Pylon Lookout — Attraction in Sydney

We were a little disappointed in the experience. No-one would argue with the view. Just spectacular! Three stars for the view! However, no staff were up on the lookout. A group of 4 young people decided that they would sit on the runner boards to eat their lunch and obstruct the view and passage of other guests for a considerable time. The museum was underwhelming. The lighting on several info boards was not working. The contrast on some info boards made reading them too difficult. I know I had previously seen plans of previous ideas for a bridge (possibly at an exhibition regarding the Harbour Bridge) but these were not available. There was so much more info that would have been engaging for guests. Reading is not always accessible for everyone. We visited The Hyde Park Barracks yesterday and the interactive exhibition was incredible and it was free! Staff there were very enthusiastic about their exhibition and willing to share their experience and knowledge. We only saw two staff at Sydney Harbour Bridge Museum. One selling tickets which we had purchased online (that was a good system and easy to use) and one selling merchandise. We did not interact with either (apart from checking our name at the door). Both seemed rather disinterested. Unfortunately, I don’t think the Sydney Harbour Bridge Lookout and Museum was...

The best unknown tourist attraction in Sydney! Nearly every tourist who comes to Sydney dreams of walking over the arch of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. Unfortunately with tickets all being over $200 per person it is out of reach for most people. Just walking across the bridge doesn't have quite the same impact but what most people don't know about is the Pylon Lookout. The Pylon Lookout is accessible when you are walking across the bridge but don't be surprised if you miss it because the sign is tiny. The amazing thing is that for the ridiculously low price of $13.00 you can actually go up to the top of the pylon and get the exact same view that is available from the top of the arch. I have actually done the Bridge Climb but I prefer the Pylon Lookout because you can go up at your own pace and stay as long as you want. When you do the Bridge Climb you go up as a group and so have only a certain amount of time allocated. You also aren't allowed to take your own camera on the Bridge Climb and so have to pay a fortune for the photos they take. With the Pylon Lookout you can take your own camera. Definitely my number one recommendation for...

We are so glad that we did this! We were not really up for the giant expensive bridge climb, and one of our tour guides earlier in the week recommended this one. It’s inexpensive, just involves climbing some interior steps, and then the views are quite rewarding at the top!

I had read that it was a lot of steps in a tight space. Not true! I am here to encourage you all to go (speaking as someone who is claustrophobic). There are landings where you can stop; it literally is like walking up flights of steps in a nice big space. On the way down it’s a little bit more narrow, but only in one spot.

Halfway up the climb, there is a little museum, and throughout there are wonderful photos on the wall and other interesting facts and artifacts about the bridge itself.

It was just a delightful day… and the views! Wow! This feels like one of those “must do” things in Sydney for the price.

There is also a cute gift shop near the top with a lot of bridge related items, such as playing day week cards and ornaments and keyrings.

Oh, and you can see the bridge climbers from...