Climber Health & Safety
We care about the Bridge and the safety of everyone who uses it, including pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and you – our Climber! You can find our requirements to climb below, this is intended for use as a guide to ensure you meet the minimum level of health & safety criteria prior to booking a Climb.
CLIMBER HEALTH DECLARATION
Prior to your Climb, 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 Climbers 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 a Climb? 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 Climbers to carefully consider their own health and fitness levels, and not to climb if their participation poses any risk to their health and safety, that of other Climbers, or any other users of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Below are our minimum health & safety requirements to climb:
- 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 Climb 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 Climb date. If you are more than 24 weeks pregnant, unfortunately you cannot Climb 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 Climb date.
- You must have a blood-alcohol reading below 0.05 to climb (the same as if you are driving).
The following conditions may impact a Climber's ability to take part in a Climb and therefore require consideration and disclosure to our team prior to climbing:
- 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 climb, please speak to our team for advice. We care about our Climbers; so please be aware that even if you have made a booking we reserve the right to decline participation, rebook or modify your Climb to keep you safe. Health & Safety Essentials and Exceptions are subject to change at our discretion.
CLIMBING WITH CHILDREN
Children from the age of 8 to 15 (inclusive) are able to join their parent/s or guardian/s on a Climb, 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 climber. Parents/guardians must remain with their children throughout the Climb 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 Climb Suits, harness belts, and other accessories, based on the day’s weather conditions
Climbing the Bridge is an all-ages experience. The stories our Climb Leaders 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 climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Find out more here.
FEAR OF HEIGHTS
We have helped thousands of people challenge their fear of heights by climbing to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. If you are apprehensive, our team are there to support and enable you to overcome your fears to climb to the top of 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, Climbers are not permitted to take any personal items with them on the climb, other than glasses or sunglasses, which will be safely attached to your Climb suit. We provide free secure lockers for you to keep your personal belongings in, including phones, cameras and GoPros. Our Climb Leaders are multi-talented human beings and as well as being exceptional tour guides, they’re also trained to capture photos of you during your Climb. 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 climbing 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 climb suit prior to your Climb.
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.
