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The Sydney Harbour Bridge stands next to the Opera House as one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Lovingly called the "Coathanger" by locals, this towering structure holds the distinction of being the world's largest steel arch bridge. And while you can capture stunning pictures of the bridge from one of Sydney Harbour's ferry boats, for an unforgettable experience, sign up for a bridge climb through BridgeClimb Sydney. Ranging from nearly two to nearly four hours in length, the bridge climb provides visitors with panoramic views of the Harbour, Sydney skyline and Opera House.

Although some former visitors noted the high price tags, many say these climbs are the best way to experience this iconic attraction. While climbs are offered throughout the day every day, travelers recommend scheduling a climb at twilight, which will give you three different views – daylight, sunset and nighttime – in one.

To get to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, visitors can take a ferry beneath it, drive or walk through it, or climb to the top of it. Bus and train drop-offs, metered parking and several parking lots are also available near Circular Quay. The Coathanger is free to view and walk across, but there is a AU$2.50 to AU$4 ($2 to $3) toll to drive on the bridge, as well as a AU$6.20 to AU$7.60 (or $4.50 to $5.50) one-way fare for ferries. The most expensive option, the bridge climb, costs between AU$128 and AU$363 ($94 to $267), depending on the season, time of day and type of climb. Each bridge climb fee includes a complimentary group photo and BridgeClimb cap. Restrooms and a gift shop are also available within the BridgeClimb Sydney visitor center.

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#1 Sydney Harbour Bridge The Sydney Harbour Bridge stands next to the Opera House as one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Lovingly called the "Coathanger" by locals, this towering structure holds the ... Read more » AtomicZen / Getty Images

#2 Sydney Harbour Many visitors say that Sydney Harbour's 150 miles of shoreline and more than 30 square miles of water make it the most beautiful natural harbor in the world, and ... Read more » narvikk / Getty Images

#3 Sydney Opera House Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the sailboat-inspired structure – submitted during an international design contest held in 1956 – features more than one million tiles on its four roof shells and ... Read more » Robertpaulyoung / Flickr

#4 Darling Harbour Darling Harbour is a pedestrian district filled with a number of entertaining things to do. For instance, you'll find the largest film screen in the world at the LG ... Read more » Richard Beech Photography / Getty Images

#5 Coogee Beach Though it's a bit smaller than its better known northern counterpart Bondi, Coogee Beach is the quintessential spot for those looking to soak up some sun and swim in ... Read more » JavenLin / Getty Images

#6 The Rocks Earning its name from the sandstone rocks that line Sydney Harbour, this neighborhood is as quaint as it is cool. Its cobblestone streets and 19th-century buildings are oh-so charming, but ... Read more » kokkai / Getty Images

#7 Manly Beach At first glance, Manly Beach, which is located about 10 miles northeast of downtown Sydney, may be just as crowded and active as other area beaches like Bondi and Coogee ... Read more » Nigel Howe / Flickr

#8 Royal Botanic Garden Founded in 1816, the 74-acre Royal Botanic Garden abounds with bright and colorful flora and fauna. The park is broken into multiple areas, including Latitude 23 – an enclosed nursery ... Read more » Thomas Kurmeier / Getty Images

#9 Mrs. Macquarie's Chair In 1810, Governor Lachlan Macquarie commissioned a bench for his wife, and the city's convicts obliged him by carving Mrs. Macquarie's Chair out of a sandstone rock overlooking ... Read more » Darren Foreman / Flickr

#10 Bondi Beach Bondi Beach is best known for its gnarly waves, which make it one of the top surfing destinations in the world. But if you're not ready to hang 10 ... Read more » Christine Wehrmeier / Getty Images

#11 Hyde Park Barracks Museum Considered one of the world's most significant convict locations, this UNESCO World Heritage site was once used to house convicted men and boys brought to Sydney from Great Britain ... Read more » NCHANT / Getty Images

#12 Art Gallery of New South Wales Situated in the same park complex that houses the Royal Botanic Garden and Mrs. Macquarie's Chair, the Art Gallery of New South Wales features a variety of indigenous, colonial ... Read more » sourabhj / Getty Images

#13 Australian National Maritime Museum No harbor city would be complete without a maritime museum, and Sydney's is one of the best. Here, you can view exhibits about everything from fish X-rays to pirates ... Read more » UCFFool / Flickr