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Arrival at Lamington Street

Vertigo Brisbane on Lamington Street is perched 17 metres above ground, attached to the brick wall of the Brisbane Powerhouse. From Lamington Street, there's a paid car park on the right. Follow the road to the right to access six accessible car parking spaces. Ascend the 17-step staircase with handrails located below the Brisbane Powerhouse entrance.

There's a lift on the right that takes visitors one level up to the flat ground surface. Turn left and continue up a slight incline towards the Brisbane Pod. Another option is to exit the carpark and turn right onto a flat walkway for 100 metres, with a covered walkway on the right and a grass area on the left. Continue towards a slight incline to reach the reception pod.

On the left, there is a paved footpath with bollards and a grassy area with trees providing shade. In the middle, there is a road with a "Give Way" sign and a vehicle parked near the bollards. In the background, there are more trees, a few buildings, and a distant view of a park. On the right, there is another road with a large tree casting shadows on the pavement. The floor is a mix of asphalt and concrete.
On the left, there is a grassy area with large trees providing shade and a few benches. In the middle, there is a wide, paved pathway with a pattern of light and dark grey tiles. In the background, the pathway continues towards a distant building. On the right, there is a covered walkway with a metal roof supported by columns, running parallel to the pathway. The floor is a mix of light and dark grey tiles.
On the left, there is a grassy area with trees casting shadows and a black square planter. In the middle, there is a wide, paved pathway leading towards a multi-storey building with a mural. In the background, there are more buildings and trees. On the right, there is a covered walkway with a metal roof supported by columns, running parallel to the pathway. The floor is a mix of concrete and asphalt.
On the left, there is a brick building with large windows and a staircase leading up to it. In the middle, there is a wide, paved area with a mix of light and dark grey tiles, leading to a covered walkway with a metal roof supported by columns. In the background, there are more buildings and trees. On the right, there is a row of trees casting shadows on the pavement. The floor is a mix of light and dark grey concrete.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. People talking
  2. Birds chirping
  3. Vehicles & traffic
  4. Grass mowing (distant)
  5. Potential music from the venue
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Mowed grass
  3. Trees
  4. Vehicle exhaust
  5. Dirt
Touch

Feel

  1. Breeze/sun /rain
  2. Anticipation
  3. Walking movement
  4. Excitement
  5. Fear
Sight

Sight

  1. Buildings & trees
  2. Vehicles passing by
  3. Dog playing
  4. People walking
  5. Bright lights

Arrival from Newfarm Park

To access Vertigo Brisbane from the New Farm Park entrance, follow the straight, step-free concrete pathway, passing through the concrete bollards with signage on both sides. The road is bordered by tall trees and trimmed shrubs. Continue for 50 metres towards a slight incline.

On the left is a building housing the lift; next to it are stairs with handrails leading to the car park. Across to the right is the Brisbane Powerhouse building's main entrance. Continue straight for another 10 meters to reach the Vertigo Brisbane Reception Pod.

On the left, there are two white cars parked under the shade of large trees. On the right, a blue car is parked next to a white car, with tree branches overhead. In the middle, a paved road leads to a pedestrian area with two tall signs and a few bollards. The background includes more trees, a grassy area, and a building partially visible through the foliage.
On the left, there is a tall sign with a pink banner next to a tree and a paved walkway. On the right, another tall sign with a pink banner stands near a "No Entry" sign and a tree. In the middle, there are several bollards leading to a pedestrian area with people walking. The background includes more trees, a grassy area, and a large building partially visible through the foliage. The floor is a textured pavement.
On the left, there are trees casting shadows over a garden bed and a tall sign with text. On the right, a large tree with bare branches stands next to a grassy area. In the middle, a wide, textured pathway leads towards a distant building with multiple windows and a flagpole. The background includes more trees and the building, partially obscured by foliage. The floor is a textured pavement.
On the left, there are trees casting shadows over a textured pavement and a metal railing. On the right, there is a large brick building with tall windows and a glass entrance. In the middle, a wide, textured pavement leads towards the building. The background includes more trees, a small structure with a canopy, and part of the building. The floor is a textured pavement.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. People talking
  2. Vehicles passing by
  3. Road noises
  4. Music/buskers
  5. Birds chirping
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Vehicle exhaust
  3. Road smell
  4. Trees
  5. People (body odours, perfumes)
Touch

Feel

  1. External weather conditions
  2. Nervousness
  3. Excitement
  4. Warm sunlight
  5. Fear
Sight

Sight

  1. Buildings & trees
  2. Vehicles passing by
  3. People walking
  4. Bright lights
  5. People queueing

Reception

The Vertigo Brisbane Reception Pod is situated to the left of the main entrance at Brisbane Powerhouse. The pod features vertical wooden panels, timber walls, blue carpeting, and blue lockers. For added convenience, tables and chairs are arranged on the right. The pod is accessible through step-free entrances at the front and sides.

Inside, staff members are available to assist with securing belongings in a locker and provide lanyards to keep phones secure. They will also help with the safety harness by placing it on the ground. To put it on, step into it one leg at a time, pull it up to the hips while holding the sides, and the staff will secure it by fastening clips at the back of the neck and the front.

On the left, there are trees and a small structure with blue and red outdoor seating. In the middle, there is a large open concrete area leading to a tall brick wall with weathered paint. On the right, there is a modern glass entrance with a metal canopy and a reflection of the surroundings. The floor is a mix of smooth and textured concrete.
On the left, there is a modern building with scaffolding and large posters on the wall, next to a bicycle rack. In the middle, there is a concrete pathway leading to a historic brick building with tall windows and a weathered facade. In the background, there are trees and more buildings. On the right, there is a low wall with additional posters and a landscaped area with bushes. The floor is a mix of concrete and textured paving.
On the left, there is a black metal fence and a tree in the background. In the middle, there is a black structure with a sign reading "VERTIGO" and blue ramps leading up to it. Inside the structure, there is a wooden counter. On the right, there are red metal tables and chairs on a textured concrete floor. The background features a tall brick wall with a circular window and a wooden fence. The floor is textured concrete.
On the left, there is a black metal fence with posters of movies on a white wall. In the middle, there is a black structure with a sign reading "VERTIGO" and blue ramps leading up to it, with a wooden counter inside. In the background, there is a tall, weathered brick wall with various fixtures and a glass section on the right. On the right, there are red metal tables and chairs on a textured concrete floor. The floor is a mix of smooth and textured concrete.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Jingling of banners on walls
  2. Excited conversation
  3. Directional instructions
  4. Stepping on ramp
  5. Lockers closing
Smell

Smells

  1. Perfumes
  2. Body odours
  3. Food aroma
  4. Harness materials
Touch

Feel

  1. Excitement
  2. Anxious
  3. Small space/confinement
  4. Harness on body
  5. Personal contact
Sight

Sight

  1. Harnesses
  2. People gathering
  3. Small space
  4. Lockers
  5. Excited people

Access Wheelchair Lift

Wheelchair users can access Vertigo Brisbane via a specially equipped wheelchair with a harness and cables. A step-free ramp with handrails is located at the rear of the Vertigo Brisbane pod. Staff can assist with transferring to the 66 wheelchairs, which can be done independently, with assistance from a partner, or using a hoist.

The 66 wheelchair features a hip seatbelt, a leg restraint, and a harness over the shoulders. Staff will secure the harness and attach the chair to the pulley system. The wheelchair will then be gradually lifted along the building's side. Upon reaching the top platform, staff will assist guests with moving to a table to enjoy a meal and drink.

On the left, there is a black metal fence and a ramp leading up to a black structure with a sign reading "VERTIGO." Bicycles are parked next to the structure. In the middle, there is a blue carpet leading to the entrance of the structure. On the right, there are red metal tables and chairs on a textured concrete floor. In the background, there is a tall, weathered brick wall and trees. The floor is a mix of smooth and textured concrete.
On the left, there is a wooden fence with orange safety barriers and a black metal structure. In the middle, there is a wheelchair with a red harness on a black platform, next to a ramp with a yellow tactile paving strip. In the background, there are trees and more wooden fencing. On the right, there is a black metal railing along the edge of the ramp. The floor is smooth concrete.
On the left, there is a tall brick wall with circular windows and weathered patches. In the middle, there is a wheelchair with a red harness on a black platform, next to a ramp with a yellow tactile paving strip. In the background, there is a modern glass building and trees. On the right, there is a large grey metal container with a door and a railing along the edge of the ramp. The floor is smooth concrete.
On the left, a man in a blue shirt and cap is seated in a wheelchair with a red harness, positioned on a metal platform with railings. In the middle, there is a wide concrete pathway leading to a large, weathered brick building. In the background, there are trees and a city skyline with tall buildings. On the right, there is a light-coloured building with a flat roof and multiple windows.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. People talking
  2. Metal clanging
  3. Directional instructions from staff
  4. Music
  5. Elevated heart rate
Smell

Smells

  1. Perfumes
  2. Fresh air
  3. Food aroma
  4. Metal & leather
  5. Body odours
Touch

Feel

  1. Nervous
  2. Tight straps around chest & legs
  3. Elevation
  4. Wind blowing
  5. Excitement
Sight

Sight

  1. Wheelchair straps & chair
  2. People
  3. Cables
  4. Safety equipment
  5. Tall buildings

Stairwell & Elevator

To access the rooftop, stairwells, and lifts are located to the left of the Vertigo Brisbane Pod. Proceed through the steps with handrails and turn right to an outward-opening glass door.

A concrete ramp on the left of the steps also leads to this entrance. Inside, stairs are on the right, while directly ahead is another outward-opening door leading to the lift, which goes to the 4th floor. 

Exiting the lift, turn right to reach another stairwell. At the top of these stairs, an 11-step stairwell is on the right. To access the 6th floor from the ground via the stairwell, there are six 11-step stairwells to the roof. The stairwell is wide and concrete with handrails on both sides.

On the left, there is a modern building with large glass windows and an open door with a "No Entry" sign. A metal railing runs along the steps leading up to the entrance. In the middle, there is a wide concrete pathway with metal grates and a painted mural on the building wall. In the background, there are trees and a distant building. On the right, there are more trees and a row of streetlights.
On the left, there is a grey brick wall with a fire alarm, a light switch, and electrical conduits. In the middle, there is an open doorway leading to a corridor with a blue floor, white walls, and a staircase with black railings. In the background, there are large windows letting in natural light. On the right, there is a stainless steel lift with closed doors and a control panel on the wall. The floor is grey concrete, and the ceiling has exposed pipes and lighting fixtures.
On the left, there is a concrete wall with a black handrail running down a staircase. In the middle, the staircase has metal steps with blue lighting along the edges, leading down to a glass door at the bottom. In the background, through the glass door, there is an exit sign and a glimpse of the outside area. On the right, there is another wall with exposed pipes and electrical conduits on the ceiling. The floor is made of metal steps, and the ceiling is concrete with red and white pipes.
On the left, there is a concrete wall with a black handrail along a staircase. The staircase has black steps with blue lighting underneath. In the middle, the stairs lead up to a white door with a "GO" sign and an emergency exit sign above it. On the right, there is a grey door marked "STAIR" and an open door with a sign reading "FIRE SAFETY DOOR DO NOT OBSTRUCT LIFT." The floor is grey with a metal grate, and the ceiling is concrete with fluorescent lighting.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echo
  2. Stepping sounds
  3. People talking
  4. Metal clanging
  5. Outside noises
Smell

Smells

  1. Musty scent (stairwell)
  2. Bricks
  3. Perfume
  4. Dust
  5. Sweat
Touch

Feel

  1. Cool air
  2. Anxious
  3. Breathlessness
  4. Excitement
  5. Exertion
Sight

Sight

  1. Concrete
  2. Closed space
  3. Bricks
  4. People
  5. Graffiti

Rooftop

Upon reaching the rooftop, two more floors of metal steps await. The first metal staircase is steep and narrow, with 9 steps. A flat metal platform follows, then 3 more metal steps to the top. Proceed forward to the restaurant where staff will harness each guest to the railing and guide them straight ahead. Detailed instructions are provided to ensure everyone knows what to expect. The staff are calm and gentle, offering support and assurance if needed.

On the left, there is a beige concrete wall with a blue sign reading "NO ENTRY WITHOUT INSTRUCTOR" and metal pipes running vertically. In the middle, there is a metal staircase with yellow steps and a handrail, leading up to a platform. In the background, there are trees and a distant building. On the right, there is a metal railing with horizontal bars and a shadow cast on the floor. The floor is light grey concrete.
On the left, there is a metal staircase with grey steps and a handrail, leading up to a platform with a green emergency exit sign. In the middle, there is a red fire extinguisher box mounted on a white wall. In the background, there is a fenced area with a green exit sign and industrial buildings. On the right, there is an open doorway with a green emergency exit sign above it, leading to an interior space with a grey floor. The floor is light grey concrete.
On the left, there is a metal staircase with yellow steps and a handrail, leading up to a platform with a corrugated metal roof. Below the staircase, there are green pipes and a small yellow ladder. In the middle, there is a metal railing and a view of a distant city skyline with tall buildings. On the right, there is a continuation of the metal railing and a view of trees and smaller buildings. The floor is black and appears to be a flat rooftop surface.
On the left, there is a metal staircase with yellow steps and a handrail, leading up to a platform with a corrugated metal roof. Below the staircase, there are green pipes and a small yellow ladder. In the middle, there is a metal railing and a view of a distant city skyline with tall buildings. On the right, there is a continuation of the metal railing and a view of trees and smaller buildings. The floor is black and appears to be a flat rooftop surface.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Windy air
  2. People talking
  3. Stepping on metal
  4. Safety instructions from staff
  5. Traffic from below (distant)
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. River smell
  3. Food aroma
  4. Liquor & drinks aroma
  5. Perfumes & body odour
Touch

Feel

  1. Cool breeze
  2. Excited & nervous
  3. Cold hand rails
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Sweat
Sight

Sight

  1. City landscape view
  2. Brisbane River
  3. Metal railings
  4. People
  5. Residential houses

Sitting down at dining table

Staff will request guests to stand next to their table, where their harnesses will be secured to the anchor points. Subsequently, guests will ascend to the platform and proceed to the elevated wooden chair. At this point, anxiety may intensify.

Guests must sit on the chair, positioning their legs over the edge without a railing or handrail. Secured by two harnesses, the chair will be lowered, allowing guests to turn either left or right based on their seating orientation and rest their feet on the foot rail beneath the table. Anxiety will swiftly subside. Upon arrival, an alcoholic beverage will be served, followed by the meal.

On the left, there is a man wearing sunglasses and a white shirt, holding a drink and smiling. In the middle, there is a wooden table with two plates of food and two drinks. In the background, there is a city skyline with tall buildings and a green area with trees. On the right, there is another man wearing glasses and a white shirt, also holding a drink and smiling.
On the left, there is a metal walkway with railings and several mounted equipment units. In the middle, there are more equipment units and a blue-painted section of the railing. In the background, there is a city skyline with numerous tall buildings and a large area filled with trees and smaller buildings. On the right, there are more trees and buildings, including a beige rooftop.
On the left, there is a landscaped area with trees, a pathway, and a low hedge. In the middle, there is a large white tent and a view of a river with buildings on the opposite bank. On the right, there is a wooden platform with metal railings and a vertical sign reading "VERTIGO." The floor is made of wooden planks.
On the left, there is a glass structure with a metal frame and a small signpost. In the middle, there is a group of people standing near red tables with umbrellas, casting shadows on the concrete floor. In the background, there are trees and a pathway. On the right, there is a black shipping container with an open side, revealing equipment inside, and a tall street lamp. The floor is made of large concrete slabs.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Directions from staff
  2. Humming of chairs
  3. Clipping of harness
  4. Wind blowing
  5. People talking
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Food aroma
  3. River smell
  4. Perfumes & body odour
  5. Liquor & drinks aroma
Touch

Feel

  1. Stomach drop
  2. Heart racing
  3. In awe of view
  4. Relief
  5. Cold/sweaty hands
Sight

Sight

  1. High height view
  2. People excited/worried
  3. City landscape view
  4. Brisbane River
  5. Street & residential houses below

Exiting the dining table

Upon completion of the dining experience, guests will need to face outward again with their legs hanging over the chair as it is mechanically moved upwards. After approximately 10 seconds, guests can rotate their body clockwise and step onto the platform, requiring moderate flexibility and strength.

They will then be harnessed to the safety railing, ready to proceed down the metal steps. Alternatively, abseiling from the top of the building is an option. Guests will be harnessed in and lowered approximately every 11 seconds until reaching the ground.

This exit option is also available for wheelchair users, with the wheelchair securely clipped in and slowly lowered down the side of the Brisbane Powerhouse.

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Hearing

Sounds

  1. Directional instructions
  2. Humming of chair
  3. Clipping of harness
  4. People talking
  5. Wind blowing
Smell

Smells

  1. Fresh air
  2. Food aroma
  3. Perfumes & body odour
  4. Harness smell
  5. Drinks & liquor aroma
Touch

Feel

  1. Relieved
  2. Accomplished
  3. Nervous
  4. Full stomach
  5. Cool air
Sight

Sight

  1. Heights
  2. People talking
  3. Feet over edge
  4. Street view
  5. City view
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