Brisbane bridge climb: Story Bridge Adventure Climb cost & details
The Brisbane bridge climb sees guests walking 80m above the Brisbane River along the Story Bridge from Kangaroo Point. The Story Bridge Adventure Climb also offers adrenalin options including abseiling down the bridge.
Climbing bridges in Australia
To skip the explanation and just book your ticket for the Story Bridge Adventure Climb in Brisbane, head this way.
Otherwise, read on to learn more about the experience…
When you refer to ‘the Bridge’ in Australia, you almost certainly mean the Sydney Harbour Bridge. And justifiably so. It’s a beautiful piece of engineering in a magnificent location spanning Sydney Harbour.
The BridgeClimb has turned Sydney Harbour Bridge into even more of an icon – but it’s not the only bridge climbing operation in Australia.
In Brisbane, the Story Bridge Adventure Climb does much the same job as the BridgeClimb in Sydney or Adelaide Oval Roofclimb in the South Australian capital. The operators are at pains to state they’re not connected, however.
How high is the Brisbane bridge climb?
To climb the Story Bridge in Brisbane, you first need kitting out in a special jumpsuit and harness. The harness is then attached by a clip to a safety cable that runs the full distance of the walk. Guests travel along the Story Bridge structure for about a kilometre to a platform 80m above the Brisbane River.
6 supreme Brisbane day trips that will improve your holiday
- Moreton Island day trip – with kayaking, sandboarding and snorkelling or with dolphin-feeding and desert dunes adventure.
- Springbrook National Park glowworms and rainforest tour – including Tamborine Skywalk.
- Eumundi Markets day trip – Australia’s best markets, plus the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa.
- North Stradbroke Island day tour – with cruise, wildlife spotting and guided walk.
- Tamborine Mountain winery tour – with gourmet lunch.
- Maialia rainforest walking and wildlife tour – visit lesser-known D’Aguilar National Park.
The views from the top are predictably splendid. The Story Bridge connects rock-climbing hotspot Kangaroo Point with Brisbane CBD and Fortitude Valley. But there are 360 degree views of the city from the top.
To the north are the Glasshouse Mountains on the Sunshine Coast. To the east is Moreton Bay, and its big sand islands. Look south, and there’s the Lamington National Park. And, to the west, there’s Mt Cooth-tha.
Optional extras on the Story Bridge Adventure Climb
The key thing that makes the Story Bridge Adventure Climb a bit different is the adventure part. There are several add-ons you can choose to make the whole thing a bit more of an adrenalin experience. These include the cantilever lean-out, where you lean forwards 80m above the river, hoping the clip and harness will stop you falling.
There’s also the walk the plank – where you teeter on a pirate ship-esque plank above the bridge. The third thrill option is the climb and abseil, where you shimmy down a rope most of the way back down to the start.
How much does the Brisbane bridge climb cost?
At the time of writing, the price of the Story Bridge Adventure Climb is from $137.60. Timed tickets should be booked online in advance.
It’s a good option for a Brisbane gift experience. You can celebrate with a beer in the Story Bridge Hotel afterwards.
9 brilliant Brisbane experiences to book in advance
- Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary tickets (or entry plus river cruise combo) – hold a koala and see lots of adorable native wildlife.
- Brisbane River cruise – see the key sights and learn about the city on the way.
- Story Bridge Adventure Climb – walk along the top of Brisbane’s famous bridge, with 360 degree views.
- Combine the Southbank Parklands, City Botanic Gardens and Kangaroo Point Cliffs on a fun Segway tour.
- Helicopter flight – see the city from a bird’s eye view.
- Kayaking tour – choose the night tour to see the city light up, the day tour to enjoy the sunshine.
- XXXX brewery tour – see how Australia’s most famous beer is made.
- Guided wine flight tasting – get an Aussie wine introductory course.
- See Brisbane’s spooky side on a city centre ghost tour.
More Queensland travel
Take a day trip on the Fitzroy Island ferry from Cairns to the Fitzroy Island Resort.
Go camping and birdwatching at Cape Palmerston on the drive from Rockhampton to Mackay.
Stay at Seahaven Noosa or Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort on Hastings Street in Noosa.
Catch the Russell Island ferry to Russell Island.
Have a cold beer and a massive steak at the Nindigully Pub in outback Queensland.