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Top 10 Bridges in Australia, Australia
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1. Maribyrnong Viaduct Bridge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The Maribyrnong Viaduct Bridge began constructiton in 1927. When it was completed in 1929, it was the largest trestle bridge in Australia. The bridge, which is Heritage listed, is 55 metres (180 feet) high, making it the second tallest bridge in the State of Victoria, after the Westgate Bridge. It's just under 400 metres long (1260 feet), which is why locals call it the Quarter Mile Bridge. It's a grand sight, unfortunately it's mainly used for hauling freight these day, though if you are taking the passenger train from Melbourne to Sydney you will get a spectacular view.
2. Sydney Harbour Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13,919 reviews
Spanning the city center to the North Shore, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a wide steel arch bridge known for its beauty as well as function, providing a crossing for cars, trains, bikes and pedestrians. While the more daring can do the BridgeClimb to the top of the structure, opened to traffic in 1932, anyone can enjoy a walk for free.
Reviewed By iljames - Atlanta, United States
It really is an easy walk across on the footpath, takes maybe 20 minutes each direction. During the winter months, make sure you dress in layers as the winds can feel cold. Crossing over to Milsons Point, there are steps as well as an elevator to take you down to an area of cafes and restaurants, including a very decent coffee shop called the Kirribilli. Walk back towards the harbor and there are nice views towards the Opera House and Circular Quay. You can walk around the nearby Luna Park Amusement Park and take a ferry back to Circular Quay - going underneath the Harbour Bridge in the process. On the Circular Quay end of the bridge, you can go to the Pylon Lookout for spectacular views looking down on the harbour and the Opera House as well as great views of the city skyline. There is a charge, I believe it is 25 Australian Dollars for adults. I am over 65, and was able to get a concession rate by showing my US drivers licence. Note that the Lookout closes at 5pm, and there is no elevator / lift or escalator. You have to walk up 200 stairs, and it can be exhausting, but is so worth it..
3. Ross Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By Whitehavengirl43 - Sydney, Australia
This 1830's convict built bridge is a beautiful example of the convict stonemason's art. It was chiselled out by hand by British convicts transported from Britain. It is so strong it is still in use today
4. Morell Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
5. Story Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,002 reviews
Reviewed By Steve-70 - Townsville, Australia
Great historic landmark in centre of the city - great views from here as well as a wonderful opportunity to climb the structure so you can truly see the wonders of such a great city..
6. Richmond Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,289 reviews
Reviewed By lisasC4142MI - Geelong, Australia
Absolutely beautiful town, parks, gardens, trees (duck - lots of ducks). Bridge lends itself to some stunning photo opportunities & the shops are all worth a visit.
7. Malmsbury Viaduct
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Victorianlad - Melbourne, Australia
I have been across this viaduct numerous times on a V/Line train but when we visited midweek during November 2020, my friend and I found that V/Line had shut the line for 15 days for maintenance. Going by the demeanour of 'workers' near Elphinstone sttaion, not much work was occurring, typical for an organisation that ha slost its focus with the recent sacking of its CEO for alleged corruption. The viaduct is best viewed from a minor road off the old Calder Highway that leads to a nature reserve, and then one can walk along a track adjacent to the famous aqueduct that we were pleased to see is flowing (in previous years it has often lacked any water, but rainfall in 2020 has been excellent). The resultant photos are worthwhile. Standing underneath the viaduct makes one wonder at how incredibly bright the railway engineers were in 1860, given that they lacked today's surveying and heavy earthmoving equipment. The navvies had to rely upon picks, shovels and backbreaking labour, and scaffolding compared to today's was probably dangerous and we would say substandard. But they perservered with this 'main line' being built to a wonderfully high standard although it caused a financial drain on the accounts of the post-gold rush colony of Victoria. These men who built the railway deserve our huge thanks.
8. Timboon Rail Trestle Bridge
9. Stony Creek Trestle Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By ET3121 - Greater Melbourne, Australia
We stopped here on the way home from Buchan Caves. Fascinating railway history. You can stop at two lookout areas - the main car park with toilets or a lookout under a km from bridge
10. Sea Cliff Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By RanjitS41 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
This is a part of 140 KM stretch of Grand Pacific Drive . Bridge is located in the North of Illwara of New South Wales State. This 665 long Cantilever Bridge is an Icon for people of Wollongong opened in 2005 Dec for Public built by the Government. This offers visitors a chance to get out of car and stretch the legs enjoy the beautiful sunshine . It is also falls in great migrating view of Whales heading north/south during migrating season.
