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Where
to stay in Auckland
Things
to do in Auckland
Book
the Auckland Bridge Climb
 By
Richard Moore
If
you are adventurous and want to try something a little on the wild
side then test your head for heights and take an organised climb
on to the top of Auckland's magnificent Harbour Bridge.
Professional
climbers are in charge of the climb - they need to be because you
end up being 67 metres (200 feet) above the waters of Auckland's
Waitemata Harbour.
Now
while the idea of that may take your breath away - it won't be for
long because the views you'll get of one of the world's great waterways
will entice air back into the lungs of even the most stunned climber.
It
takes two-and-a-half hours to clamber all over the span known as
the Coathanger and for much of that time guides will be letting
you in on the history and secrets of the bridge.
Included
in your climb are:
- Training
- Climb
suits
- Walking
under and over the traffic
- Photo
opportunities
- Team
photograph at the summit
Auckland
Harbour Bridge climbs operate daily, except for Christmas Day. Times
vary depending upon the day. From Mondays to Wednesday's the first
climb begiuns at 9am and the final one at 3pm. On Thursdays and
Fridays it is 9am and 6pm, while on the weekends (Saturdays and
Sundays) the first climbers head off at 8am and the last one is
at 6pm.
The
Auckland Harbour Bridge climb costs $US84 for adults and $US43 for
children aged 10 to 12. Those under nine years are not permitted
to make the journey.
Parents
should note that children will not allowed to climb unless accompanied
by an adult and one paying adult climber must accompany every two
children aged between 10 and 16 years.
Book
the Auckland Bridge Climb
Picture
courtesy of Auckland Bridge Climb
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