SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE ADVENTURE

TOUR DESCRIPTION:  

Discover the remarkable history, engineering and magnitude of Sydney’s arched-steel icon on a unique exploration of the mighty Harbour Bridge.  This tour is a great alternative or accompaniment to Bridge Climb that will uncover our Bridge’s greatest stories and vantage points while taking it on from all angles.

INCLUSIONS:

• The ancient history of the harbour and the construction of Circular Quay
• A ferry ride directly under the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Milson’s Point
• The history of Lunar Park and the Bridge’s impact on the Northern Shore
• A close-up of its working mechanics : The enormous base-hinges, nuts, bolts & rivets
• A crossing of the Bridge on foot with detailed commentary and insights
• Entrance into the Bridge’s south-east Pylon : a History Museum & look-out.
• 360 degree views of the Harbour at 90 meters above sea level atop the granite Pylon
• Unique vantage points above, below and from either side of the steel beast
• A house drink at the Harbour View Hotel rooftop terrace to finish

This tour is also jam-packed with quirky stories, fun facts and historic photos that will keep you engaged and entertained…

Learn about such figures as Vincent Kelly, the bridge worker who survived a 69 meter fall into the harbour and Francis De Groot, the infamous saboteur of the Bridge’s opening ceremony in 1932.Learn about the bridge’s lost history, such as the secret role it played in Sydney’s WII defences and the giant hump-back whale that blessed its first crossing.

ROUTE:

Our Journey Walk will begin at Circular Quay where we’ll investigate a scale model of the bridge from above, before catching a ferry to Milson’s Point to begin our crossing.We’ll reach the Bridge’s pedestrian access via Lunar Park and Kirribilli before crossing on foot towards the south east Pylon look-out / museum. After climbing the Pylon we’ll resume our course across the south end of the Bridge and finish at the Harbour View Hotel at Dawes Point.

DURATION:    2.5 hours (approx)

COST:    2 people =  $290 private tour rate + $70 per extra adult / $60 per extra child-concession. This tour is designed for private groups of 2-6 people.

INCLUDES:   Your ferry ride (Opal card provided), Your entrance into the Bridge’s Pylon Look-out / Museum, And 1 house drink at the Harbour View Hotel (local tap beers / wine / soft drink)