Health & Safety

Health and Safety Information

We care about your health, safety and comfort. Please read the important information about Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb health and safety to assess your readiness for the Climb.

To complete the Climb you will need:

A reasonable level of fitness and strength

Full body control and hand-eye-foot co-ordination

The ability to climb independently (unsupported by walking aids)

The following may impact your ability to climb safely:

If you are pregnant

All heart conditions (including high blood pressure)

All respiratory conditions

Back, limb or joint injuries

Missing limbs or part thereof, inclusive of prosthetics

Vertigo, dizziness or loss of balance; visual impairment (except wearing prescription glasses or contact lenses), and learning conditions

Why? Because the Climb experience includes:

Climbing high ladders and catwalks

Prolonged stair climbing

Uneven surfaces and narrow passageways

Exposure to all weather conditions

BridgeClimb is a 3½ hour experience over a distance of 1.74 kilometres on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Any person over 10 years of age who can sustain moderate physical exertion should find the Climb experience an exhilarating challenge.

Exclusions:

You cannot take part in the Climb if you:

Are under 10 years of age

Are under 1.2 metres in height

Have a blood- alcohol reading of 0.05% or higher

Have broken bones

Have undergone surgery in the last 6 months or are experiencing ongoing symptoms

Have experienced a fit or seizure in the past 6 months and do not hold a driver's license for this reason.

If you take essential medication

At BridgeClimb's discretion, essential medication may be taken on the Climb (e.g. asthma inhalers or diabetic medication). Please speak with a Team Member on the day.

• Pregnant Climbers less than 24 weeks are required to consult a medical practitioner before climbing and must ask the medical practitioner to sign a BridgeClimb Certificate of fitness
• If you are over 24 weeks pregnant you cannot climb
• Climbers must pass an alcohol breath test before climbing the bridge. Any persons over the limit will not be allowed to climb and their ticket becomes invalid.
• It is a legal requirement for every climber to complete a Climber Declaration document before climbing.

Still concerned? If you believe your health and safety, or that of other Climbers, may be put at risk by you taking part, you should not join the Climb. If you have concerns about your ability to participate safely, please consult your treating doctor .

Please be aware that even if you have made a reservation, BridgeClimb reserves the right to decline participation or modify your chosen climbing experience. The health and safety conditions of climbing are subject to change at BridgeClimb's discretion.

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