Story Bridge

The 1940 steel truss bridge is Brisbane's landmark. You can climb to the 80-metre summit for views over the river and city, and Kangaroo Point below is a classic spot for skyline photos.

The Story Bridge opened in 1940. At 777 metres long, it is the longest cantilever bridge in Australia, and engineers involved in designing the Sydney Harbour Bridge helped with its design. Its steel truss structure spans the Brisbane River, linking the city-centre Fortitude Valley with Kangaroo Point on the south bank. It is on the Queensland Heritage Register, and at night its lights change colour for festivals. The most popular experience is the Story Bridge Adventure Climb, one of only three bridges in the world that can be climbed. You wear a safety suit and climb along the arch to the 80-metre summit, with 360-degree views over the winding Brisbane River, the city's high-rises, and in the distance Moreton Bay and the Glass House Mountains. Climbs run in daytime, at sunset, at night and at dawn. Each takes about 2 hours and costs roughly AUD 130 to 180. Book in advance; the minimum age is 12. You don't need to climb to enjoy the bridge: footpaths on both sides let you walk across the river for free (about 15 minutes). At the south end, the Kangaroo Point Cliffs are the classic spot for rock climbing and skyline views, and on summer evenings the lawns fill with locals picnicking. The Kangaroo Point pedestrian bridge, opened in 2024, leads straight from here to the City Botanic Gardens. Each September, the Riverfire fireworks during the Brisbane Festival are centred on the Story Bridge. Getting there: it is a 15-minute walk from the city centre, or take a CityCat ferry to Holman Street or Riverside. Note: you cannot take cameras or phones on the climb, you must wear closed shoes, and you must pass a breath test. The bridge footpaths are windy and noisy, and the Kangaroo Point Cliffs have many mosquitoes in the evening.

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