Optus Stadium Roof Climb Perth: 360° Views & Behind-the-Scenes Access

You're Standing on Top of Perth's Most Famous Building

You climb from Level 5 to the roof of Optus Stadium via staircase or lift, walk the 360-degree perimeter of the famous sails, and stop at the western viewing deck for photos of the Swan River and Perth skyline. Your guide covers the stadium's construction and game day operations while your harness keeps you secure. You take home digital photos and an OZONE cap. The whole climb is straightforward, no technical climbing involved, and the tour leader handles all safety briefing and gear fitting.

Step-by-step itinerary

Optus Stadium rooftop tour and views

• Arrive at Level 5 of stadium
• Access roof via staircase or lift
• Receive safety briefing and gear
• Walk 360-degree rooftop tour
• Learn about stadium construction and operations
• Visit western viewing deck
• Enjoy views of Swan River and Perth City
• Take city skyline photos

The experience

There's something that shifts when you realize you're walking on the actual roof of Optus Stadium, not looking at it from the street, but standing on the sails themselves, the whole city spreading out below you. That's the feeling that pulls people up here. You start at Level 5, climb a straightforward staircase to the roof access, and then you're out. The 360-degree walk takes you across the famous curved sails with nothing between you and the view except the harness fitted by your tour guide and technical safety leader. If stairs feel like too much, there's a lift option: no shame in taking it, and you still get the same rooftop experience.

The real draw is the western viewing deck, which opened recently and gives you angles of the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) and Perth's skyline that you won't get from ground level. Your guide walks you through how the stadium was actually built on Whadjuk Noongar Country, and explains the game day operations: the kind of insider detail that makes you see the place differently even if you've been here before. The whole thing is safe and secure. You're locked on, briefed on safety, fitted with a jumpsuit and harness, and the tour leaders know how to talk people through any nerves about heights. They're used to it.

You'll leave with a digital photo package, so the skyline shot you take up there is yours to keep. The OZONE cap they give you is a small thing, but it's the kind of detail that sticks. You wore it on top of Optus Stadium. The meeting point is behind Gate D, underneath the City View Cafe, and the whole experience moves at a pace that lets you actually absorb the view instead of rushing through it.

What’s included

Your rooftop tour includes a professional tour guide and technical safety leader, a fitted harness and jumpsuit, a safety briefing, access to the 360-degree roof walk and the new western viewing deck, a digital photo package of your time on the roof, and a complimentary OZONE cap to take home.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30, 13:00 and 14:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (8 to 17 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by The OZONE at Optus Stadium

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a genuinely different view of Perth and don't mind a moderate climb: the harness and guide handle the safety, so you can focus on the fact that you're standing on top of the city's most recognizable building.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 17 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I have to be fit to do the roof climb?

You need at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The climb from Level 5 is a regular staircase, and there's a lift option if stairs are difficult. The roof walk itself is on a secure path with a harness.

What if I'm scared of heights?

The tour leaders are trained to help people manage height anxiety. You're fitted with a harness and locked on, and the guides brief you on safety before you step onto the roof. Many people who are nervous about heights do this tour and find it manageable.

What's included in the digital photo package?

You receive digital photos taken during the tour, typically including shots from the western viewing deck and rooftop. You can take your own photos as well.

Is there a weight or height limit?

Yes. You must be at least 1.2 metres tall, weigh at least 30kg, and not exceed 134kg. These limits relate to harness sizing and safety equipment.

Where do I meet the tour guide?

The meeting point is behind Gate D, underneath the City View Cafe at Optus Stadium.

Is the stadium accessible by public transport?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby. The stadium and all tour areas are wheelchair accessible.

Can pregnant travelers do this tour?

No, it's not recommended for pregnant travelers. It's also not recommended for people with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.