Can you walk across Sydney Harbour Bridge?

It is possible to walk across Sydney Harbour Bridge for free– there’s a free pedestrian footpath. The Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk is 1.5km long, but the views aren’t as great as you might think.

The Bridgeclimb is one of Sydney’s signature attractions. But the walk across the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge is notoriously expensive.

Therefore, you might be surprised to learn that it is possible to walk across Sydney Harbour Bridge for free.

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Taronga Zoo – the zoo with harbour views (and plenty of cute Aussie animals)
Sydney Opera House – official walking tour. See behind the scenes!
Wild Life Sydney – Aussie animal favourites in convenient Darling Harbour location. Perfect if on limited time.
Sydney Cricket Ground – behind the scenes secrets tour.
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Sydney Harbour Bridge footpath

There is a footpath on the eastern side of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Thousands of people use it every day to walk to and from work. It is also the best way to cross Sydney Harbour Bridge free of charge, taking in the harbour views along the way.

Where is pedestrian access to the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

The main pedestrian access point to the Sydney Harbour Bridge at the southern end is the Bridge Stairs on Cumberland Street.

At the northern end, pedestrian access to Sydney Harbour Bridge is via the Bridge Stairs at Fitzroy Street in Kirribilli.

There are also interlinking access points that involve walking alongside the Cahill Expressway from Macquarie Street or Circular Quay.

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The Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains.

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Get perfect views of the world’s most beautiful city on a Sydney Harbour helicopter tour.
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Eat all you can at the Skyfeast at the top of Sydney Tower.
See migrating humpbacks – on a whale-watching cruise.
(Highly recommended ✅) Go behind the scenes of Australia’s most famous building on an Opera House tour.
Dine as the city lights up on sunset dinner cruise around the harbour.
Combine beers and stories on a historic pubs tour through the convict-era Rocks district.
Stand on your board and catch waves during Bondi Beach surfing lessons.
Go to wombat and kangaroo-spotting hotspots on a Southern Highlands tour.
Enjoy Sydney’s wild side on a Manly snorkelling & nature walk.
(🥇Top choice in Sydney) And, best of all, paddle to hidden beaches on a harbour kayaking adventure.

How long is the Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk?

The Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk from Cumberland Street to Kirribilli is 1.5km long. It should take 15 to 30 minutes, depending on how much time you spend taking photos.

Is the Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk worth doing?

The Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk is free. If you’ve got time in Sydney, you might as well do it. However, walking across the Sydney Harbour Bridge isn’t the delight it probably should be.

For a start, the pedestrian section of Sydney Harbour Bridge is on the same deck as the road section. That means your walk is soundtracked by hundreds of cars zooming past.

Secondly, there are big safety fences on Sydney Harbour Bridge’s pedestrian walkway. These fences are designed to stop people falling or jumping off the bridge, but they also have the unfortunate side effect of blocking the views.

You can stick your camera lens through the gaps in the fence for photos of the harbour, but it’s not really the tourist experience it might be.