Sydney · SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE CLIMBS
The climb is the headline, but the kayak under the arch is the cheaper way to feel the size of the thing. The 9 below cover both, with times, prices and what each one asks of your legs.
Climb to the summit of Sydney Harbour Bridge with a dedicated leader for a group of up to 14. Expect ladders, stairs, safety gear, stories about the bridge and broad views of the harbour, Opera House and city. A printed group photo and cap are included; you leave your own camera and phone behind.
“Great experience and well organised. The cost of the digital photos is greedy. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable.”
Launch from Milson Park boat ramp in Kirribilli for a guided, LED-lit sunrise paddle around Sydney Harbour. Your guide handles the safety briefing and takes photos near the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Kayak gear is included, as is a $20 credit for breakfast and coffee at Flying Bear Café, beside the launch point.
“Really enjoyed it. Instructors were excellent and the photos after were a real bonus 🤩”
Spend three hours climbing the upper arch of Sydney Harbour Bridge with a Climb Leader and a group of up to 14. Hear stories about the bridge and harbour as Sydney’s skyline, the Opera House, and Darling Harbour open up around you. Guides vary by departure; recent groups have climbed with leaders including Kyle, Simon, Cooper, and Jack.
“I heard about this and decided I needed to do it. I was solo but that didn’t stop me. Our guide, Cooper, was great! It’s a very slow climb with several stops on the way with a few drinking fountains (bubblers). It was rainy day but that was just fine vs. doing it in the heat. The views were spectacular! If you are on the fence about doing it, DO IT!”
Start at Quibaree Park at 7:00 am for a roughly three-hour guided paddle beneath the Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House. Your small group heads toward Lavender Bay for breakfast at Thelma & Louise Café, then paddles back. Kayaks, safety gear, instruction, breakfast, and emailed photos are included.
“so cool and enjoy every minute！the view is good the breakfast is good！and very safety we have a 8 years child finish the tour”
In a group of up to 14, you climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge’s upper arch after twilight, wearing supplied safety gear and a head torch. Your English-speaking climb leader shares bridge and harbour stories along the way. Guides have included Asher, Archie, Lewis and Nicola, though names vary. Expect a three-hour outing and leave your camera behind.
“We did the summit tour at twilight and it was so amazing. Our guide Nicola was truly a gem. So knowledgeable and kind. We highly recommend this experience!”
Set out from Lavender Bay with a guide from Top Sydney Kayak for a two-hour paddle toward the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and Luna Park. You’ll use a single kayak, get a safety briefing and basic instruction, and receive photos at no extra charge. Groups are capped at five, and guides speak English or Spanish.
“Such a nice activity, and unique experience to see the harbour from a different perspective. Would recommend 😊”
Meet a certified guide from Top Sydney Kayak at Lavender Bay for a two-hour sunset paddle past Luna Park, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. You’ll get a safety briefing, kayak gear and coaching for beginners, plus free photos of the trip. Tours are offered in English and Spanish, with a small-group format.
“I enjoyed the activity; everything was very well organized, the equipment was adequate, and I liked that the group was small as it felt more personalized. The guide was very friendly, and while it was good to have the instructions in English, it was a plus to have them a little clearer in my native language (Spanish). I booked just for myself, but I never felt excluded; I had my own space to enjoy the moment. I recommend it and I would do it again.”
Start in The Rocks with a Bonza guide, ride across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, then explore Kirribilli, the Governor’s House, Luna Park and Lavender Bay. The five-hour tour includes a bicycle, helmet, lunch and a drink. Guides such as Andre, Andrew, Tom, Dylan and Jay have led rides, though your guide may differ.
“Our guide Dylan did an absolutely fabulous Job She was entertaining, informative and fun. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Join an English-speaking BridgeClimb leader and a group of up to 14 for a three-hour climb to the Sydney Harbour Bridge summit, 134 metres above the harbour. During Vivid Sydney, you can see the city’s light displays, the Opera House and the skyline from the bridge and its summit. The 2025 season ran May 23 to June 14.
Pick a deck, a cliff edge or a cellar door.
