Anzac Bridge crosses Johnstons Bay between Pyrmont and Glebe Island, linking Sydney’s city with suburbs to the west. Its tall cable stays give the modern span a distinctive profile, with views across Rozelle Bay, Pyrmont and the harbour. Walk or cycle across on the dedicated paths, or pause to look toward the Sydney Fish Market and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The bridge also commemorates the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, with a Digger statue at one end. Sunrise and sunset bring changing light to the structure and its surroundings.
A bridge with a commemorative name
Anzac Bridge spans Johnstons Bay at Glebe, connecting Pyrmont and Glebe Island with Sydney’s western suburbs. It opened to traffic in December 1995 under the name Glebe Island Bridge, replacing an older bridge nearby. On 11 November 1998, it was renamed Anzac Bridge in memory of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, or ANZAC, whose soldiers served in the First World War.
A Digger statue at one end adds a memorial presence to this working transport link. The bridge carries both road traffic and people on foot or by bicycle, so its commemorative role sits alongside its everyday use.
Cable stays over Johnstons Bay
The bridge’s tall cables create its defining outline against the Sydney skyline. Its main span measures 345 metres, and the full bridge is more than 800 metres long. The cable-stayed structure is visible from several surrounding areas, including Glebe Point, where the waterfront parkland provides places to view and photograph it.
From the bridge, look toward Rozelle Bay, Pyrmont, the harbour and the Sydney Fish Market. The span also gives a different view of the city’s bridges and waterfront from the one associated with the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Its lights make the cables and structure visible after dark.
Walking and cycling across
Pedestrian and cycling paths let you cross without driving. The route connects with walks around neighbouring suburbs, and Anzac Bridge is one of seven bridges included in a longer Sydney bridge loop. That route also links places such as Barangaroo Reserve, Circular Quay, Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour and the Glebe Foreshore.
The crossing has a more traffic-focused feel than a quiet waterfront path: cars move quickly nearby, with a guardrail between the roadway and walkway. Keep your attention on the path and traffic as you cross. The ramps are slightly steep, though the route can be used by people with wheelchairs and pushchairs.
FAQ
Can you walk across Anzac Bridge?
Yes. The bridge has a pedestrian path, as well as a separate cycling path.
What can you see from Anzac Bridge?
Views include Rozelle Bay, Pyrmont, the harbour, the city skyline and the Sydney Fish Market.
Why is it called Anzac Bridge?
The bridge was renamed on 11 November 1998 in memory of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, whose soldiers served in the First World War.
Is Anzac Bridge suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs?
The route is accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs, but its ramps are slightly steep.
