SkyPoint Gold Coast

SkyPoint Climb

SkyPoint Climb is the must-do Gold Coast adventure; an awe-inspiring, open-air climb atop one of Queensland's most iconic landmarks, the Q1 Resort Building. Imagine you're standing on a platform 270 metres above sea level, fully immersed in the stunning views of golden sands, lush, tropical mountains and the Gold Coast's cityscape at your feet...

You'll find all the information to prepare for the SkyPoint Climb here including the Health & Medical Restrictions. 

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All people considering participation in SkyPoint Climb must consider their physical and psychological ability to safely complete the Climb without endangering themselves or anyone else participating in a Climb. SkyPoint is very supportive of all customers wanting to participate in a Climb, however please be aware that we reserve the right to decline participation at our sole discretion.

To participate successfully generally requires;

• The ability to Climb independently without the support of another and without the support of walking aids
• A moderate level of fitness and strength with the ability to traverse inclines of between 30 and 65 degrees for approximately 110 metres at a slow to medium paced walk
• Full body control with good hand-eye-foot coordination

SkyPoint Climb does not allow customers to participate in the Climb if they:

• Under 130 centimetres in height
• Weigh in excess of 136 kilograms fully clothed
• Are greater than 20 weeks pregnant (under 20 weeks pregnant requires a Medical Clearance Certificate)
• Suffer from Broken Bones or severely Impaired Limbs
• Have recently undergone Surgery or have been under the effect of Sedatives or General Anaesthesia within the last 48 hours
• A limb, joint or back injury or broken bone that currently affects fitness, strength or ability to climb independently
• Suffer from Vertigo, Dizziness or Balance problems
• Suffer from a Heart or Cardiovascular condition that has been diagnosed within the last 6 weeks or for which the customer is not following a medical practitioner's Medical Condition Management Plan
• Suffer from Chest Pain or Shortness of Breath
• Suffer from Epilepsy and are within 6 months of having been diagnosed
• Have suffered a Fit, Seizure, or Fainting Episode in the past 6 months
• If diagnosed with Epilepsy over 6 months ago, with no seizures in the past 6 months, a Medical Clearance Certificate is required to permit SkyPoint Climb participation.
• Have suffered from Syncope or Blackouts in the last 12 months
• Suffer from Acrophobia (true fear of heights)
• Register a blood-alcohol reading of 0.05% or higher during the compulsory breath test
• Are considered by SkyPoint staff to be under the influence of substances or drugs (whether prescription or not)

SkyPoint Climb advises that the following conditions may also prevent any person from safely participating in the Climb experience. If any of these do, or could possibly apply to you, you should seek advice and clearance from a medical practitioner before booking a climb:

• All Heart or Cardiovascular conditions (including high or low blood pressure)
• All Respiratory Conditions
• Back, Limb or Joint Injuries or conditions impacting stair climbing ability
• Visual impairment (other than those who wear prescription glasses or contact lenses)
• Learning Conditions
• Epilepsy
• Sleep Conditions
• Kidney or Renal Condition
• Neurological Conditions
• Acute Gastrointestinal problem
• Pregnancy
• Any other medical condition or health concern which may affect or cause you to doubt your fitness, strength or ability to complete the Climb independently.

Climbers who suffer from Diabetes, a life-threatening or debilitating Allergy or any other Medical Condition that requires management, will be required to provide details of a Management Plan for their specific condition to ensure that they will be capable of safely completing the Climb.