Sir Richard Branson appears in his element as he climbs the Sydney Harbour Bridge during Virgin event

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Sir Richard Branson has enjoyed a popular Australian tourist activity – climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge. 

The 73-year-old proved he is fit as a fiddle as he took on the treacherous climb, sending onlookers a thumbs up as he went. 

Branson wore a navy blue windbreaker over a red hoodie, and red trousers as well as a safety harness.  

He was with a group of friends, the crew following closely and sharing jokes with Branson as they climbed. 

The business titan was doing the climb as part of a Virgin event he is in the country for. 

Sir Richard Branson (pictured) has enjoyed a popular Australian tourist activity – climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge

The 73-year-old proved he is fit as a fiddle as he took on the treacherous climb, sending onlookers a thumbs up as he went

Branson wore a navy blue windbreaker over a red hoodie, and red trousers as well as a safety harness

Earlier this month, more than 150 Virgin passengers were gifted a free cruise by the company’s founder Sir Richard Branson.

Those on board flight VA 1316 from Melbourne to Hobart were left speechless when they were told they’d each been gifted a cruise worth up to $7,000.

Branson had phoned in via FaceTime from his private island Necker, in the British Virgin Islands, to alert passengers they’d be going on a Virgin Voyages cruise.

The cruise line, which will launch in Australia next month, offers voyages around Australia and New Zealand.

The flight was chosen as it is the same route Virgin’s cruise ship Resilient Lady will travel on her Mermaiden Voyage. 

He was with a group of friends, the crew following closely and sharing jokes with Branson as they climbed

The business titan was doing the climb as part of a Virgin event he is in the country for

Earlier this month, more than 150 Virgin passengers were gifted a free cruise by the company’s founder Sir Richard Branson 

Those on board flight VA 1316 from Melbourne to Hobart were left speechless when they were told they’d each been gifted a cruise worth up to $7,000

Branson had phoned in via FaceTime from his private island Necker, in the British Virgin Islands, to alert passengers they’d be going on a Virgin Voyages cruise

‘Well, today, you happen to be travelling on the same route as our Aussie MerMaiden Voyage,’ Mr Branson was heard saying over the flight’s PA system.

‘To celebrate this milestone, I’m pleased to gift each adult on-board a free Virgin Voyages cruise.’

Passengers immediately erupted into cheers and applause before cabin crew handed each person on board their free cruise voucher.

Cabin crew, baggage handlers and pilots on flight VA 1316 were also included in the mass giveaway, with more than $1million gifted by Mr Branson in total.

Resilient Lady will leave its homeport of Melbourne for Tasmania on December 11.

The cruise line’s voyages are all adults-only. 

The cruise line, which will launch in Australia next month, offers voyages around Australia and New Zealand 

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