Sydney harbor bridge climbs

[RockyandMoose]

Does anybody know if one can climb the bridge the day after new year, specifically January 2, 2013? We'll be in port on crystal symphony 31 December until nightfall on 2 January and would like to do the climb. Emails to the climb website email address are not replied to and we live in California so hard to call.

 

Any idea even if only based on past experience would be greatly appreciated. Might also be interested for January 1, 2013.

 

Thanks!

 

Rocky and Dave

[rugbypopsie]

Hi, pleased you are coming over...I did a dummy booking and it accepted it without any problem. Lots of information on the site..hope this helps. The bridge climb is magnificant..you will remember it for a long time...that time of year I would do the twilight climb.

 

 

http://www.sydney.visitorsbureau.com.au/tours/sydney_sightseeing/bridge_climb.html

 

Sue

[The_Big_M]

Yes, as above. They are open every day of the year.

[jmlh]

We are planning on doing the climb in mid February. What time of day would folks recommend? And... should reservations be made ahead of time or do we wait and see what the weather is like?

[rugbypopsie]

Its very popular so I would book ahead...weather should still be nice.daylight saving still on so..probably twilight would still be good.

 

Sue

[Islandgirl4242]

We had been planning to do the bridge climb, watching videos, reading websites, etc. and it does look awesome. BUT now realize that you are not allowed to take a camera with you (thinking about this, it does make sense). DH doesn't like heights, but the photo opportunity was too great to miss...darn, we cancelled those plans.:(

[Tigerman00]

They will take photos that you can buy, they also give you one pic .

 

K

[rugbypopsie]

We had been planning to do the bridge climb, watching videos, reading websites, etc. and it does look awesome. BUT now realize that you are not allowed to take a camera with you (thinking about this, it does make sense). DH doesn't like heights, but the photo opportunity was too great to miss...darn, we cancelled those plans.:(

 

I would not cancel...the reason you cant take your own camera..or anything else loose is that it is potential leathal if accidentally dropped on the busy roadway below. You will get a complimentary photo of your climbing group and there are plenty of shots of the view available...it is totally awesome..trust me if you pass up the opportunity just for the sake of taking your own shots,..you will regret it.

 

Sue

[Raison]

I agree with Sue, don't cancel just because you can't take photos, the views you see and the experience is fabulous and well worth doing.

[room010]

Not being able to take your own pics isn't a good reason to cancel but if your husband can't handle heights it might be a different matter. There is NO WAY I'd be able to do it. Enjoy :eek:

[RockyandMoose]

Thank you so much. Made my booking this morning. Can't wait! Appreciate your assistance and suggestion. Dave

[RockyandMoose]

Quick question Sue,

 

Thinking of going for concert at the opera house January 1, 2013 evening? Nothing listed on the opera house site. Do you have an idea when they may release information for new years day gala performances and how I might get tickets or make an online booking? Would appreciate your advice.

 

Dave

[rugbypopsie]

Quick question Sue,

 

Thinking of going for concert at the opera house January 1, 2013 evening? Nothing listed on the opera house site. Do you have an idea when they may release information for new years day gala performances and how I might get tickets or make an online booking? Would appreciate your advice.

 

Dave

 

Heres a link where you can book performances and watch for dates...I suspect the dates are just not available yet..not sure when they are released. If you are around the Opera House during the day make sure you talk a walk around the Harbours edge to Mrs. Macquaries chair...beautiful views of the harbour..

 

http://www.viator.com/tours/Sydney/Opera-Performance-at-the-Sydney-Opera-House/d357-2554SYDLBO

 

Happy to help we love visitors...

 

Sue

[Debsta]

You could also sign-up to their newsletters which will give you what's coming up

 

http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/connect.aspx

 

They've also got a Facebook page so you could ask some questions there

 

https://www.facebook.com/sydneyoperahouse