Photo of the Day – Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
Climbers making the descent back down the Harbour Bridge
Soaring high over magnificent Sydney Harbour, it’s one of Australia’s most recognizable symbols. But the world’s largest steel-arch bridge is more than just a beautiful backdrop. A climb to the top of Sydney’s iconic Harbour Bridge has been named one of the “Top 10 Biggest Adrenaline Rushes” in the world by Lonely Planet. Opened in 1932, the arch-shaped bridge is nicknamed “The Coathanger” by Aussie locals. In 1998, the opening of BridgeClimb made it possible for anyone to experience the thrill of a three-hour roundtrip climb to the bridge’s summit and the most spectacular view in Sydney. Climbs take place every day of the year except New Year’s Eve (when the bridge serves as the base for a massive fireworks display) and in all weather except electrical storms or extremely high winds. If you’re planning a trip to Sydney, book your climb well in advance as it’s been known to sell out daily. On my trip, I was lucky to get a mostly sunny winter day and my climb was the experience of a lifetime.
