Sky Tower Tours and Activities

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Sky Tower
Sky Tower
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Ascend the tallest man-made structure in New Zealand for stunning views over Auckland. Dine in the rotating restaurant or take a dive from a height of 194 metres.

Standing tall at 328 metres, the Sky Tower is Auckland's most iconic landmark. Three glass lifts carry visitors up to the main observation deck (186 metres up) where the surrounding landscape can be seen for 80 kilometres around. Each lift can carry up to 220 people at a time, and they run every 15 minutes. The main observation deck has glass floors and interactive displays that allow you to discover more about Auckland. You can even send a postcard from the highest postbox in the Southern Hemisphere!If you're looking for an even more impressive view, there is another viewing platform further up the building, at 220 metres. The Sky Deck comes complete with floor-to-ceiling glass windows and costs a little extra.If staring down at the world from above is a little boring for your taste, you could try the Sky Jump. This is a cable-controlled leap off the tower from 194 metres involving a drop at about 80 kilometres an hour to the landing target on the ground below. Alternatively, get buckled into a harness for a hair-raising walk around the narrow platform circling the tower at the same height.There are three restaurants capitalising on the finest views in Auckland, including a rotating restaurant. Offerings range from gourmet dinners to mid-morning coffees, or a classic cocktail to be sipped while gazing down at the city lights below.Located right in the centre of Auckland, the Sky Tower is difficult to miss. It's extremely easy to get here on foot, and there's also plenty of parking just adjacent to it. The tower is open every day until late into the night.

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Reviews of Sky Tower

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5/5 - Excellent

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The fireworks and glow of the tower were terrific.

5/5 - Excellent

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Parking is expensive $15 for an hour.

1/5 - Terrible

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Not attractive. Never liked it and it is just an adjunct to a casino which Auckland would be better without.

5/5 - Excellent

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souvenir shop needs to cater for local visitors ie New Zealand residents as well as overseas tourists Really disappointing Key Tarltons and the and The Zoo catered for all

4/5 - Good

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A view from 15th floor elevator lobby

4/5 - Good

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You can get reduced entry fee with hop on and hop off bus, tickets outside the Tower on Victoria street to buses

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Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
5 out of 5
83 Symonds Street, Box 2771, Auckland
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
SkyCity Hotel
SkyCity Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland
SkyCity Hotel
The Grand by SkyCity
The Grand by SkyCity
5 out of 5
90 Federal Street, Auckland
The Grand by SkyCity
Horizon by SkyCity
Horizon by SkyCity
5 out of 5
85-93 Hobson Street,, Auckland, Auckland, Auckland
Horizon by SkyCity
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG
4 out of 5
Corner Wyndham & Albert Streets, Auckland
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
3 out of 5
80 Wellesley Street West, Auckland, Auckland
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
Rydges Auckland
Rydges Auckland
4.5 out of 5
59 Federal Street Cnr Kingston Street, Auckland
Rydges Auckland
Adina Citylife Auckland
Adina Citylife Auckland
4 out of 5
171 Queen Street, Auckland
Adina Citylife Auckland
voco Auckland City Centre by IHG
voco Auckland City Centre by IHG
4.5 out of 5
Corner Wyndham & Albert Streets, Auckland
voco Auckland City Centre by IHG
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