I have crossed the Sydney Harbour Bridge countless times, and seen even more photographs of this local icon. Yet I’ve never seen it like this. I’m not image savvy enough to even guess how the photographer achieved this beautiful shot, but I love it. The people crossing the bridge look like ghosts. It’s spooky and stunning all at the same time!
Image source: Tarotastic @ Flickr
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If you haven’t climbed the Harbour Bridge or visited the Royal Easter Show, you’re missing out on some of the best attractions Sydney has to offer. They were recently named joint winners of The Sunday Telegraph People’s Choice award at the NSW Tourism Awards.
BridgeClimb chief Todd Coates told The Sunday Telegraph the award had extra significance for his company who is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary. BridgeClimb also won the gold award for the state’s leading attraction for the third year running, cementing its place in the Tourism Hall of Fame
The Royal Easter Show was also a dual winner, taking …read more
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The New South Wales government has just introduced toll increases that are set to slug tourists and Sydney residents alike.
From February it will cost $4, or one dollar more, to cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge or Sydney Harbour Tunnel during peak times.
But it gets worse. Once you get into the CBD, parking fees are also going to go up.
Of course you can avoid some of the rate rises if you travel in off peak periods. But we’re all going to feel the pinch of those increased parking prices.
Public transport is looking better all the time! Oh except for the ferries. …read more
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You’re not technically allowed to climb Balls Head, but this gutsy rock climber did. Thankfully he captured the moment so we don’t have to do it too and risk being thrown in gaol! What an amazing silhouette this is with the Sydney harbour Bridge and Opera House in the background!
Image source: Tooley @ Flickr
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A world record has been broken to celebrate BridgeClimbs’s 10th anniversary.
One hundred and thirty-seven climbers scaled the Sydney Harbour Bridge today brandishing flags from all different nations of the world. The feat put them into the Guiness World Records book for the most flags flown on a bridge.
The 137 flags represented the countries and territories of origin of the 2.2 million tourists that have climbed the bridge since tours began in 1998.
“We are delighted to be celebrating BridgeClimb’s 10th Anniversary and extremely proud to be able to share this unforgettable experience with Australians and visitors from …read more
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In honour of the Olympic Games kicking off this evening I thought I’d look back at Sydney’s games. Has it really been eight years? Time flies! So I found this beautiful photo with the rings illuminated on the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House aglow. Just beautiful. I wish all our athletes the best of luck in Beijing!
Image source: Department of Defense @ Flickr
I’m not exactly the fittest girl in the world. I like to count a trip to the grocery store as exercise, and I tend to avoid breaking a sweat. Yet somehow I found myself sitting on a bicycle for the first time in at least a year on Saturday.
My husband Steve and I were signed up for a ride with Sydney Bike Tours, an exciting new local tour company which promises to show you the sights the green way. Forget piling into a cramped tour bus, or traipsing around until your feet hurt. This bicycle tour offers a whole new …read more
Last year Medibank Private launched the Seven Bridges Walk, a unique event catering for all ages and fitness levels. It was such a success they’re doing it again this Sunday October 28.
Competitors can walk all or part of the 25 km route which crosses Sydney’s seven key bridges. This is not a race, and you can start the course at any time during the day. However, if you intend to walk the entire course you should start before midday to ensure you finish before 5 pm.
The Medibank Private Seven Bridges Walk is unique for its focus on exercise rather than …read more
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Sydney Harbour Bridge, or “The Coathanger” as the locals call it, is one of the most iconic bridges in Australia. Most tourists will simply drive over the bridge, or take photos from afar, but there’s a better way. Get up close and personal with this Sydney landmark on a BridgeClimb tour.
Standing 134 metres above Sydney Harbour, a BridgeClimb is not for the faint-hearted. But if you can summon the courage it’ll be worth it. There’s nothing like the satisfaction of conquering this massive arch while taking in the spectacular Sydney view. Many people have even used the tours to cure …read more
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