Vertigo Brisbane Visual Story

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.

On the left, there is a sign reading "Brisbane Powerhouse" next to a building with a metal roof. In the middle, there is a paved road curving to the right, with a car park and trees in the background. On the right, there is a brick building with large windows and a "No Entry" sign. The floor is asphalt and concrete.

On the left, there is a concrete wall with greenery and orange flowers growing on it. In the middle, there is a paved road with a speed bump and a parking barrier, leading to a car park with several vehicles and trees in the background. On the right, there is a blue parking sign next to a landscaped area with bushes and trees. The floor is asphalt with painted markings.

On the left, there is a row of bushes with orange flowers and a tree casting shadows on the ground. In the middle, there is a beige building with tall windows and a door, adjacent to a pedestrian crossing with yellow stripes. In the background, there are more trees and a mural on a distant wall. On the right, there are parked cars in marked bays, including a blue disabled parking space. The floor is asphalt with painted lines.

On the left, there is a stone wall with orange flowers growing on it and a metal staircase leading up to a higher level. In the middle, there is a concrete area with metal tracks embedded in the ground, leading to a staircase with a sign reading "Lift" and a door at the top. In the background, there is a building with large windows. On the right, there is a corrugated metal wall with a red door. The floor is concrete with metal tracks.

On the left, there is a metal staircase with a purple sign reading "LIFT" and a corrugated metal wall. In the middle, there is a grey building with a lift door and a sign above it. In the foreground, there is a red vending machine with a Coca-Cola advertisement. On the right, there is a concrete wall with a doorway leading to another area. The floor is concrete, and the ceiling is metal with exposed pipes and beams.

On the left, there is a building with a mural of flowers and a staircase leading up to a covered walkway. In the middle, there is a ramp and a pathway leading to the building's entrance. In the background, there are trees and more parts of the building. On the right, there is a stone bench with two people sitting on it, next to a hedge. The floor is a mix of concrete and asphalt, and the ceiling of the walkway is metal.

Sounds

People talking
Birds chirping
Vehicles & traffic
Grass mowing (distant)
Potential music from the venue

Smells

Fresh air
Mowed grass
Trees
Vehicle exhaust
Dirt

Feel

Breeze/sun /rain
Anticipation
Walking movement
Excitement
Fear

Sight

Buildings & trees
Vehicles passing by
Dog playing
People walking
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.

On the left, there is a tall brick building with a large glass entrance and a metal canopy above the doors. In the middle, there is a wide, open concrete area leading to a pink information kiosk. In the background, there are trees and a low stone wall. On the right, there is a continuation of the concrete area with more trees and a railing along the edge. The floor is a mix of smooth and textured concrete.

Sounds

People talking
Vehicles passing by
Road noises
Music/buskers
Birds chirping

Smells

Fresh air
Vehicle exhaust
Road smell
Trees
People (body odours, perfumes)

Feel

External weather conditions
Nervousness
Excitement
Warm sunlight
Fear

Sight

Buildings & trees
Vehicles passing by
People walking
Bright lights
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.

Sounds

Jingling of banners on walls
Excited conversation
Directional instructions
Stepping on ramp
Lockers closing

Smells

Perfumes
Body odours
Food aroma
Harness materials

Feel

Excitement
Anxious
Small space/confinement
Harness on body
Personal contact

Sight

Harnesses
People gathering
Small space
Lockers
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.

Sounds

People talking
Metal clanging
Directional instructions from staff
Music
Elevated heart rate

Smells

Perfumes
Fresh air
Food aroma
Metal & leather
Body odours

Feel

Nervous
Tight straps around chest & legs
Elevation
Wind blowing
Excitement

Sight

Wheelchair straps & chair
People
Cables
Safety equipment
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.

On the left, there is a staircase with black steps and blue lighting underneath, leading up to a white door with a "GO" sign and an emergency exit sign above it. The staircase has black railings and a grey mat at the bottom. In the middle, there is a grey wall. On the right, there is a stainless steel lift with closed doors and a control panel, next to a grey wall with exposed orange piping. The floor is grey concrete, and the ceiling is concrete with fluorescent lighting.

Sounds

Echo
Stepping sounds
People talking
Metal clanging
Outside noises

Smells

Musty scent (stairwell)
Bricks
Perfume
Dust
Sweat

Feel

Cool air
Anxious
Breathlessness
Excitement
Exertion

Sight

Concrete
Closed space
Bricks
People
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 white building wall with a metal railing extending from it. In the middle, there is a metal staircase with yellow-edged steps and a handrail, leading up to a platform with a corrugated metal roof. Below the platform, there are green pipes. In the background, there is a tall brick structure and 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.

On the left, there is a metal walkway with a railing, running alongside a series of solar panels. In the middle, the walkway continues with metal grating underfoot. In the background, there are distant buildings and a body of water. On the right, there is a brick wall with a blue sign reading "NO ENTRY WITHOUT INSTRUCTOR" and a red sign further along.

Sounds

Windy air
People talking
Stepping on metal
Safety instructions from staff
Traffic from below (distant)

Smells

Fresh air
River smell
Food aroma
Liquor & drinks aroma
Perfumes & body odour

Feel

Cool breeze
Excited & nervous
Cold hand rails
External weather conditions
Sweat

Sight

City landscape view
Brisbane River
Metal railings
People
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.

Sounds

Directions from staff
Humming of chairs
Clipping of harness
Wind blowing
People talking

Smells

Fresh air
Food aroma
River smell
Perfumes & body odour
Liquor & drinks aroma

Feel

Stomach drop
Heart racing
In awe of view
Relief
Cold/sweaty hands

Sight

High height view
People excited/worried
City landscape view
Brisbane River
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.

Exiting the dining table at Vertigo Brisbane

Sounds

Directional instructions
Humming of chair
Clipping of harness
People talking
Wind blowing

Smells

Fresh air
Food aroma
Perfumes & body odour
Harness smell
Drinks & liquor aroma

Feel

Relieved
Accomplished
Nervous
Full stomach
Cool air

Sight

Heights
People talking
Feet over edge
Street view
City view

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