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    Cammi P.

    Sydney Harbour Bridge is truly spectacular. While I was personally too nervous to do the famous bridge climb, the views from around Sydney and the Circular Quay are truly incredible and unforgettable. I enjoyed the views from a tour of the Harbor at sunset and it was perfection. Not enough pictures can capture the beauty and architecture but being able to experience it up close and from some so many angles is amazing and perfection.

    Eric B.

    Our tour of Sydney was not complete without seeing "the coat hanger" (Sydney Harbour Bridge) up close and personal (from land and water). Built in 1932 to connect North Sydney with the city, the construction of the iconic bridge was intended to announce and promote a progressive and modern Australia to a world deep in depression. Built for the sum of 10 million pounds (1.5 billion in today's money), the loan was only recently paid off in 1988. The Sydney Harbour bridge's grey colour was only picked because it was the only colour that was available in enough of a quantity at the time (leftover from WWI).

    SHB from the Rocks
    David D.

    If you are giving the SHB less than 5-stars you probably should not be traveling. Just cannot imagine what you would not like about this Iconic Bridge. I cycled over it, walked over it at midnight, sailed under it, and climbed it. You have a great view of the city and Opera House from the Bridge. It's safe late at night because there are cameras and dedicated security officers patrolling back and forth. You walk on one side and cycle on the other side so the two don't mix. It's free to walk or cycle over, but cost $$ for the climb. There are also observation towers on both sides.

    2025-7-6 Sydney Harbour Bridge
    Trent N.

    A beast and a monster to see in real life. I couldn't believe how big it is. The bridge feels bigger than the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. It's impossible to miss throughout all of the Circular Quay area. Next time I come to Sydney, I will do the bridge climb. I got tons of great pics with the bridge and the opera house. The coolest though was when a cruise boat went under the bridge and blew the horn.

    View from the zoo
    Thembi S.

    I was interested to climb the harbour bridge during my recent visit to Sydney, Australia, however I was seriously deterred by the price. I also didn't have a car, nor reason to cross the bridge by vehicle or foot. So my only interaction with the bridge was a view across the harbour. The bridge is a huge structure that looks very stately, and more importantly, sound. It contributes to a lovely skyline, and adds to the amazing view from the back of the Sydney Opera House. If you don't mind paying a bunch, I'd recommend climbing the bridge. At the very least, definitely stop by Circular Quay and get an eyefull.

    Big icon and landmark recognized throughout the world. My wife and I decided to walk at least half-way on the bridge, before walking back down. Beautiful views from the bridge, as you might guess.

    View from Sydney Harbor Bridge during sunset
    Sharon H.

    Absolute must see when visiting Sydney! On our first day in Sydney, we tried walking across the bridge, but couldn't find the entry point. Luckily, Sydney is amazingly safe and the people were friendly and helpful to guide us on our route. The security guards patrolling the Harbour Bridge instructed us to walk up the stairs on 100 Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia. From the stairs, crossing the bridge took about 25 - 30 minutes. Several of those minutes, we paused to take photos of the Sydney Opera House from the Pylon Lookout. One of the security guards was kind enough to take photos of us. I recommend wearing a coat or jacket as it was cold and windy during our walk. After making our way across the bridge from Cumberland St, we ended up on 21 Broughton St and walked a few more minutes to check out Luna Park. If you're not up for the walk back, there's a ferry from Luna Park - Milsons Point Wharf that can take you back to Circular Quay.

    10/21/23 FYI, Yelp check in.
    Lee D.

    Duplicate review, also see Bridge Climb. 5 star review, if it was not for the price... Yelp check-in, see picture; but it was not for the Harbor Bridge... Quality/Quantity - Okay, it looks like I am missing most of my pictures, sorry. (Good news, found some of my pictures, see Bridge Climb Review.) Very organized, same price if you paid in person versus online. Since we have been hanging out in this area almost daily, we decided to go with the online registration. Smooth and easy. Plenty of time slots. Prepay for your pictures, it saves you $5AUD; not that it makes much of a difference out of the $750AUD we spent. The climb itself is NOT scary, even if you are afraid of heights; I am not. Really safe. If you have done the treetop obstacle courses, the safety systems are similar. Super windy today 40km, but still no problem with the climb. Several options (5), we choose the one that spent the most time on TOP of the bridge. Lots of phone moments, YES they are super strict and will double check that you are NOT bringing anything against their policies. We even took breathalyzer tests, walked through metal detectors, etc. They have free secure lockers for all your belongings and clothes. Atmosphere - Free wifi. Small museum/visitor center to share the history of the bridge. Very small cafe & gift shop. Street parking, we have been using public transportation and Uber. Service - 5 stars, from the people that checked us in to our wonderful funny tour guide. Many different promotions & packages; see website. Too bad none of them applied to us. Obviously no bathrooms once the climb starts. There were one or two water breaks during the climb. At the end of the tour, you get an opportunity to buy your pictures. Our tour guide did a better job with our pictures than expected. Approximately 35 pictures for both of us! Minimum health and safety requirements, see website. Price - $750AU, $502US. Expensive, but just like the Blue Lagoon in Iceland, you just need to DO it. :) LOL. Owner Comment - Thank you, glad we did it even at your prices. Actually, I think it is a genius business idea to generate $$ towards the bridge, etc.

    Sydney Bridge Climb!
    Annalisa P.

    This was a trip I would never forget. Straight out of high school, post graduation, I saved up to go to Sydney to visit family and my boyfriend at the time. My ex surprised me with tickets to the sunset Sydney Bridge Climb experience. I had been a fan of the Amazing Race and briefly mentioned that the teams got to climb the bridge. I was happily surprised when we got there. I was only told to bring a pair of comfortable, close-toed shoes. You go with a group of people from all over the world and introduce yourself and say where you're from. There's a bit of a training on how to chain yourself to the bridge, similar to rock climbing. You also sign a waiver and take a breathalyzer test prior to the climb. Once you start, you fall in line and attach to the bridge and take all the stairs up halfway with a breathtaking view of the harbour and Sydney Opera House. We watched the sun set and took a group and individual photos at the top. It's really not scary. I felt secure. However, if you're afraid of heights, this isn't the excursion for you. I'd say it's a once in a lifetime experience, but I wouldn't mind doing it again. It's perfect for a marriage proposal ;) Our group thought we were, but no. Not at 18 years old. Lol. We also went on New Year's Eve, and the fireworks off the bridge are beautiful. The heart beat faster as it got closer to midnight, and then the fireworks went off. There are also boats with lights on the harbour.

    But we went under the bridge
    Andrea U.

    The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel arch bridge connecting the central business district in Sydney to the North Shore. The view of the bridge, the harbour, and the nearby Sydney Opera House is an iconic image of Sydney, and of Australia itself. It is nicknamed "The Coathanger" because of its arch-based design, the bridge carries trains, cars, bicycles and pedestrian traffic. The bridge was designed and built by British firm Dorman Long of Middlesbrough, and opened in 1932. The bridge's general design is a rough copy of the Hell Gate Bridge in New York City. The enormous bridge has 134 m high arch, 103 m long span and the bulk of 53,000 tons of steel. This is the biggest steel arch bridge in the world stairs and lifts ascend the bridge from both shores leading to a set path on the eastern side, the western side has a bike path. We were able to walk across the bridge, walk under the bridge and we saw people wearing harnesses climbing the top of the bridge.

    Harbor Bridge
    Cheryl H.

    We climbed the many many, too many stairs, up to the bridge, and then walked across it, and a few hours later we walked back across to our ship. Is quite the workout, but the views are spectacular.

    John C.

    This is a great landmark in Sydney. The climb is famous but very expensive. I am also not a fan of heights so I will pass. The view is amazing from the Opera House and the circular Quay walk/shop area.

    Aboriginal Flag
    Mary D.

    This iconic bridge can be seen from the Opera House and there are lots of ways to get photos of it. I highly recommend taking one of the harbor ferries so you can go underneath because one thing you might not otherwise see is the Aboriginal Flag which flies on top.

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    Lucy Osburn-Nightingale Museum - Outside of the old nurses' house, museum is currently on the first level

    Lucy Osburn-Nightingale Museum

    5.0(1 review)
    1.0 kmSydney

    I literally passed by this museum on my way to the botanical gardens several days ago. Noting the…read morelimited hours I slightly rearranged my schedule to make the Tuesday hours work. I was expecting a small museum that would take 30 minutes max to go through. Thankfully I was so wrong. Before even opening the door of the museum I was greeted by one of the docents who was lovely throughout the tour. The entire tour lasted about 70 minutes and was fascinating. She explained the origins of the hospital and detailed history of the nursing staff who truly started the practice of nursing, as directed and sent by Florence Nightingale. While I was vaguely aware of the Nightingale connection I was surprised to find so many items that were either owned by Nightingale or given to the nurses from Florence Nightingale. With all the objects of the museum donated I think they have a truly remarkable collection, including old medical objects, photos of nursing staff, training uniforms, chemist set, to go bag of pharmaceuticals (for visiting rural areas), and medals received for service in the Crimea War. In general, I think it helps to have a medical background in order to understand how great this collection is and to be able to easily compare the collection to current medical practice. That being said, the docents ask prior to the tour if you have any medical knowledge. The only area of the museum that I didn't enjoy was part of the new wing and was two rooms of medical specimens, including the preserved fetus from an abortion. There were many different cancers (breast, ovarian, colorectal) also on display. I think generally people should be warned prior to going into those rooms. $5 Admission per person, cash only Photos are ok, no flash Will be asked to leave larger items (camera bags, backpacks) in the office Very limited hours! Martin Place metro stop

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    Dawes Point Battery - Info...

    Dawes Point Battery

    5.0(1 review)
    0.1 kmDawes Point, The Rocks

    Love this spot! I stumbled upon it purely by accident, wasn't looking for it or knew it was here. I…read morewas just taking a stroll around the Rocks with the folks. I was wondering why it was so clean and immaculate. I didn't realize it was an official State Heritages Site. The Battery looks like it is still functional and ready to go...no rust, the paint is clean and smooth, doesn't look like a historical artifact. The Dawes Point Battery remains and site are of State heritage significance for their historical and scientific cultural values. The site and building are also of State heritage significance for their contribution to The Rocks area which is of State Heritage significance in its own right. [1] Dawes Point maintains vestiges of all periods of its occupation. The Point has been terraced and filled with each successive land use. All of these land uses have been closely linked with the site's unique position, occupying as it does a prominent headland with vistas up and down the harbour. Dawes Point Park still encompasses more than 90% of the area set aside for military purposes in the 18th century. Very little of this area has been alienated from public use, allowing the potential for interpretation of this period of the site's history in particular. The layers of history at Dawes Point have great potential to be used as a rich educational, cultural and tourism resource. [2] [1][2] totally stolen from the New South Wales Office of Environment and Heritage site. Self explanatory, and a brilliant explanation of the significance of the Dawes Point Battery. Another thing I love about the Dawes Point Battery is the lack of tourists and crowds...at least when I went there...

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    The Rocks Walking Tours - Explanation of mural in The Rocks

    The Rocks Walking Tours

    5.0(2 reviews)
    0.3 kmThe Rocks

    We booked this 90-minute tour of a historical part of Sydney is to take advantage of every minute…read moreof our short time there after our cruise. It as absolutely worth it! We had Judith as our knowledgeable and personable tour guide. She clearly loves her home city and was excited to share her extensive knowledge about The Rocks. What a wonderful way to spend part of a lovely Sunday afternoon in Sydney, learning the history and secrets of the old city as we walked through the nooks and crannies. Thank you, Judith!

    Since we had done a few different tours around Sydney, we weren't sure how much more we would learn…read morefrom The Rocks Walking Tour, but Leisa surprised us! This tour is full of fun and obscure facts with lots of architectural sites. It also familiarized us with how the rocks were almost demolished, then saved in the 70s. Beautiful water and architecture views with lots of fun (sometimes scandalous) colonial stories. Leisa was very kind and knowledgeable, and as another reviewer mentioned, gave us so much extra info that we went over the allotted time. She was very warm and funny. The walk also introduced us to the rocks market and street foods section, which we would have never found otherwise! This tour takes you down many back alleyways. Some stairs, but overall, this this tour was not overly strenuous. Numbers can vary--today we had eight total. Leisa said the day prior, she had 24. Just another way to view Sydney and it's vast history, and I would recommend this tour.

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