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Story Bridge

📍 Story Bridge, Brisbane, Australia
Story Bridge
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Introduction

Story Bridge is an iconic steel-truss bridge over the Brisbane River in Brisbane, Australia. Opened in 1940, this 777 m bridge is named after designer John Bradfield Story (unrelated to "story"), and is one of only three climbable bridges in the Southern Hemisphere — the Story Bridge Adventure Climb reaches the 80 m summit for 360° views of the Brisbane River, city and distant mountains, Brisbane's most thrilling urban experience. Designed by Bradfield (also designer of the Sydney Harbour Bridge), the steel-truss cantilever bridge is 777 m long — Brisbane's most recognizable landmark. It links the city center (north) with Kangaroo Point (south), carrying traffic and a walkway. The Story Bridge Adventure Climb is one of only three climbable bridges in the Southern Hemisphere (with Sydney Harbour Bridge and Auckland Harbour Bridge) — a ~2-hour climb to the 80 m summit for 360° views of the Brisbane River, CBD skyline and Mt Coot-tha. Night climbs offer city lights. Kangaroo Point Cliffs below are the best vantage for the bridge and river. Visiting to overlook city and river from the steel-truss summit is an iconic, thrilling Brisbane experience.

✨ Highlights

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Climbable bridge
One of only three climbable bridges in the Southern Hemisphere — 80 m summit with city views.
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777 m steel truss
Opened 1940, designed by Bradfield — Brisbane's landmark.
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Kangaroo Point
Cliffs below are the best vantage for the bridge and river.
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Night climb
Night climbs offer city lights — a different charm.

🛈 Practical Info

→Climb：~A$130/person, ~2 hours with guide and gear.
→Walk：Bridge has a walkway — free to cross.
→Best time：Dusk climb for sunset and city lights.
→Combine：With Kangaroo Point Cliffs and South Bank Parklands.

💡 Tips

• The Adventure Climb is Brisbane's signature — book in advance.
• Dusk climb offers sunset and night views.
• Kangaroo Point Cliffs are the best free vantage.
• Combine with South Bank Parklands.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Story Bridge?

The Adventure Climb is Brisbane's signature — book in advance. Dusk climb offers sunset and night views.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.