Ngungun (Glass House Mountains)

For millennia, the iconic shapes of the Glass House Mountains have captured imaginations. If you’ve always found yourself drawn to these dramatic peaks, an abseiling adventure is the perfect way to experience this incredible part of Queensland.

Located 60 minutes north of Brisbane, Mt Ngungun is a deservedly popular outdoor adventure destination. Here, you’ll meet your Pinnacle Guide in the morning for a quick lesson in abseil skills before heading up the trail. Warm up with a short, atmospheric abseil amongst the ferns before climbing to the summit ridge at 253m above sea level. Spectacular 360-degree vistas await, a stunning backdrop for your 40m descent from the rocky escarpment to the eucalypts below. What a rush!

This is a unique adventure in a unique location, one we think you’ll find quite hard to forget!

If a day of abseiling isn't enough check our nationally accredited Abseil Single Pitch Course will teach you everything you need to know to build your own anchors and descend with confidence.

SESSION TIME AND LOCATION

The activity runs for approximately 6 hours from 7:30am to 2:00pm (with some wiggle room for hiking thrown in). Check your booking confirmation for times. We’ll meet at the Mt Ngungun carpark, just past Glass House Mountains township, at 7:20am.

Private or group bookings are available on request. Contact online@pinnaclesports.com.au for a quote.

OUR GUIDES

Our awesome guides are highly trained, fully accredited, and heaps of fun! They’ll teach you everything you need to know, as well as take care of the safety procedures and provide all the gear, including harness, helmet and all other technical equipment.

WHAT TO BRING

Although your guide will provide all the safety gear, you’ll still need to bring a few bits and pieces, including:

• Non-restrictive clothing. Check the weather forecast to get an idea of the conditions, but remember that the summit is exposed and weather can change quickly, so a light jacket or wind jacket can be handy

• Enclosed footwear such as hiking boots or runners with grip, sturdy enough to handle a rough trail

• A backpack big enough to carry all your gear plus some of the required safety equipment (e.g. ropes)

• 2-3 litres of water, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses

• Your own food and snacks, full of energy to keep you happy and psyched!

FITNESS REQUIREMENTS

You don’t need much fitness to abseil, but the hike to the summit of Mt Ngungun takes approximately 1 hour and covers some steep terrain and plenty of stairs. A moderate level of fitness is recommended. You don’t need any technical experience however, we will teach you everything you need to know for a safe and fun abseil!

WHY CHOOSE TEAM PINNACLE?

With more than  20 years of experience, Pinnacle Sports is South East Queensland’s leading provider of rock climbing and abseiling training and experiences. We work closely with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) and other management organisations to ensure that our outdoor activities are fully permitted and environmentally sound. Our reputation for high quality outdoor experiences has been built on low instructor to participant ratios, meaning you get more time to do the rad stuff! Here at Team Pinnacle, we love all things vertical and we’re looking forward to sharing our passion with you.

THE FINE PRINT

• This activity is subject to minimum and maximum numbers to run. In the event that the minimum number of participants are not available, the activity may be rescheduled.
  

• Minimum participant age is 8 years old (participants under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult)

• All participants must complete a waiver prior to beginning the activity. Participants under 18 years of age will require a parent or guardian to sign their waiver. Waivers are electronic and are sent with the booking confirmation.

• This activity will still run even if it’s a bit wet. In the event of serious weather conditions, the session may be rescheduled

• This activity takes place in Glasshouse Mountains National Park. There are no toilet facilities on or near the mountain, so consider making a pitstop in Glasshouse Mountains township before the activity.

SAFETY RESTRICTIONS

Due to the nature of this activity  it is not suitable for participants with any of the following medical conditions to participate:

• Neck, back, heart disorders

• High/low blood pressure

• Recent surgery/illness/ injury

• Not recommended during pregnancy

• Other adverse medical conditions

FAQ

Have additional questions? Read on through to our FAQ section.

Please ensure that you are aware of our full terms and conditions including our cancellation policy before booking.