ACCESSIBLE CLIMB with STORY BRIDGE ADVENTURE CLIMB
Story Bridge Adventure Climb (SBAC) has made history as the world’s first wheelchair-accessible bridge climb, setting a new benchmark for inclusive adventure tourism.
People with accessibility requirements including wheelchair users can now experience the thrill of scaling Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge in a specially-designed wheelchair.
The motorised stair climber wheelchair is of the highest safety standard and has been customised using advanced technology especially for the Story Bridge. The advanced wheelchair ensures individuals with accessibility requirements can expect smooth and safe movement over inclines, ergonomic design for participant comfort and integrated safety features.
PRIVATE GROUP ACCESSIBILITY CLIMB
Group size: The accessible climb will accommodate up to nine participants, including one wheelchair user, and a minimum of three supportive companions. Three group members are required to assist in helping manage a guide rope during the climb, while our climb leaders operate the wheelchair.
Morning Day Climb: $180 per person (4 – 9 participants)
Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours
Minimum age: Six
Weight limit: 130kg
Location: SBAC is based at Howard Smith Wharves.
Find us directly in front of the precinct’s roundabout, where a ramp provides easy access from the footpath to our headquarters. For full accessibility information including a virtual tour, click here.
When can we do an accessible climb? Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30am.
As with all Story Bridge Adventure Climb experiences, the accessible climb will include:
- A guided adventure to the top of the Story Bridge
- Brisbane history and Story Bridge facts commentary by expert climb leaders
- Story Bridge Adventure Climb Cap
Seasonal availability
Accessible Climbs are suspended during the warmer summer months, with climbs recommencing in March. For the comfort and safety of our guests, our Accessible Climb experience takes a seasonal break during the warmer summer months, from November through to February, with climbs recommencing in March. We warmly encourage you to contact our friendly team at Story Bridge Adventure Climb to discuss your individual needs and plan your experience. We would be delighted to assist you with arranging a booking for when our Accessible Climbs resume.
Enquire on the form to find out more information about the accessible climb with SBAC.
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SBAC would like to extend a huge thanks and acknowledge those who have worked tirelessly to bring this innovation to life:
John Sharpe
Nicole Were (Operational Procedures)
Dean Anderson (Engineer)
Guy Pearce (Height Safety Expert)
James Hogan (Trademan)
Mike Box (USA wheelchair Manufacturer)
Dane Cross (CEO Sporting Wheelies)
Louise Yates ( Disability Advocate and Writer)
Belinda Harris (Accessible Tourism Advocate)
