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If the thought of doing the Sydney Bridge Climb frightens you, or if you don't want to blow your budget by doing it, then the Pylon Lookout is the next best alternative for spectacular panoramic views of Sydney Harbour. For just 8.50 AUD (compared to 200 AUD+ for the Bridge Climb), you can climb the steps of the bridge's southeast pylon and admire the views fom the top. This is a great place to watch the boats coming in and out of the harbour, passing the famous Opera House. Just as spectacular is the view of the bridge from up close - you can watch the intrepid bridge climbers or look down at the traffic darting across the bridge below you. As well as the obvious attraction of the amazing views, the price also includes a few interesting exhibits inside the pylon. One room houses an exhibit with lots of photographs of the bridge at various times in its history, from the construction stage through to present day. These are accompanied by interesting text articles and facts about the bridge. You can find out how long the bridge is, how long it took to complete and how far it moves during strong winds! You can also read about how the construction of the bridge provided much needed employment during times of economic depression. Another room houses a small cinema screen which shows a documentary about the history of the bridge, while other areas of the pylon act as a small museum, with models of workers building the bridge for example. Great views over Sydney Harbour!! A cheap alternative to climbing the bridge. Very highly recommended!! Leave a Comment Address: 5 Cumberland Street, The RocksDirections: The southeast pylon of Sydney Harbour Bridge.Website: www.pylonlookout.com.au
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Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Sydney's most famous landmarks and was completed in 1932. Like Auckland's harbour bridge, Sydney's is referred to locally as the 'coathanger'. The foundations are 12 metres deep set into standstone and the anchoring tunnels are 36 metres long dug into rock at each end. It was an engineering triump. 16 Workers were killed during its construction. Before Paul Hogan became famous as 'Crocodile Dundee' he was formerly a painter on the bridge. On my first visit to Sydney as a young girl, my Dad and I climbed up one of the towers which was later closed, however I believe it is now opened again and you can even walk across the arched span of the bridge now just don't look down and hang on. Leave a Comment Directions: Access to the pedestrian lane is via the Bridge Stairs on Cumberland Street between Argyle and Gloucester Streets, The Rocks Bus : X39, 339, X43, 343, 431, 432, 433, 434; Train : to Wynyard, Milsons Point.
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