The Sydney Harbour Bridge
The mighty steel arch over Sydney Harbour - the Coathanger, an icon of the city that you can climb to its summit for breathtaking views over the harbour and opera house.
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The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the mighty steel arch that spans the harbour beside the Opera House, an engineering icon opened in 1932 and affectionately nicknamed the Coathanger. Beyond carrying the city's traffic, trains and pedestrians, it offers one of Sydney's great experiences: the BridgeClimb to its very summit, 134 metres above the water, for breathtaking panoramas over the harbour, the city and the sails of the Opera House.
What you actually see
- The BridgeClimb - the guided climb to the summit of the arch.
- The pedestrian walkway - the free walk across for harbour views.
- The Pylon Lookout - the museum and viewpoint in the southeast pylon.
- The views - the panoramas over the harbour and Opera House.
When to go
Spring and autumn for the mildest weather; the free walkway can be crossed any time, while the BridgeClimb runs day, dusk and night, with sunset climbs especially spectacular. New Year's Eve brings a world-famous fireworks display over the bridge.
Honest expectations
The famous BridgeClimb is a memorable experience but expensive and weather-dependent; the free pedestrian walkway across the bridge and the cheaper Pylon Lookout give superb views for far less. The climb involves a fair bit of walking and steps, and cameras are not allowed on it for safety.
Nearby
The Opera House, The Rocks and Luna Park across the water are close.
What to pack for The Sydney Harbour Bridge
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
