Sydney Harbour Bridge as Sydney's great landmark

Sydney Harbour Bridge

As you can see in our background image on our blog, when you visit Sydney which is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, you will know this great bridge as the Sydney’s landmark. This big bridge called “Sydney Harbour Bridge” also known locally as “Coat hanger” locates in head of Sydney CBD and is main access way between Sydney CBD and north shore area across the Sydney Harbour. Also the bridge is near the Sydney’s main landmark “Sydney Opera House” and traditional area called “ the Rocks”. So every year, many people visit there and take memories in their camera. The brilliant design was influenced by Hell Gate Bridge in New York, and the total length is 1,149m (3,770 ft.).

Construction on the arch began in November, 1929, and by October, 1930, the two arch halves had met and work then began on the deck. The deck is 59 metres (194 feet) above sea level and was built from the centre out. The Harbour Bridge was officially opened on 19 March 1932. The total cost of the Bridge was approximately A$13.5 million, and was eventually paid off in 1988. It has already been more than 80 years to be built. What a long year!! This bridge has been attracting many people who visit Sydney and creating great memories for them. What a lovely bridge!

Watch this You tube to learn how the Sydney Harbour Bridge was constructed

The bridge is used normally for roadway and train rail which connect the Sydney CBD and Sydney North Shore area. Every day, many numbers of vehicle and trains are operating and the bridge became important for our life. Did you know that until the 1958, the tram services across the bridge were operating, and now you can see traces on the roadway. 

But!! Harbour Bridge is not only the structures for the transportation!! "Bridge Climb" provided by Bridge Climb Sydney  is one of the ultimate and most enjoyable activities in the Sydney. It is ½ hour unparallelled experience. In groups of 14 climbers you make your way from the base to the summit of Sydney Harbour Bridge's famous arch.  The Climb takes you over ladders, catwalks and arches, in all weather conditions (excluding electrical storms) during the day, in twilight or at night. You'll stop there to rest and take in the most spectacular 360 degree view of Sydney harbour and city. You will never forget Sydney tour or this amazing moment! Here is the link of official Bridge Climb Sydney. Visit there and have a unforgettable experience!!

BRIDGE CLIMB SYDNEY

Also, you cannot forget the biggest New Year's Eve Firework around the Sydney Harbour. it is an annual multi-tiered event held every New Year's Eve, creating on the Harbour Bridge. There is 9pm Firework and the Midnight Fireworks, both of which are televised nationally with the latter also televised around the world. Each year has a theme and regularly viewed by more than one million people at the harbour and one billion worldwide for the televised Midnight Fireworks. The fireworks are set off with music around the Harbour and of course from the Bridge as well. One of the most beautiful fireworks effect is "Waterfall" and it is a continual stream of fireworks falling from the base of the Bridge down to actually touch the water. Also Central to the firework displays each year since 1999 is the lighting display on the Harbour Bridge known as the "Bridge Effect" Made of rope light attached to a panel and truss system, the display showcases a variety of symbols and other images related to the current year's theme.  Anyway, you cannot just miss it and must watch this fantastic event.

Check it out and feel how great the Sydney New Year's Eve Firework is!!