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Bridge Climb
Climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a unique experience which thrills visitors and locals alike. Climbers are carefully prepared with a briefing and safety demonstration, and take on the bridge in groups of 12 at 10-minute intervals from early morning to evening every day. Climbers can choose between two guideded experiences, the Bridge Climb or the Discovery Climb: the original Bridge Climb takes visitors along catwalks and up ladders to the summit, while the Discovery Climb allows a closer look at the workings of the bridge. Most popular climb time is at twilight, when the breathtaking view from the top of the bridge is enhanced by sunset. The entire operation from preparation to descent takes three and a half hours. Each climber receives a certificate and a group photograph as a souvenir of the experience. Booking ahead is recommended to ensure you don't miss your preferred date and time.Sydney Tower Skywalk
The Sydney Tower Skywalk is the city's highest open air adventure, situated at 853 feet (260m) above the ground. The open air viewing platform is only accessible as part of a tour, and allows thrill seekers to step out onto the glass floor and literally walk on the roof of the city. Participants are attached by harness to the external walkway and are accompanied by a guide, providing colorful commentary of Sydney from a unique perspective. Nightlife
Sydney's nightlife is all go, with everything from pubs and jazz bars to rock venues and nightclubs. The best party areas include Darling Harbour, Oxford Street and The Rocks. For listings and free weekly entertainment guides, Drum Media and 3D World are available at bookshops and record stores. Number One Wine Bar at Circular Quay is quite popular, as are the Lord Nelson, the Australian and the Mercantile pubs of The Rocks. Coogee Bay Hotel has a great beer garden and the Opera bar is a good waterside venue. The best nightclub is Home, housed in a space-age building in Darling Harbour and nearby, the Cargo lounge bar has trendy house music. Tank and Cave also come highly recommended. Sydney's famed drag shows can be seen at the Imperial Hotel or The Midnight Shift.Artists, musicians and designers frequent the subterranean Oxford Art Factory in Darlinghurst, and there are jazz and soul performances at the Supper Club in Taylor Square. The Hopetoun Hotel and the Annandale Hotel are good venues for new bands, while the Sydney Entertainment Center hosts more acclaimed artists. The Basement also features live jazz, world music and international acts.

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