TreeClimb Salisbury

What is TreeClimb?

TreeClimb is made up of suspended tree-based obstacle courses to safely challenge, educate and excite thrill-seekers, nature enthusiasts and curious adventurers.

Why was Harry Bowey Reserve chosen?

Harry Bowey Reserve was chosen for its existing facilities, parking and picnic areas, making it an ideal location to create a new and vibrant nature-based activation.

How is the health of the trees managed?

TreeClimb course construction leaves no lasting effect on the trees and allows them to continue to grow. Trees are regularly monitored by arborists.

How safe is TreeClimb?

Safety forms the foundation of TreeClimb’s operations with many measures in place to ensure a great experience.

• World leading ropes course builders Altus Constructions are used to design and build all courses.
• Australian Standards are followed for the construction of all obstacles.
• Users are fully harnessed with head protection and are always connected to the safety line (continuous belay system).
• Strict policies and procedures exist to manage all weather conditions.
• Clear and concise conditions of entry for all users, including electronic waivers.
• All systems and procedures approved by WorkSafe authorities.
• Trees inspected quarterly by a qualified, independent arborist to ensure tree health and course safety.
• Daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Regular site visits by emergency services to ensure evacuation plans are adequately prepared.

How are TreeClimb course obstacles designed?

Positioning of the main course has been designed to allow for full and unrestricted use and enjoyment of Harry Bowey Reserve by all visitors.

All course obstacles are built to safely function well clear of other visitors, with the lowest platforms over 4.7 metres above ground level and some over 8 metres in the air.

What is being done to improve access into Harry Bowey Reserve and car parking?

Traffic management improvement works along Riversdale Drive, Malinya Drive and Wildwood Drive at Salisbury Park were completed in December 2024.

Council have provided funding to seal the existing northern car park in Carisbrooke to create an all-weather car park.

In addition, budget has been approved for works to commence on an alternate access driveway from Main North Road into Carisbrooke Park and Harry Bowey Reserve.

Access to Harry Bowey Reserve will be via both the new driveway and existing roads once completed.

How are community members and nearby residents being consulted on the development and works?

In 2022, Council engaged in extensive community consultation which received overwhelming community support, with over 1,000 responses and 93% in support of TreeClimb Salisbury.

Council will continue to consult with nearby residents on car parking and access improvements before finalisation and during works.