Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney Harbour Bridge is a world wide famous icon of Australia together with Sydney Opera House. Its construction took 8 years and it is officially opened on 19 March 1932. It is not the longest but the widest steel arch bridge in the world. The magnificent Harbour and Sydney views, this bridge offers, makes it a very popular destination.

Did you know that the locals call the bridge as "Coathanger"? Or that during the construction of the bridge, the houses of 800 families have been demolished without any compensation? Or that the opening ceremony was a scandal? As NSW Premier Jack Lang was about to cut the ribbon, Captain Francis de Groot, the New Guard, slashed it with his sword unexpectedly defending the opinion, "only a member of the Royal family should have the honour of opening Sydney Harbour Bridge". Harbour Bridge is not only beautiful but also has a very interesting history.

Sydney Harbour Bridge carries a huge load of transportation. It consists of 8 vehicle lanes, 2 train lines, a pedestrian lane and a bicycle lane. Over 150.000 cars cross the bridge everyday, paying 3.30AUD for a southbound trip. Traveling to northbound is free of charge.

The pedestrians have different possibilities to cross the bridge. Walking through it or taking a longer -and higher- vertical path. Pylon Lookout, just 200 steps high, invites to 87m above the harbour for a fascinating view and a spectacular shot possibility. If you take the chance to make your way all the way up, you get awarded with an even more spellbinding view at 134m above Sydney City. BridgeClimb is one of the most popular attractions in Sydney and truly a lifetime experience. The friendly, helpful and well-trained BridgeClimb guides are leading you through the path that ends up with absolute amazement.