In this episode, we take an inside look at the Sydney Harbour bridge. Many tourists who visit Sydney are comtent to simply get down to Sydney Harbour foreshore and have a look at the Harbour Bridge and take the obligatory photographs in front of it. In this episode of the Sydney Visitor, Garry tells a little about the history of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, including the opening ceremony that was remarkable for all the wrong reasons.
When it comes to Sydney Harbour Bridge, there are a lot more enjoyable ways to experience it than a handful of tourist snappies. In addition to viewing it from Sydney Harbour, you can actually go and take a walk across the Bridge. On the northern end of the bridge, the suburb of North Sydney has plenty of rewards for the walker, and thousands of people make this walk daily to commute to walk.
Also, for those that are history minded, the Pylon lookout has an excellent (if compact) museum, which also has magnificent views over the harbour area, for a very reasonable price.
If you’re looking to make a day of it, the Bridge Climb is an experience that few of those who are fortunate enough, never forget.Â
Glebe Markets
If you’re looking for an experience that is essentially Sydney, in all it’s variety, quirkiness and culture, then look no further than Glebe, in the inner west. Glebe Market day (Saturday) in particular, offers a rich cross-section of Sydney’s community, all gathered together to expereince life and makets … one mans trash is another mans treasure.
The Glebe Society Website contains maps on how to get there from the City, both walking and via public transport.
