Location
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries traffic between the Sydney central business district (CBD) and the North Shore. The view of the bridge, the harbour and the nearby Sydney Opera House is an iconic image of Sydney. The bridge is nicknamed private://The Coathangerprivate:// because of its arch-based design.
Even during its construction, the bridge was such a prominent feature of Sydney that it would attract interest. One of the ongoing attractions has been the south-east pylon (Pylon Lookout), which is accessed via the pedestrian walkway across the bridge, and then a climb of about 200 steps to the top of the pylon. You will find yourself on 87 meters above mean sea level. On the way up there are 3 levels of exhibits where you will discover the history and construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. In 1950s and 1960s there were occasional newspaper reports of climbers who had made illegal arch traversals of the bridge, invariably by night. Since 1998, BridgeClimb has made it possible for tourists to legally climb the southern half of the bridge.
To get here, catch a ferry, bus or train to Circular Quay. From here, walk along George Street until you meet the corner of Argyle Street (Guylian Cafe is on the corner). Take Argyle Street and when you reach the Argyle Stairs (next to Sake Restaurant), take these to the top to reach Cumberland Street.
From here, walk north along Cumberland Street. BridgeClimb is located on the western side of the street before the road snakes underneath the Bridge.
The prices for climbing are scaled by the time of day and the time of week you choose to climb. If you’re planning to come during the busy December or January period, please check out the peak rates. The price may vary from 150 to 300 $.
Tickets for the Pylon Lookout:
Adults: $ 13
Seniors/Students: $ 8.50
Children 5-12 years: $ 6.50
Children under 5: Free
7 days a week, from 10.00am to 5.00pm.
(Closed Christmas Day)
