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No rest for the (almost) royals! Pippa Middleton and James Matthews do the bridge climb

Do these guys ever stop?
Pippa Middleton and James Matthews

And the award for the most adventurous honeymoon goes to Pippa Middleton and James Matthews.

Most people would need a very long nap following a red-eye flight and a seven-course degustation meal, but not these love birds!

Pippa rocked black active wear and safety gear.

Her hubby James walked closely behind her.

The non-stop newlyweds have capped off their jam-packed day in Sydney with the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge climb.

On Tuesday night, the couple were spotted rocking black active wear and safety gear as they joined a group for the famous walk to the top of the Harbour Bridge.

A popular activity among tourists the climbs, which cost around $253, are led by guides and offer a 360-degree panoramic view of the harbour.

No doubt it would have been extra special for James and Pippa thanks to the Vivid light festival which is currently illuminating the city.

Fitness fanatic Pippa admits she loves to keep active.

“I know that if I fit in at least three, ideally five, sessions of exercise a week – be it a 30-minute run, an hour’s walk or a good game of tennis – it boosts my mood and energy and helps me sleep and digest better,” she’s previously said.

“So I make it a priority, whatever the weather and whatever my work schedule.”

And it looks like even on her honeymoon, she’s sticking to that approach!

The bridge climb is a popular activity for tourists visiting Sydney.

It’s been a whirlwind day for the newlyweds, who literally haven’t stopped since they landed in Sydney.

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Earlier in the day, the pair enjoyed a long lunch with friends at the Cottage Point Inn in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

Ally Oleson, who owns the A-list hot spot, served the new Mr and Mrs Matthews on Tuesday and told Now To Love exclusively that they were “down to earth and lovely.”

“Pippa ordered the duck and kangaroo tartare, which was made by our head chef Kevin Solomon,” Ally explained to us.

The raw kangaroo dish costs $34 while the duck breast main is $48.

Earlier in the day, Pippa and James headed to Cottage Point Inn for a seven-course degustation lunch.

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews

Duchess Catherine’s younger sister dined out on raw kangaroo and duck.

“They seemed to enjoy everything and they only just left! It was a long-lunch with friends, it’s the kind of place where you sit down for a few hours.”

“Considering their background, they were very down to earth. Pippa was so friendly and nice to staff,” she added.

In fact, the restaurateur couldn’t quite believe how low-key and fuss-free their VIP diners were.

“They seemed so normal – people with this pedigree, you just forget they’re normal!”

Ally Oleson, who owns the A-list hot spot, said the group were extremely lovely to staff.

Pippa was joined by a group of friends for the long lunch.

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