Sydney Harbour Bridge

Visit Sydney Harbour Bridge

As the name suggests, the Sydney Harbour Bridge sometimes called 'the Coat Hangar', spans Sydney Harbour, also known as Port Jackson, in New South Wales. Getting to the bridge is quite easy as it is an integral part of Sydney's transport infrastructure.  Trains, buses, and of course motor vehicles and pedestrians all rely on the bridge to travel between north and south Sydney.

Stay Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney offers accommodation to suit all styles of travel and budget and there are many Hotels, Inns and Apartments close to and within sight of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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GPS: 33° 51′ 8″ S, 151° 12′ 38″ E

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About the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Being officially opened in 1932 the Sydney Harbour Bridge took 6 years to build, it spans 1149 meters and its arches span 503 metres and just over some 6 million rivets were used in its construction. The bridge has been used in many famous movies and books over the years and was an iconic centre piece in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games Closing Ceremony. Every New Year's Eve celebration it acts as a backdrop for an awesome fireworks display.

The bridge way now carries 8 lanes for vehicles, foot way, cycleway as well as 2 train lines and according to the Guinness World Records it is the world's widest long span bridge.

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  1. Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
  2. Visit Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout
  3. Sydney Harbour Ferry Ride under the bridge
  4. Visit the Opera House for Photos of both Icons
  5. Visit the historic displays around the bridge

 

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