Climbing the Harbour Bridge is an awesome experience. You stand on the bridge and enjoy the view. For many people visiting Sydney, climbing the Harbour Bridge is on their to-do list. You can enjoy the scenery around the bridge and the Opera House!
To book, just Google “Bridge Climb Sydney” and there are many time slots available. We booked the Summit route, which is the cheapest at night and the most expensive during sunset ($268-$374). It’s best to go at night during the summer, and if you have no special requirements for the time slot, you can book a day in advance. Make sure you check the weather forecast and pick a sunny day! The glittering waves on the surface of the water are really beautiful.
BridgeClimb Routes
There are 3 climbing routes: the Ultimate, Summit, and Summit Insider, which differ in terms of the internal and external arches of the bridge.
The Insider route’s view isn’t as good as the other routes, and it’s more about seeing the internal structure of the bridge. So we chose the Summit route as the scenery was great, and it wasn’t too tiring!
Ultimate:
Climb to the top from the inside arch on the south side of the bridge and continue north, then climb back to the top from the outside arch on the north side and return. This is the longest and most complete climbing route, and you can climb the entire bridge.
Summit:
Climb to the top from the outside arch on the south side of the bridge, and then turn back directly from the outside arch without continuing north.
Summit Insider:
Climb to the top from the inside arch on the south side of the bridge and then return from the inside arch.
BridgeClimb in Sydney – Things you need to know
- Don’t be intimidated by the three-hour duration. It takes about an hour to fill out forms, change clothes, and go through safety briefings and simulations. The guides take turns taking photos for everyone, and we had a group of 11 people, so it took a while. It’s not tiring at all!
- Remember to go to the toilet before climbing. There are a few water stations in the first half of the climb, but none in the second half.
- Wear earphones throughout the climb to hear the guide’s commentary and instructions.
- Don’t bring your phone or anything that could fall off the bridge! You can’t bring your phone, but you can enjoy the view with your own eyes.
- During summer, it’s recommended to wear only the climbing suit and not wear any other clothes as it can be very hot.
- If you’re climbing during the day, it’s recommended to wear sunglasses, as it’s hard to open your eyes in the photos. The sunglasses can also be secured with the safety rope and lock, so there’s no need to worry about dropping them.
- The whole climb is very safe with ropes to secure climbers. However, it’s still quite high, and if you’re afraid of heights, it might not be suitable for you.
- There are three photo stops, which can be done in small groups or individually. The guide’s photo-taking process is quite streamlined, but the technology isn’t great. The photos can be purchased for $55-$70, depending on whether they’re for one or two people or three or four people.
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