Guests reach the heights at SkyPoint Climb opening

SkyPoint Climb, Australia's highest external building walk, welcomed its first climbers on Saturday (14th Janaury).

The new attraction, on top of Q1, the Gold Coast's tallest structure, takes climbers on a guided journey 270 metres into the sky atop the landmark Q1 resort building.

The 90 minute experience allows guests to walk among the clouds and admire unobstructed 360 degree views of Queensland's beautiful South East region.

Starting on the ground floor at Mission Control, Climbers receive a full safety briefing and are fitted with their full body Climb suit and harness, before stepping into one of Australia's fastest elevators for a 43 second journey to SkyPoint Observation Deck, 230 metres above the ground.

Each Climb is an intimate experience with a maximum of 10 people per group.

Once inside the glass airlock room on level 77, the Climb Leader attaches each member to the safety rail, which uses a specially designed harness system, securely locking the Climber onto the rail from the moment they leave the Observation Deck until their return.

Along the journey the Climb Leader will highlight major landmarks and share some of the region's best kept secrets as the group admires spectacular uninhibited views of the Gold Coast's stunning beaches, city skyline and lush hinterland.

Walking along the glass crown which frames the top of the Q1, Climbers can enjoy the security of an internal hand rail that guides them up to the summit whilethe more daring can walk along the edge of the Climb experiencing the heart racing thrill of a 270 metre sheer vertical drop.

Close to 140 stairs guide Climbers to the summit, where guests will take an extended pause to experience the 360 degree surrounds from the Climb's highest vantage point, before the group descend to level 77 on the opposite side of the building.

After returning back to SkyPoint Observation Deck, Climbers can enjoy some time on the inside of the glass, continuing to admire 360 degree views of the Gold Coast offered by SkyPoint, with the option to relax with a coffee or a light meal, freshly prepared by one of SkyPoint's Chefs.

Climbers can take home some unforgettable mementos including a complimentary group photograph, a signature SkyPoint Climb Cap, and a Climb Certificate.

A once in a lifetime experience, SkyPoint Climb costs $99 per adult and $79 per child for a Day Climb, or $129 per adult and $109 per child for a Twilight Climb where participants experience a magnificent sunset 80 storey's above the ground.

SkyPoint Climb is now open every day, except Christmas day, but takes weather conditions into consideration, which may result in temporary Climb delays. Climb participants must be 12 years and over, and participants under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult.

SkyPoint Climb is a moderate thrill experience and requires Climbers to be moderately fit with the ability to walk up a set of stairs and remain standing for the duration on the Climb experience.

For more information go to www.skypoint.com.au

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