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Can children climb?
Yes. To participate you must be 8 years and over 1.2 metres tall. Children aged 8 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult, with a maximum of three children per adult.

What can I expect when I climb with my children (8 to 15 years)?
When considering whether this activity will be right for your child, we would like you to consider the following:

• Safety is, and always will be, the number one priority for all climbers.
• Kids of this age will be eqipped in smaller BridgeSuits, belts, mittens, or fleeces based on the day’s weather conditions.
• Climbing the bridge is an all-age experience. The stories climb leaders share during the experience is appropriate for a broad age range.
• Children will be required to climb with and next to their parent/guardian.
• To climb the bridge, children must be 8 years old and 120cm tall to participate.
• Parents/guardians must remain with their children throughout the vlimb experience, and must assist BridgeClimb staff by managing their equipment preparation and behaviour.

Can seniors climb?
Yes. Anyone who can sustain moderate physical exertion up to 3½ hours over 1.75km should find the BridgeClimb exhilarating. BridgeClimb's oldest climber, Mrs Chris Muller, reached the summit at 100 years old.

Can people with a fear of heights climb?
In most cases, yes. BridgeClimb has helped thousands of people challenge their fear of heights by climbing to the top of the bridge.

Can pregnant women climb?
If you are less than 24 weeks pregnant, you can participate with a signed Certificate of Fitness Form from your GP. If you are over 24 weeks pregnant you cannot climb.

Can hearing-impaired people climb?
Yes. Climbers who wear hearing aids are encouraged to leave them safely in their lockers to prevent damage or loss while they are on the bridge. There are a variety of headsets available and many hearing-impaired climbers have agreed that these allowed them to enjoy the commentary delivered by their climb leader.

BridgeClimb also offers Auslan Climbs. On an Auslan Climb you’ll be accompanied by an Australian Sign Language interpreter who will interpret the commentary about Sydney and its world-famous bridge. These Climbs occur twice a month.

Can people with a disability or medical condition climb?
BridegClimb does its best to help everyone climb. To participate you need to have a general level of health and fitness, and the ability to climb independently. To find out more, see Pre-Climb Checklist.

Can people with injuries climb?
To participate you need to have a general level of health and fitness, and the ability to climb independently. To find out more, see Pre-Climb Checklist.

How long will my Climb take?
Climb times range from 1.5 to 3.5 hours depending on the climb type you choose. We ask that climbers allow a 15-minute provision to collect photos and depart. This applies to all climbs.

What are the climbing conditions on the bridge?
The conditions vary based on the day’s weather and the blimb you choose. You can expect to possibly:

• climb ladders and walk on catwalks
• participate in prolonged stair climbing
• walk along uneven surfaces and via narrow passageways
• be exposed to all weather conditions

Can I bring glasses or sunglasses?
Yes. Please bring your own glasses or sunglasses to wear on the day of your Climb. (No DVR – digital video recorder – glasses thank you.) For more information see Pre-Climb Checklist.

Can I take a camera or video camera?
No, unfortunately not. Climbers cannot take loose objects - including cameras, phones or GoPros - onto the bridge. This is to safeguard against anything falling from the bridge. BridgeClimb provides secure lockers for you to keep your camera or any loose objects in while you are engaged in the climb. Photographically-trained climb leaders will capture photos of you during your climb. Each climber receives one free group photo as part of the experience. Additional photos are available for pre-purchase with your booking, or from the Photographics Team after your climb.

Can I bring medication?
Essential medication, like inhalers or diabetic medication, can be taken on the climb. Please speak to our staff on the day.

What kind of shoes should I wear?
Please wear comfortable, enclosed rubber-soled shoes such as running, sport or hiking shoes. PVC and leather-soled shoes are not ideal.

Where can I leave my belongings while I’m climbing?
Secure lockers are provided for you to keep any loose objects in, including phones and cameras, during your climb. The key to your locker will be securely attached to you at all times.

How long does it take to reach the top of the bridge from the time of check-in?
It takes approximately two hours to reach the summit on the standard BridgeClimb, and 1 ¼ hours for BridgeClimb Express and BridgeClimb Mandarin. This includes time to suit-up and complete your pre-climb preparation. The descent takes about an hour.

How long is it between bathroom breaks?
On BridgeClimb, it is approximately 2 hours 40 minutes. On BridgeClimb Express it is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.

Where does the climb start and finish?
The Climb Base is located at 3 Cumberland St, The Rocks, Sydney.

What do I need to wear on the day of my climb?
You will be fitted in all the outdoor gear you’ll need for your climb based on the day’s weather conditions and health and safety essentials. Please wear comfortable clothing on the day of your climb in case you need to wear it under your suit for warmth.

Is the Online Booking System secure?
Yes. Bookings are processed through a gateway deploying Secure Server Layer (SSL) software, which offers complete protection for transactions online

Can I change my booking?
BridgeClimb tickets are a non-refundable purchase for a specific time and date. Changes can only be made more than seven days in advance of your climb.

Can I propose to my partner at the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge?
Yes. The key to a smooth proposal at the summit is to notify BrideClimb at the time of your booking. You can do this in the comments section. Climb leaders are experienced at discretely helping many couples become engaged at the top thanks to a special ring safety attachment.

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