On the Harbour!

Sydney Harbour Bridge

The dramatic steel presence of the Sydney Harbour Bridge through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicles, bicycle and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district and the North Shore. You can choose to either drive across it, climb it or simply gaze at it from any angle. The bridge has a nickname as "The Coathanger" because of its arch-based design.

Top 5 facts about the Sydney Harbour Bridge

1. The Bridge may rise or fall up to seven inches as the steel expands or contracts in the weather. 
2. The total cost of construction was double the original quote. 
3. Despite opening in 1932, the Bridge was not fully paid off until 1988. 
4. Approximately 80,000 litres of paint are required for each coat of the Bridge. 
5. It was painted grey because no other colour was available in such a large quantities...imagine a red Harbour Bridge.

#1-Good weather to take nice photos.

#2- We decided to walk across the Harbour Bridge.

#3-The Pathway to Reconciliation

#4- On the walkway to the Harbour Bridge.

#5- The view of circular quay from the Harbour Bridge. The circular quay is a busy transport hub, offering regular ferries to various location across Sydney Harbour.

#6- The spectacular view of Sydney Opera House from the Harbour Bridge.

#7- There are so many nice housing area in Sydney.

#8- Spotted the Sydney's Luna Park where you can experience the magic!

#9- Exploding the neighborhoods.

#10- We took Sydney Train back to Circular Quay after a long walk across the bridge. When will Malaysia's government provide such a good public transport train?

#11- The Harbour Bridge look good from any angle of view.

#12- BridgeClimb: There's one ultimate Sydney experience. Climb to the top of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge- there's no better way to see Sydney.

#13- Love this picture to the max!

Sydney Opera House

What better first stop than the famous Sydney Opera House? It is pretty hard to miss-just look for the iconic sail-shaped building at Bennelong Point, right on Sydney Harbour. Designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon and constructed between 1959 and 1973. "The sun did not know how beautiful its light was until it was reflected off this building." said famous architect Louis Kahn, overcome by the unique architecture and iconic beauty of the House.

Top 5 House Secrets

1. There are five theatres in the House, six if you include the Utzon Room and seven with the Forecourt. 
2. There are 1,056,006 tiles on the roof of the House. 
3. The Opera House was supposed to cost $7 million to build. It ended up costing $102 million.
4. Funds for construction were raised by starting the Sydney Opera House lottery. 
5. The net over the Opera Theatre orchestra pit is there because a chicken once fell from the stage on to a cellist.

#14- The Sydney Opera House is Australia's most recognisable building and is an icon of Australia's creative and technical achievement.

#15- All the way to Sydney Opera House.

#16- Stevie Super Model is in action. Of course must give a big thanks to Professional photographer Beverly to have an awesome picture. (Self-Obsessing).

#17- Beverly Super Model is in Action!

#18- The close view of Sydney Opera House.

#19- There is how the idea of the Opera House's design came from.

#20- Full house in Opera Bar even Noon time.

#21- The City of Sydney acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of our land - Australia.

#22- Metalman in the TOWN?

#23- Our lunch of the day!

#24- Sydney Tower is Sydney's tallest free-standing structure, and the second tallest in Australia.

#25- St Marks Church opposite Hyde Park, Sydney.

#26- Acting time: He was wondering about his Ipad.

#27- Acting time: I was wondering whether she is sick.

Tour Information

Sydney Harbour Bridge
www.pylonlookout.com.au 92401100
Open: 10am to 5pm.Closed on Christmas Day. 
Access: Train, bus or ferry to Circular Quay and short walk. 


Sydney Opera House
www.sydneyoperahouse.com
9250777(Box Office) or 92507111 (Tours and Information)
Access: Train, bus or ferry to Circular Quay and short walk. 

 

Happy Weekends! 



Love, 
Beverly