Sky Tower

Sky Tower showing a city, cbd and skyline
Gaze at the view across Auckland from the top of New Zealand’s tallest tower while dining in a rotating restaurant, or take a dive in a cable-controlled jump.

Dominating the cityscape and reaching a dizzying 328 metres above the ground, the Sky Tower is the iconic feature of the Auckland skyline and the city’s most prominent landmark. Views from the top stretch as far as 80 kilometres in all directions on a clear day, taking in the entire city, the harbour and the surrounding mountains.

There are three glass elevators, which will whisk you 186 metres above the city to the observation decks. These carry up to 220 people and depart every quarter of an hour, so you won’t ever have long to wait. At the main observation deck, look down through the glass floors, explore the city using touch-screen computers and send a postcard back home from the highest post box in the entire Southern Hemisphere.

To venture even higher, there’s the Sky Deck, which costs a little more on top of your main ticket. It’s well worth the extra as you’ll be rewarded with an incredible vista from 220 metres up.

If you’re not afraid of heights and are looking for a thrill, try the Sky Jump, a cable-controlled jump from nearly 200 metres above the ground. You’ll plunge at up to 80 kilometres per hour in just 11 seconds before reaching a controlled stop on the ground. If this is a bit too daring, instead you can be strapped into a harness and walk around the edge of the tower along a thin platform 194 metres above the ground.

The tower also boasts three restaurants, so you can dine accompanied by magnificent views over Auckland. The tower’s fine-dining restaurant rotates 360 degrees every hour so the vista slowly changes while you enjoy great food. There is also a café, lounge bar, and an all-you-can-eat buffet.

The tower is easy to reach on foot or by public transport, or if you’re coming by car, there’s discounted parking in the Skycity car park. The tower is open until late throughout the week.

Reviews of Sky Tower

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2/5 - Disappointing

BhavyaiGupta
22 Feb 2020

Sky Tower looks stupid when you have been to Burj Khalifa. This tower is surrounded by buildings from all sides and it makes it less appealing.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
12 Aug 2019

Cafe is reasonably priced and a good place to sit and watch the sun set.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller
19 Apr 2019

Don't go in school hols . Upper viewing platform closed

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
26 Mar 2019

Worth eating there at the Orbit great views of the city plus free entry to the viewing tower

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
9 Mar 2019

Reduced rates for over 60's

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
16 Nov 2018

Book a meal in Orbit 360 restaurant as spectacular views and meal was superb, also free entry to tower.

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