The Story Bridge Adventure Climb is a soft adventure experience with a difference and the most spectacular way to discover Brisbane.
You'll be exhilarated by the breath-taking panorama of Brisbane and its surrounds. You will hear interesting and factual commentary by experienced climb leaders, including history and heritage information of both the city and the bridge.
- 2 1/2 hr experience
- Spectacular, uninterrupted 360° views
- One of only 3 bridge climbs in the world
- Dawn, day, twilight and night climbs
- It's challenging but safe; unique but affordable
The Story Bridge is without doubt, one of Brisbane’s most treasured landmarks. The construction of the adventure climb elements will change the bridge in one simple aspect – safety.
The Story Bridge has been climbed and crossed by maintenance crew since it’s opening in 1940. Our work to enhance the original construction will not alter the external design of the bridge, though add safety elements in addition to viewpoints and visitor amenities.
Brisbane’s Story Bridge opened for operation on July 6, 1940. This date came five years after construction commenced and fourteen years after initial recommendations for a river crossing in the Kangaroo Point vicinity. Essentially, the Story Bridge was one of the then governments’ three major public works projects, creating years of employment for many men during the Great Depression.
The Story Bridge is the largest steel bridge designed, fabricated and constructed in Australia by Australians.
Historical Facts
Construction took five years, one year longer than planned.
Queenslander, Dr John Bradfield was Consulting Engineer. His design team prepared 600 working drawings.
The Story Bridge project cost £1,492,000.
Seven years later, the State Government sold the Story Bridge to the Brisbane City Council for £750,000.
Sadly, four men lost their lives during construction.
Bridge Specifications
The Bridge is 1,072 metres long from the southern to northern anchor piers.
The river span is 282 metres long.
The Bridge’s summit is 74 metres to ground, similar in height to a 22-story building.
The width of the Bridge is 24 metres, including footpaths.
The river clearance at low tide is 35 metres, or 10-stories.
Construction Facts
39,100 cubic metres were excavated for foundations.
41,250 cubic metres of concrete used
12,000 tonnes of structural steel used
1,650 tonnes of reinforcing steel used
1,500,000 rivets were used to construct the bridge.
Maintenance
Currently the bridge is repainted every 7 years using 17,500 litres of paint
There is approximately 105,000 square metres of painted steel surfaces.
Tour Info:
Times Vary:
- Sat-Sun Dawn Climb
- Mon-Sun Day Climb
- Mon-Sun Night Climb
- Mon-Sun Twighlight Climb
Booking Information:
Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled climb time. Climbs will not be delayed for latecomers.
You will be asked to read, complete and sign a declaration form before climbing. ID will need to be produced when checking in for climb.
Safety is paramount – We do everything possible to ensure the safety of climbers we must rely on you to tell us if you have a medical condition or impairment that could put you or others at risk. Possible risk factors include: asthma, epilepsy, angina, diabetes (or similar conditions), back or leg related physical concerns or similar conditions including those associated with pregnancy. (*Conditions for Pregnant Climbers apply.)
Vertigo (fear of heights) - For the entire duration of the climb, all climbers will be attached to a static line. Our Climb Leaders are experienced in supporting and encouraging those who become nervous while climbing. If you have any concerns, please advise the Climb Leader before the climb begins.
A person cannot participate in the Climb if their blood alcohol concentration is 0.05% or greater; or they are under the influence of perscription or illicit drugs. We reserve the right to breath test all Climbers. If a Climber refuses to be breath tested, SBAC will deny the person participation in the Climb and will not issue a refund to the Climber.
Wear suitable footwear for support and grip e.g. runners, track shoes, hiking boots.
Please call Story Bridge Climb on 1300254627 to reconfirm Climb time at least 48 hours prior to climb. Please exchange voucher on arrival.
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