Health & Safety
We care about the Bridge and the safety of everyone who uses it, including pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and you – our guest! You can find our requirements below, this is intended for use as a guide to ensure you meet the minimum level of health & safety criteria prior to booking an experience
HEALTH DECLARATION
Prior to your experience, you will be asked to complete a digital Health Declaration which will be sent to all bookers via email. The booking contact should then forward this link on to all guests within their booking. Please be honest about your health so we can ensure your wellbeing is not at risk. All discussions will be confidential. If you have not received a link to the Health Declaration or are having issues completing it, please contact our team on +61 2 8274 7777.
Already booked an experience? Find out how to prepare for your upcoming experience here.
HEALTH & SAFETY ESSENTIALS
To participate you need to have a general level of health and fitness, and the ability to climb stairs, and ladders (if on the Summit Climb route), independently. BridgeClimb asks guests to carefully consider their own health and fitness levels, and not to join if their participation poses any risk to their health and safety, that of other guests, or any other users of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Below are our minimum health & safety requirements:
- You are 8 years of age or older
- You are at least 1.2 metres in height
- If you're under 24 weeks pregnant, you can join but will need to provide a Certificate of Fitness signed by your Doctor. Please download this form and bring this with you on the day. Please note, the Certificate of Fitness must have been completed within the last three months prior to your experience date. If you are more than 24 weeks pregnant, unfortunately you cannot do a BridgeClimb with us at this time.
- If you are 75 years of age, or older, you will also need to provide a Certificate of Fitness signed by a Doctor. Please download this form and bring it with you on the day. Please note, the Certificate of Fitness must have been completed within the last three months prior to your experience date.
If you don’t have a local GP - perhaps you’re visiting from overseas or new to Sydney -Bridgeside Medical Centre, is just a 10 minute walk away from BridgeClimb and can assist. Please note: standard consultation fee applies, please check their website for current pricing.
Not in the area or unsure where to go? Contact our team, and we’ll assist you in finding other medical centres in Sydney near you. - You must have a blood-alcohol reading below 0.05 to join (the same as if you are driving).
The following conditions may impact a guest's ability to take part in an experience and therefore require consideration and disclosure to our team prior:
- Limb absence or limb difference
- Diabetes
- Heart conditions (including high or low blood pressure)
- Vertigo, dizziness or loss of balance
- Respiratory conditions that may impact your ability to do moderate physical activity
- Recent surgery that may impact your ability to do moderate physical activity
- Injuries or conditions impacting stair or ladder climbing ability
- Epilepsy
- Chronic illness
If you have any questions, or are concerned about your ability to participate, please speak to our team for advice. We care about our guests; so please be aware that even if you have made a booking we reserve the right to decline participation, rebook or modify your experience to keep you safe. Health & Safety Essentials and Exceptions are subject to change at our discretion.
BridgeCLIMBING WITH CHILDREN
Children from the age of 8 to 15 (inclusive) are able to join their parent/s or guardian/s on an experience, provided they are 1.2 metres in height or taller. Children are the responsibility of an adult, with a maximum of three children allowed under the supervision of one adult guest. Parents/guardians must remain with their children throughout the experience, and must assist the BridgeClimb team by managing their equipment preparation and behaviour.
When considering whether this activity will be right for your child, we would like you to consider the following:
- Children must have a general level of fitness and the ability to climb steep ladders and stairs independently
- We will equip younger children in smaller BridgeClimb Suits, harness belts, and other accessories, based on the day’s weather conditions
BridgeClimb is an all-ages experience. The stories our Bridge Tour Guides share during the experience are appropriate for a broad age range.
Accessibility at BridgeClimb
We are here to discuss any specific accessibility needs or questions to support those with a disability to experience the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Find out more here.
FEAR OF HEIGHTS
We have helped thousands of people challenge their fear of heights by reaching the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. If you are apprehensive, our team are there to support and enable you to overcome your fears of reaching the top of the Bridge. Let our team know on the day, and they’ll take care of you to make sure you have the best experience.
STORAGE OF PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND PROHIBITED ITEMS
Due to Sydney Harbour Bridge security and safety, guests are not permitted to take any personal items with them on the Bridge, other than glasses or sunglasses (smart-glasses or eyewear are not permitted), which will be safely attached to your BridgeClimb suit. We provide free secure lockers for you to keep your personal belongings in, including phones, cameras and GoPros. Our Bridge Tour Guides are multi-talented human beings and as well as being exceptional guides, they’re also trained to capture photos of you during your experience. For safety and security reasons, cameras, video technology and mobile devices are prohibited on the Bridge.
If you’re wearing jewellery such as a watch, bracelet, or fitness device (E.g. FitBit), these will also need to be stored in your locker. Rings or small earrings are fine to wear. If you wear glasses or are joining during the daytime and would like to wear your sunglasses, please bring these with you and notify our team who will attach them to your BridgeClimb suit prior to your experience.
If you have long hair that is tied up, this can be done with a soft elastic hair band only, no clips, bobby pins, or scrunchies. If in doubt, ask a member of our team on the day.