People love to climb. We climb mountains and rocks; we climb ladders (be it social or steel); we climb buildings (well, Spiderman does, and we love him); we climb stairs; and now we climb bridges.
With the success of the Harbour Bridge climb in Sydney, Brisbane's answer to the Harbour Bridge – the Story Bridge – is ready to be climbed. The two and a half hour
climb takes you along the actual structure of the bridge and affords you a panorama of Brisbane that you will not get anywhere else. You will also receive a running commentary on the history of the bridge and Brisbane itself, as well as a certificate when you finish the climb to prove your bravery to anyone who might question it.
For the less adventurous (and the more budget-conscious) among us, there are other ways to gain a bridge-given perspective of Brisbane – you don't need to climb the actual frame to get a good view of the city, or indeed the bridge itself.
When you are always driving over bridges, with your eyes on the road (I hope), you never really get a chance to check out the view. Instead of driving, take advantage of the pedestrian lanes and hit the pavement walking. We've got the Goodwill and
Kurilpa Bridges in the city, which are pedestrian-only, as well as the brand new
Go Between Bridge. If you are looking for something a bit more suburban, have a stroll over the Eleanor Schonell Bridge (or 'Green Bridge') that links St Lucia to Dutton Park, or the Jack Pesch Bridge, linking Indooroopilly to Chelmer.
It may seem like a strange thing to do, and you may get some funny looks when you stop in the middle of the bridge to gaze out on the vista, but if you like a good view, from a structure that is also taking you somewhere interesting, then a bridge walk is for you. Some call Brisbane the city of bridges; it's time you found out why.
