BridgeClimb
BridgeClimb
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See Sydney at its best - take the Climb of Your Life with BridgeClimb Sydney! With our Climb Leaders as your guide, you will suit-up in our specially designed outdoor gear and ascend the arches of the coathanger. From dawn until dusk, the view from the top is always different. Climbs are available at dawn (limited departures), during the day, twilight or night. Did you know there's more than one way to the top? choose between the original BridgeClimb, a 3.5h experience travelling on the upper arch, The BridgeClimb Express, which travels on the inner arch and bursts through to the summit from below in 2h 15min, or the BridgeClimb Sampler, a 90 minute experience that reaches a vantage point half way to the top. The BridgeClimb and BridgeClimb express are also offered in Mandarin. We also offer Special Event Climbs for some of Sydney's Festivals, such as Vivid Sydney or Australia day. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable, and uniquely “Sydney” experience!
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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2023
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Lynne D
New Zealand6 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
Awesome Experience, was a gift for my birthday so my partner & I did it… Guide Celia was great, funny and knowledgeable. Was some steep climbing but I am 70+ and found it no problem. Great views, outstanding all around, highly recommend this.
Written 22 November 2023
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Dazal0
Adelaide, Australia321 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Solo
Being one of the Icons of Australia it’s a must do. That’s it you don’t have a fear of heights. Also you have a bit of fitness to enjoy this climb. The guides were really good and informative. I was lucky I meet a great bloke from Trinidad now living in New York. You do need to allow at least 3 hours. Even though it did drizzle a short while before we reached the Summit felt completely safe and just added to the experience. Over all a slick operation and well done to all involved.
Written 16 November 2023
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JC d
Boston, MA42 contributions
Fantastic views, history about the bridge construction and a small workout, what’s not to like about the climb ?!
I just wish it was less expensive so we could bring all visiting family up there
I just wish it was less expensive so we could bring all visiting family up there
Written 14 November 2023
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Lizzie Jack Jac... P
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Nov. 2023 • Family
The views are amazing. It’s a decent climb. Some fitness required for sure. No photos as phones in lockers. Their snaps expensive ($55). The rest of it was fabulous.
Written 8 November 2023
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Michael M
Penrith, Australia637 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Family
During overseas travel my wife and I have been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the top of the Empire State Building in New York, but being Sydneysiders we had never got around to the Harbour Bridge Climb. I am so glad my wife organised this as a birthday surprise for me, as we've now finally done it, and it was an absolutely spectacular experience. The view is obviously exceptional, but the whole experience is brought to life though by the fantastic crew of Bridge Climb people. A special thank you to our guide Rian, who ensured we were well informed and entertained throughout the whole experience, as well as being safe at all times. Highly recommended.
Written 11 October 2023
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Jenty05
Urchfont, UK77 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
We did the sunset climb and it was amazing. I have a weak left side due to an accident 18 months ago and my wife was very anxious about the whole thing, be it my ability to do it or her ability not to panic when so high.
The team there are super friendly and very helpful. They put us near the front of the group and checked on us frequently.
These people are professionals and they manage the whole thing brilliantly. Don’t hesitate to do this. The views are out of this world
The team there are super friendly and very helpful. They put us near the front of the group and checked on us frequently.
These people are professionals and they manage the whole thing brilliantly. Don’t hesitate to do this. The views are out of this world
Written 2 October 2023
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Sheilagh S
19 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Family
My grandson (13) and myself (66) did the climb this afternoon
The climb was a bit taxing but well paced to cater for all levels of fitness
Our tour leader was Tess and she was great very knowledgeable great sense of humour and made sure that all climbers were doing ok
Would definitely recommend the climb without any hesitation
The climb was a bit taxing but well paced to cater for all levels of fitness
Our tour leader was Tess and she was great very knowledgeable great sense of humour and made sure that all climbers were doing ok
Would definitely recommend the climb without any hesitation
Written 28 September 2023
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kimmysue42
Minneapolis, MN1,564 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
Definitely recommend this adventure! Not nearly as scary as it seems looking up at the bridge. Very safe. They have a thorough safety procedure. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. The views are amazing!! Great city & Opera House viewing and they take your photo in many different places.
We had a perfect, sunny & calm day. Recommend the Summit Climb. Plenty of views of the Harbour from the top of the bridge. It is not a cheap excursion but well worth it. Reminder: if you think having a drink or two before going up is a good idea/ think again. You take a breathalyzer during the set up time and you will be turned away with any alcohol in your system.
We had a perfect, sunny & calm day. Recommend the Summit Climb. Plenty of views of the Harbour from the top of the bridge. It is not a cheap excursion but well worth it. Reminder: if you think having a drink or two before going up is a good idea/ think again. You take a breathalyzer during the set up time and you will be turned away with any alcohol in your system.
Written 27 September 2023
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VDV2001
Denver11 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
We didn't take this tour on our first trip to Sydney but when we returned 18 years later we took our children and it was well worth the money. Such a cool experience and an impressive operation. Highly recommend.
Written 12 September 2023
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KimberleyStubbs
St Helens, UK5 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Solo
This was such a beautiful site. We had the best guide Micheal who was super knowledgable about all the different sites and stories of Sydney. He was fun and upbeat the full time interacting with all the staff. The climb started at sunset and finished at night. I totally reccomend this to everyone! The only down side is you have to pay $52 to get photos at the end and you cant take your phone up.
Written 25 August 2023
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Natasha R
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Hi there,
We are heading to Sydney in July of this year and are interested in booking a climb on the Sydney Harbour Bridge climb. Would anyone recommend booking in advance (so booking in this or next month) or would it be better to book when it's much closer to our trip?
Any guidance would be appreciated.
Olivia A
Bromsgrove, UK73 contributions
Hi there, my 2 friends and I took a walk over to the bridge climb centre on the morning and they were easily able to book us on a climb that afternoon at about 3pm. There are many climbs throughout the day so i wouldn’t say it’s essential if you don’t mind what time you get. However we may have just been lucky. Definitely worth doing - it’s honestly one of the best things I’ve done!
TerryChicago1975
Chicago, IL1 contribution
Does anyone else have a story about how difficult it is to get a refund from this company? In my experience, they won’t accept any reason... not even a once-in-a-lifetime, international pandemic.
Paul K
Motherwell, UK12 contributions
I have not been able to secure a refund. Have just put an extended post on Trip Advisor.
Intend posting their attitude on Facebook, Twitter Instagram as well as contacting Australia tourism, New South Wales tourism and Sidney tourism
TerryChicago1975
Chicago, IL1 contribution
Hi guys. Don't you think it's unethical not to offer refunds when someone is forced to return home due to a coronavirus outbreak? It just seems like the humane, decent thing to do.
Smartartz
Stockport, UK32 contributions
Same problem,, I’ve just posted a review myself because my credit card are refusing to refund me either because BridgeClimb are in theory still offering the service. Watch out for my review which hopefully should be posted soon. Let’s try to put pressure on the, to do the right thing,
desafinado74
Melbourne, Australia485 contributions
Hi guys, I am interested in doing the Vivid Sydney climb. To those who have done the climb during VIVID Sydney, which time slot is the best? The 4-5pm or 5-6pm one? Thank you.
kel400
Baltimore, MD313 contributions
it depends what time of year you go. i would look up sunsets in sydney which will give you the time frames by date and then you go by that.
Deb J
Newnan, GA3 contributions
How long are the ladders you have to climb up? I am physically fit but cannot use my right hand to grip the ladder. I can use my left hand along with my right wrist area to climb and hold myself on the ladder. If the ladder isn’t super long or difficult to exit from, I think I could do it? Thanks for any insight!
Carol
7 contributions
There are 4 ladders. The arch is very strenuous. No one can help you it is not wide enough.
Kann man sicher die Kamera (oder Handy) mitführen? Oder werden Fotos vom Team gemacht?
Kann man Wertgegenstände wegschließen während der Tour?
kel400
Baltimore, MD313 contributions
they do not let you take any sort of camera on the climb. you aren't even allowed to take your phone. you have access to a locker and a key and your stuff is safely stored. they will take pictures of you on the climb for purchase. fyi you can't even try to sneak one through as they use a metal detector on every person!
rktj
Tampa, FL1,036 contributions
We have the climb booked for next weekend but are concerned about the smoky conditions from all of the bushfires. I am interested to hear any reports from anyone who has done the climb over the past week or two on how the smoke affected their climb.
David T
Overland Park, KS180 contributions
We did the climb on November 21. They gave us the option to delay our climb but the smoke cleared pretty quickly. The fires r about 30-40 miles away so it depends upon which way the wind is blowing or if there a brief rain shower to knock it down.
Patricia F
Berlin, Germany105 contributions
Hi everyone, I would like to book this trip for my husbands birthday when we are going to visit Sydney. However, I can't decide between the twilight tour and the day tour. What do you recommend?
kel400
Baltimore, MD313 contributions
i recommend doing the day unless the savings are better. or depending on what your schedule is like. i would fit this into whatever your plans are and not the other way around. i was there in october so with the cooler weather i was happy to have the sun out!