Sydney Hotels near Harbour Bridge

Completed in 1932, the steel arch bridge affectionately referred to by residents as “The Coathanger”, supports rail, vehicular and passenger traffic and links the Central Business District with the residential North Shore suburbs. The inherent appeal of the Sydney Harbour Bridge as a tourist attraction is multi-fold. To begin with, the bridge is a notable architectural triumph and offers singular views of Sydney Harbour, the CBD skyline and Sydney Opera House. For those intrepid few who crave more thrills than a mere stroll across can impart, a company offers guided climbs of the Sydney Harbour Bridge that last up to 3.5 hours.

Vitals and Tips

The total length of the Sydney Harbour Bridge is 1.15 km. The bridge has eight vehicle lanes, two train lines, a pedestrian path and bicycle lanes. Over 160,000 vehicles cross the span every year, on average.

Some of the best photo ops come courtesy of the South East Pylon Lookout, a modest 200 stairs up and full of exhibits on the history and construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The lookout is open every day of the year save Christmas, from 10h00 to 17h00.

http://www.bridgeclimb.com/