Perhaps the easiest and most enjoyable way to see Sydney Harbour Bridge is to walk along it. There is a pedestrian access on the eastern side of the bridge, which can be accessed at either end. If you’re down in “The Rocks” area you can just follow the signs to “Harbour Bridge” and you’ll eventually find yourself faced with a set of stairs.

You simply climb the stairs (there’s not too many) and before you know it, you’re on a walkway to the Harbour Bridge. This walk is flat, leisurely and affords great views. It can be quite noisy, since you’re walking at the same level as the traffic, but it’s great exercise, and you can take as long as you like.

There is a museum that is about halfway along the bridge, where you can stop off and learn all that there is to know about the history and building of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It will cost you a few dollars to enter, but the climb to the top and view is well worth it, as is some of the interesting trivia you can learn about the bridge whilst inside. Allow half an hour or so to stop there and have a good look around.

On the Northern end of the bridge at Kirrabilli, there are plenty of parks and places to enjoy the magnificent views of the harbor, before returning back the way you came.

So If you really want to enjoy Sydney Harbour Bridge, then allowing a couple of hours for a walking trip is a great way to do it.