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[NSW] Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb $98 (Normally $374) on 1/10

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[NSW] Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb $98 (Normally $374) on 1/10
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yellowcoconuts on 08/09/2019 - 12:25 bridgeclimb.com (8583 clicks)
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21st birthday for the bridge climb operators for the Sydney Harbour Bridge and for one day only they are offering prices back to the original price when it first opened.
"On Tuesday, 1 October, BridgeClimb turns 21 and we want to celebrate this major milestone by saying thank you to everyone in Sydney who has supported us.
For one day only, we are throwing it back to our original 1998 ticket price of $98 and invite all of you to take up our special offer."

Tickets on sale 9am, 12th Sep.

Shows how much they are making lol.

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  • dosada on 08/09/2019 - 12:37
    +62

    Wow. Regular price is $374. Thst is just insane

    • cooperdog on 08/09/2019 - 13:03
      +28

      Adjusted for inflation it only should be $165 now!
      https://www.rba.gov.au/calculator/annualDecimal.html

      • mrsinistah on 08/09/2019 - 18:19
        +1

        you beat me to it haha, correct

      • aoeueoa on 08/09/2019 - 18:40
        +5

        Ever seen a Koala in a Harbour Bridge photo? No? That's right. They now pay a guy full-time to keep removing all the koalas off the bridge. He's called the Koala Whacker. That's why the price is more than the inflation price.

        Actually this is a joke I heard at a comedy night, credit to that comic but I can't remember his name. It's not my joke.

    • gilbarc on 08/09/2019 - 13:25
      +2

      Wow, I went about seven years ago and it was only around $200 at the time.

      • dosada on 08/09/2019 - 13:46
        +21

        It's a joke, even at $200.you are climbing some stairs and that's it. OK, incredible view but it's not like they have such high running or operating costs to justify the price. A family of five need to leave there $1500 for climbing stairs.

        • [Deactivated] on 08/09/2019 - 14:23
          +8

          The long-term operator lost the contract recently and some new outfit has/will take over.

          They pay some massive annual fees to the State for the privilege.

          Can i be bothered Googling? Yes i can.

          • mrsinistah on 08/09/2019 - 18:18
            +7

            @[Deactivated]: Indeed.

            Shout out to the NSW State Govt for riping off people at every transaction.

            • odysseus on 08/09/2019 - 19:00
              +5

              @mrsinistah: To be fair, it's only a rip off if you're forced to pay it.

              Keep in mind this is a business driven payment, where the private operators requested the government let them start this up, and offered to pay an enticing sum to the government to enable them to do it. Note the return was $17 million profit to the owners, and they paid $1.9m to the government as a pay off for that. Of course, when they see dollar signs like that they were willing to pay the government some money to let them do it. 10% cost!

              Also to be fair, this is the first time in 20 years, only after the new owners took over that they have offered a discount to us. I'm sure if the old owners were still in charge, this discount wouldn't be happening. As they were happy to keep charging the maximum they could, since they were still getting the business.

            • [Deactivated] on 08/09/2019 - 22:36

              @mrsinistah:

              Shout out to the NSW State Govt for ripping off people at every transaction.

              Yep - that's my view - utter BS.

              Here's details of their usual pricing. No thank you very much.

        • aragornelessar on 08/09/2019 - 18:17
          +3

          And to boot, they don't let you take your own photos and charge you a decent amount for their ones from memory!

          • Samsungnote10 on 08/09/2019 - 19:19
            +5

            @aragornelessar: Wtf!

            • Samsungnote10 on 09/09/2019 - 11:46
              +1

              @Samsungnote10: what next?? they will confiscate your glasses so you cant see, and then charge you $20 to rent them once you get up there

          • Mahalo on 08/09/2019 - 19:57

            @aragornelessar: How much are the photos?

            • aragornelessar on 08/09/2019 - 21:19
              +6

              @Mahalo: $30-40 upwards from memory. This was about 10 years ago, so no idea if they've gone up since. They say it's for safety reasons that you can't bring your own camera up in case you drop it, so thats fair enough. But then charge you the ridiculous price to buy their photos felt like robbery.

              Funny thing is they let you take your own set of glasses, but specify no DVR glasses. Must've had a few people try and work around that rule!

              • vikvance on 08/09/2019 - 21:57
                +4

                @aragornelessar: Yeah, that stupid DVR glasses restriction is just unbelievable.

                There is zero additional risk from a person wearing DVR glasses vs a person wearing normal glasses.

                Just a way to gouge some additional cash from punters by forcing them to pay for photos.

          • JIMB0 on 09/09/2019 - 08:26
            +1

            @aragornelessar: 2 years ago they gave you the group photo for free, but seemed annoyed when you didn't purchase the individual photo.

    • Ghost47 on 08/09/2019 - 14:01

      It's an OzBargain!

    • Numlock on 08/09/2019 - 16:28

      It's a popular thing to do for high roller Asians and they're willing to whip out the cashola

      • Lysander on 08/09/2019 - 18:11
        +11

        Maybe there should be one price for Aussies and another for tourists - many countries do this.

    • BargainKen on 08/09/2019 - 19:23
      +14

      Wow even a helicopter tour is cheaper @ $220PP - https://www.sydneyhelitours.com.au/sydney-harbour-heli-fligh… and I'm pretty sure costs more to operate a helicopter. Guess its a good thing the NSW Govt doesnt own the airspace, I'm sure they'd be charging us the air we breathe if they could :)

      • Numlock on 08/09/2019 - 21:16
        +5

        'm sure they'd be charging us the air we breathe if they could :)

        Not this government. They'd sell the air to a private company like those dogs at TransUrban and put a tax on the air.

      • vikvance on 08/09/2019 - 21:54
        +2

        Interesting example of free market pricing vs monopoly pricing.

        The helicopter tour operator is in a free market & has to price competitively, and charges $220.

        The bridge climb operator has a monopoly & rips off people by charging $374.

      • [Deactivated] on 08/09/2019 - 22:35
        +1

        On a strict comparison basis, The Phantom says get to the chopper!

    • exa on 09/09/2019 - 09:26
      -1

      Supply and demand.

      If it was cheaper you'd have to book months in advance, with this high price you are able to book for the same week.

      Actually, if you look at this Saturday:

      • only 2 of the 16 slots are available for the Chinese guided tour
      • 6 of the 16 cheapest English climb
  • [Deactivated] on 08/09/2019 - 12:54
    +1

    Do you atleast get to keep the jumpsuit

    • Zazer on 08/09/2019 - 13:45

      nope!

  • Cucumber123 on 08/09/2019 - 12:56
    -8

    It’s absolutely something that everyone should do at least once. It’s a great experience. $98 is a steal.

    These will sell out super fast - This email went out to everyone on their marketing list (people who have previously done the climb and know how expensive it is). Good luck to anyone that tries to get tickets.

    • Charity on 08/09/2019 - 14:06
      +32

      Yes, $98 for climbing a bridge built and maintained by the taxpayer should be considered theft. $374 should include a rape charge

  • hasher22 on 08/09/2019 - 12:58
    -2

    I buy the tickets and can I book a date in the furture or when I buy, I have to book a date?

    Can't find that info anywhere

    • Jasonissm on 08/09/2019 - 13:00
      +7

      Thanks Sydney BridgeClimb Sale
      $98 tickets for 1st Oct
      On sale 9am, 12th Sep
      Contact us on 1300 90 80 57 or email us

      Tickets are only for 1st of October it seems. It's also listed in the title and description of this post.

  • intruhvurted on 08/09/2019 - 13:45
    +2

    $374 is the normal price? that's way overpriced IMO

    • Deal Or-No Deal on 08/09/2019 - 16:40
      +2

      An understatement, that's why I haven't gone yet.

  • mynamedoesnotfi on 08/09/2019 - 14:11
    -1

    Not defending the normal price - but I think they have to pay the government a lot of money to be able to use the bridge.

    • nayfon on 08/09/2019 - 14:31

      That’s correct, about $1.9M annually to the state government. Other costs would include insurance, operator costs etc..

      They do make a hefty profit annually.

      • eschew on 08/09/2019 - 14:53

        The old contract was $1.9M, the new one is probably significantly higher it was a proven business model when RMS asked for tenders.

    • odysseus on 08/09/2019 - 19:03

      10% of the profit as a licencing fee isn't great, and this was something they volunteered to do upfront to get the licence. It wasn't a fee introduced by the government, but they initiated a proposal and of course paid a fee to the government for the right to operate exclusively.

    • vikvance on 08/09/2019 - 19:40

      The old owners paid $2m a year to the government and made $17m a year in profits.

      It was a total ripoff. The owners had a monopoly and gouged people as much as they were able to.

  • Kamsi on 08/09/2019 - 14:43
    -3

    No deal. There is other places you can go which have better scenery and it free.

  • brett-au on 08/09/2019 - 14:59

    Hmm. I wonder if they will charge extra for their 'special' options like sunrise and sunset.

    • dirkgonnadirk on 08/09/2019 - 15:03
      +1

      doesn't look like it

    • Mallard on 08/09/2019 - 15:35

      $374 is the sunset price. There are cheaper options but still ridiculous. I've done it three times with different family so I had the Earlybird deal

      • ihbh on 08/09/2019 - 17:53
        +7

        You have morenthan 1 family?

        • Mallard on 09/09/2019 - 14:37

          No they were just random families I tagged along with

    • brett-au on 08/09/2019 - 15:47

      Based on the normal weekday events, there isn't a sunrise option on a weekday and there is only one option (3:45pm kick off) for a sunset option.

      I'm thinking I will give the night option a go - should I get lucky.

      On the plus side, it looks like it's not possible to book on that day - in advance. This means all tickets are likely to be onsale as part of the birthday special.

  • honeydew on 08/09/2019 - 15:44

    I did this once when I received Red Ballon gift cards at 50% off. Been waiting for that to happen again..
    You get to take home a blue hat

  • UberIsCool on 08/09/2019 - 16:03
    +1

    I remember when it was $98 at time and even that is a rip off

  • klownvandamn on 08/09/2019 - 16:16

    I can walk the bridge for free.

  • sharkyoz on 08/09/2019 - 16:33
    +21

    I actually climbed it illegally one night in '83, with a mate after Bowie concert. We got to top, had a herbal and got arrested by security guards.
    Fine was only a $100 trespass fine, then climbed to $2000 attepmt suicide charge, now a $20000 and imprisonment for tampering witha national structure.
    Looks like $100 was cheap, and the best view of sydney at night.

    • Gravy on 08/09/2019 - 17:53
      +8

      That $2000 attempted suicide charge would have been depressing.

      • ahly92 on 08/09/2019 - 18:05
        -2

        Just to dig it in further… am i evil that i laughed?

    • serpserpserp on 08/09/2019 - 21:26

      What route did you take up the bridge?

      • paraneoplastic on 08/09/2019 - 21:59

        I think route down would be more relevant after than fine

    • dosada on 08/09/2019 - 22:03

      Upvote for "ilegally". didn't read the rest

  • whoknows on 08/09/2019 - 17:32
    +1

    $129 to climb the Story Bridge, Brisbane

    https://storybridgeadventureclimb.com.au/

    or $116.10 through RACQ

    https://racq.experienceoz.com.au/en/brisbane/brisbane-story-…

    • Yabadabadoo on 08/09/2019 - 19:37
      +7

      That climb is a whole other Story ;)

    • ekul777 on 09/09/2019 - 23:00
      +2

      Warning: Sydney Bridge not the same as Brisbane Bridge

  • Yaren24 on 08/09/2019 - 17:48
    -1

    Can anyone tell me why someone wants to climb the bridge? I don't understand

    • Charybdia on 08/09/2019 - 17:55
      +5

      So they can pretend they are one of those protestors but without the police operation and jail time

    • gilbarc on 08/09/2019 - 18:50
      +1

      For fun

    • Numlock on 08/09/2019 - 21:17
      -3

      ANd look at Sydney….how many times can you see the harbour bridge, obnoxious houses, Opera House that only pretentious people actually visit, and the tower that most Sydneysiders don't know the name of.

  • franz87 on 08/09/2019 - 19:36
    +15

    I've talked to a lot of Sydneysiders who strangely don't know about the Pylon Lookout of the Bridge. Now of course it's not the same "experience", but very similar views for a fraction of the cost. If you haven't been it's a must - besides you'll get to look across at the suckers who've paid $300+ for a similar privilege.

    • yellowcoconuts on 08/09/2019 - 19:43

      Yes that's true, it does have similar views but just not from the bridge and without the tour guide commentary
      Just note that entering the look out accepts payment using card only, they don't accept cash.

      • whyisave on 12/09/2019 - 08:59

        the card is to verify the identity of the people who are going there.
        it's a security check.
        post-September 11 U.S.A. has the same forced payment methods now too, e.g. Statue of Liberty in 2004 (it re-opened 3-years after being shut, but with forced credit-card payments to access the small island park)

    • vikvance on 08/09/2019 - 19:43
      +2

      Thanks.

      This seems like a significantly better value experience.

    • tehsnrub on 09/09/2019 - 23:51

      Thanks!

  • serpserpserp on 08/09/2019 - 21:22

    When I did the climb almost 10 years ago it was half that normal price.

  • funnysht on 08/09/2019 - 22:30
    +1

    great we can have an ozbargain climbing day out.

  • snook on 08/09/2019 - 23:13
    +5

    and they're a terrible employer to work for too. They don't guarantee any hours and expect you to drop everything for them if they need you.

    • JIMB0 on 09/09/2019 - 08:30
      +2

      But you'd get to climb the bridge for free everyday. That's worth $374.

    • quarrymaster on 12/09/2019 - 10:16

      expect you to drop everything for them

      You wouldn't want to drop anything while on top of the bridge!

  • phor8 on 09/09/2019 - 06:38

    Hi

    • pauper on 09/09/2019 - 12:51

      Hello

  • SpotTheOzzie on 09/09/2019 - 08:12

    Tbh for $400 I would rather do a one hour of pilot training and request the route to be over Sydney.

    • youknow on 09/09/2019 - 10:52

      You might arouse suspicion doing this!

      • SpotTheOzzie on 09/09/2019 - 11:10
        +2

        I've done it before, handful of times. Way better value than climbing the bridge.

  • Lovemybargains on 09/09/2019 - 08:18

    Why should there be this monopoly? Sure another opperator could offer climbs from the other side,
    The guides could all meet in the middle and fight it out "Anchorman" style

  • Homr on 09/09/2019 - 10:05
    +2

    Yeh nah, bit too expensive for a tinder date

  • PvsNP on 09/09/2019 - 10:10
    +2

    $98, but what type of climb is it?
    BridgeClimb 3.5 hours
    BridgeClimb Express 2.25 hours
    BridgeClimb Sampler 1.5 hours

    • aragornelessar on 09/09/2019 - 11:20

      Wonder what the difference is…
      Proper climb and descent vs quick way down via express vs sample of a couple of stairways but no view?

    • Samsungnote10 on 09/09/2019 - 11:23
      +1

      BridgeClimb Express express super ripoff sampler

      A brochure

      $99 + $5 delivery fee

  • dec1an on 10/09/2019 - 10:01
    +1

    Still a complete ripoff. 5x the price of the pylon, which is easier to access and has almost as good a view.

    http://www.pylonlookout.com.au/Visitor_frs.htm

  • optusprime on 12/09/2019 - 08:52
    +6

    please don't try to jump off the bridge.

    Hey, U R OK?

    • ssjwill on 12/09/2019 - 09:10

      yea we good, r u dyslexic?

  • aurotaro on 12/09/2019 - 08:59
    +3

    Bad Gateway … not a good look for a climb

  • whyisave on 12/09/2019 - 08:59
    +1

    https://www.bridgeclimb.com/bridgeclimb-is-turning-21-and-we…

    ^ site is down. looks to be OzBargained!

  • richmond12 on 12/09/2019 - 09:01

    Crashed the bridge (gateway)!

  • enzioFirenze on 12/09/2019 - 09:02

    there's a q too argh!

    • whyisave on 12/09/2019 - 09:03

      "—-
      Limited tickets available until sold out.
      Therefore there is a maximum purchase of 14 tickets per booking.
      —-"

  • whyisave on 12/09/2019 - 09:03

    I wonder if tickets are transferable.

    If so, expect to see these tickets show up on eBay, Gumtree or even OzB .

    I want to buy a couple of tickets, but I don't know if I can go just yet (due to work).

    • peetahuynh on 12/09/2019 - 09:05

      It's not transferable :(

      • 51ngh on 12/09/2019 - 09:16

        It is

        • peetahuynh on 12/09/2019 - 09:17

          well i read it on T&C's, unless they don't check names

    • jeka1103 on 12/09/2019 - 09:30

      Yeah they are, the FAQ says:

      "Can I transfer or sell my ticket to another person?
      The climb is incredible, why would you want to give your ticket away to someone else? You can’t resell the ticket but if you can’t come and are sending someone else in your place, please let us know in advance who the lucky person is."

  • Serapis on 12/09/2019 - 09:03

    Ozbargained

  • maysilees on 12/09/2019 - 09:03

    40 min wait in the queue :(

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