When you ask people to list the not-to-be-missed experiences in Sydney, Australia, second to seeing the Opera House is always the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb. Sure, climbing a major bridge isn’t something that’s offered in too many places, but most people probably don’t understand the wonder of doing this climb.
First, people probably think it’s scary. Rather than a scary, narrow walkway with a scary view to match looking down through metal gratings, the walkway is actually quite wide and extremely solid. There’s very few sections where you can look down at the roadway and harbor down below. It’s maybe because of that that it doesn’t even seem like you’re that high, for those who might stay away for that reason as well.
And while you can’t bring anything with you except possibly your own sunglasses (which will be tethered to your provided jumpsuit the same way the souvenir hat is), the guides take lots of photos during the climb that you can purchase. The guides also provide a wonderful tour of the bridge and its history (did you know it was modeled after the Hell Gate Bridge in New York City?), and even give historical facts about Sydney itself during the 3 1/2-hour experience.
It’s not the cheapest activity, but it’s something that every visitor to Sydney talks about and it should not be missed.
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