The Sydney Harbour Bridge played host to a giant picnic last week, for the first time in the structures history. The iconic landmark, which usually sees 100,000 cars a day, was closed to all traffic and instead, its eight lanes of road were carpeted with grass, allowing 6,000 locals to enjoy an early morning breakfast, suspended 134 meters from the ground.
The two hour event, which began at 6.30am, was a scheme to showcase the best of Sydney’s local food and outdoor lifestyles, as part of the cities month long food festival.
Local musicians provided background music whilst the lucky guests, chosen by a random lottery from the 45,000 people who applied, enjoyed their home packed breakfasts, as well as having the opportunity to sample some of the state’s best produce.
"I don't think we were ever doubtful of the success of this event today," a government spokesman said. "It was a unique world first for this iconic attraction. This type of event typifies the Australian personality."
The guests themselves were just as impressed by the event. “It’s amazing to see the bridge in this perspective’’ comments Don Fuchs, “Usually you sit in the car, you cross it, and that’s it.” Linda Curnow, who attended the picnic with her family, said “The grass was so thick it was like being in your back yard”.
The popularity of the event has caused the organisers of the cities food festival to consider making the event an annual feature.
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