Harbour Bridge Sydney

Australia's Birthplace
Sydney, founded in 1788 by Captain Arthur Phillip who led the flotilla of convict ships from Britain, is Australia's best known city.Colonial churches, pubs , restaurants, shops, street entertainment, weekend market are among the famous Sydney attractions in the Rocks area.

Harbour Bridge

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the major landmarks of Sydney, Australia, connecting the Sydney central business district (CBD) with the North Shore commercial and residential areas, both of which are located on Sydney Harbour. The dramatic water vista of the bridge together with the nearby Sydney Opera House is an iconic image of both Sydney and Australia. It was opened on 19 March 1932. The bridge is affectionately known as "the Coathanger" by many Sydney residents on account of its arch-based design. It was the city's tallest structure until 1967.

Construction

The bridge was designed and built by British firm Dorman Long and Co Ltd of Middlesbrough and opened in 1932.It is also the sixth longest spanning-arch bridge in the world, and it is the tallest steel arch bridge, measuring 134 metres (440 ft) from top to water level. It was also the world's widest long-span bridge, at 48.8 meters (160 feet) wide.

The total financial cost of the bridge was £10,057,170/7/9. This was not paid off in full until 1988.

Steam trains on Harbour Bridge, 1932

Six cars side by side, Harbour Bridge. 1931

Northern abutment tower of the Harbour Bridge looking south, 1932

Harbour Bridge And Opera House

New Years Event

Since the opening, the bridge has been the focal point of much tourism and national pride.Each year Sydney New Year's Eve event takes on a new theme and is regularly viewed by more than one million people at the harbour and one billion worldwide for the televised Midnight Fireworks.It is Sydney's focal point of New Year and Australia Day celebrations, with fireworks being set off from the arch. Tragically, it has also been the scene of about 40 suicides, many of which took place within months of the bridge's opening

The brainchild of businessman Paul Cave, this incredible local experience became a reality after Paul pioneered a group climb as part of the Young Presidents Organisation World Congress in 1989. Nine years later, BridgeClimb opened to the public. Since this time, BridgeClimb has established itself as an integral part of the Sydney scene.Prices are scaled by the time of day and the time of week you choose to climb, for precise charges visit Bridgeclimb.com/Price/standard-price