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    One of the old houses near the bridge
    One of the old houses near the bridgeAn original toilet2Why allow a ship like that between Sydney's two iconic sights?Under the bridge

    Sydney City - Harbour Bridge

    January 22, 2020 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    We drove down to Penrith and then took trains to Sydney. Dom and Christine live approx 80km (50 miles) from the city.

    Walking across the superstructure of the bridge “the bridge climb” was not really on the cards as it would cost $308 each and we can think of other ways to spend that. However, the museum and pylon lookout appeared much more sensible.

    The lookout is only in one of the four bridge pylons. “There are 200 stairs to the Pylon Lookout™, 87 metres above mean sea level, but on the way up there are 3 levels of exhibits where you will discover the history and construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the men who built it, and the vision of JJC Bradfield, chief engineer.” In contrast, the top of the bridge is 134m above mean sea level.

    The views were stunning and the exhibits really interesting    Read more