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BridgeClimb Sydney is an iconic Australian experience that takes you on a journey to the top of the nation’s most famous and celebrated structure – the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
As you ascend to the Summit of the world’s largest steel arch, you’ll experience breathtaking moments, spectacular 360-degree views, and fascinating facts from our expert tour guides into the engineering and cultural history of this world-famous icon, while keeping you safe and entertained along the way.
With five different experiences to choose from, there's something for everyone. Climbs run from dawn to dusk, delivering unique and memorable moments on every ascent. Whether it’s watching the city wake at dawn, admiring the spectacular views throughout the day, taking in the romance of twilight, or the illumination of Sydney at night, each Climb will captivate your senses from beginning to end.
Since its launch on 1 October 1998, BridgeClimb has welcomed more than 4 million guests, including VIPs and well-known celebrities from around the world, to scale the arches of Australia’s most iconic landmark. The Sydney Harbour Bridge remains the most climbed Bridge globally.
In 2018 Hammons Holdings were appointed by the NSW Government as the new operators of the Sydney Harbour Bridge Tourism Activities. Joint directors, David and Anthea Hammon are committed to injecting new life into the Bridge with experiences that celebrate the icon’s history and make it more accessible and exploring the use of innovative technology to bring the Bridge and its history to life, in fun and educational ways.
Some BridgeClimb highlights:
- 1 October 1998, Paul Cave opened the BridgeClimb doors and for the first time, guests were able to ascend to the Summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge
- April 2003, BridgeClimb welcomed the 1,000,000th guest!
- October 2004 the Olympic torch was taken to the top, by Australian Olympic athletes, Kieren Perkins and Zali Steggall
- June 2008, BridgeClimb hosted it’s first wedding
- March 2022, BridgeClimb celebrated the 90th Birthday of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Many celebrities have done the BridgeClimb including: Derek Zoolander a.k.a Ben Stiller, Gigi Hadid, Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith, Prince Harry, Matt Damon, Katy Perry, Nicole Kidman, Kylie Minogue, Robert De Niro, Cate Blanchett and Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark
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A NEW IMMERSIVE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE
While BridgeClimb delivers the thrill of standing above Sydney Harbour, the BridgeMuseum offers a complementary experience: an immersive, self-guided journey through the Bridge’s history.
Through interactive displays, historic memorabilia, and rich multimedia storytelling, visitors can explore the Bridge’s design, engineering, construction, and cultural significance in depth.
Known previously as the Pylon Lookout & Museum, which first opened in 2003 by BridgeClimb, the South-East Pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge has its own rich history and stories to tell. Originally opened as a tourist attraction in 1934, offering panoramic views across Sydney Harbour, and playing host to many interesting chapters of Sydney’s history over the years – including a post office, a military lookout during WWII, and even home to a family of white cats for several years. In 2026, the Pylon was revitalised and the BridgeMuseum created - offering visitors an engaging experience that brings the Bridge’s story to life – from its construction to its ongoing role in the living history of Sydney.
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