Adventure - Abseiling.

Abseiling, or ‘rappelling’, is a method of descending a rope in a safe, controlled manner. Of course, the rope is often hanging over a cliff face or dangling from an overhang! Abseiling has gained widespread use and acceptance in many fields such as climbing, caving, rescue, scientific field research and in the military. Few things compare to the sensation of adrenalin you feel as you first step off the edge of a cliff. Our friendly instructors will help you through every step of the way. Once you have conjured up the courage to descend you’ll definitely want another go! This is a fully guided 4 hour experience on real rock. You will receive continual encouragement and instruction on rock safety, abseiling equipment and techniques.

Forward Running Abseiling

Abseiling down a cliff face head first combines the Adrenalin pumping thrill of bungy, with the control of abseiling. For anyone who finds normal abseiling a bit tame, Forward Abseiling is the next step up in adventure! Originally invented for the military and tactical teams to rapidly descend and enter an unknown location, it is challenging physically and mentally.

Located at the spectacular cliffs around Victor Harbor, 90 minutes south of Adelaide, you will get to run down a whopping 30 metre cliff face. The 3 hour session commences with a full safety briefing and introduction to the equipment followed by a skill and technique session. Initially you will forward run down a simple small cliff so you get the skills up for the next step, a 15 metre cliff with an over hang. Finally you will get to have a crack at the 30 metre drop ending near where the crashing ocean waves meet the cliff. This is a half day adventure activity for the real thrill seeker.

What’s involved?

• Half day experience with all the equipment you’ll need.
• Professional instructors and guides are with you the whole day.
• Small groups to ensure you are not waiting around for that abseil.
• Get five plus abseils in, gaining more and more confidence as you go.
• Spectacular photo opportunity in each of our locations.

What to do you need?

• Loose fitting clothes appropriate for the weather.
• Water, approximately 1/2 litre per hour for hot days.
• Hair net or hair ties if you have long hair.
• Lace up shoes- sandshoes are sufficient.
• Lunch and snacks for the days.
• Personal medication.
• Sun screen and hat.
• A sense of adventure!

What about the weather?

The weather may dictate our plans on the day and we may need to postpone the activity if any of the following conditions are forecast; temperature above 35 degrees, days of rain periods, storms, total fire band or extreme wind conditions. If a program needs to be postponed we will make the decision and inform you as early as possible once we have all the information, however it is not uncommon for this to be the day before. We are just as interested in the weather conditions on the day as you are- we will be watching the forecast closely and contact you if required- there is no need to contact us.

Where to meet.

Information on where to meet can be found in your booking information and on our locations page.