For a hefty fee, you can now sign up for "BridgeClimb" and trek to the very top of the bridge. Groups of climbers (usually about ten people) are led by a tour guide along the slow and careful journey across the top arc of the bridge. The climbers look like fleas on a dog atop the bridge! Climbers are not allowed to take photographs for safety reasons, while ironically they become subject matter for photographers below.

For a slightly less dramatic but more budget-friendly view, walk up the 200 steps to the lookout within the south pylon of the bridge. The lookout platform is glassed in on the sides as a safety measure, but you can still take photos above the glass panels. Besides enjoying some nice panoramic views, you can visit an interesting exhibition about the history of the bridge. JJC Bradfield is credited as the chief engineer of the bridge design.

You'll need to arrive at least 15 minutes early. Once you check in, you'll watch a short video on the climb. After, in the next room you'll sign some paper work and take a beathalizer test.

Then, onto the changing room where you empty your pockets, and put on your bridge climb suit. Next you meet your bridge climb guide and begin some practive runs on the bridge pieces that they've created inside the building.

After you've completed your practice runs with your group, you move on to get the rest of your gear. Depending on the weather and time of day this could include: fleece, rainjackets, head torches (lamps), gloves, and hats. Everyone gets a walkie talkie so they can communicate with the group leader.

One finished, you move outside and walk to the bridge where you follow the catwalk. At the end of the catwalk, you climb up ladders on the edge of one of the bridge pylons. Once at the top, you climb the actual top arch. Its slightly challenging, but do-able by most people. At the top, you walk across and then back down the same route on the opposite side of the bridge.

We did the night time climb. Neither of us are extremely physically fit. The view from the top, 134 meters above the ocean looking out at the city and the opera house is amazing. You are on the bridge above moving traffic, in the open air. Its an amazing experience.

You are cabled to the bridge at all times so you can not fall. Keep in mind that you can not bring anything on the bridge with you. This is a safety precaution, falling cameras can pose a major hazard to the traffic below. Your guide will bring a digital camera and take pictures of each group member at various points on the climb. You'll get one photo taken at the top for free. Other photos are about $4 US.

The climb itself is about $60 US, a little more expensive at night. Make 3 hours of time on your trip to do something you'll never forget!