Sydney Tower

For the most breathtaking 360° views of Sydney, a visit to the top of Sydney Tower should definitely be on your must do list

Your visit to the iconic Sydney Tower begins at the base of the tower with the included 4-D Cinema experience where you will enjoy an awesome film showing off Sydney in all it's glory with special effects you can even feel. Afterwards you will be whisked to the top of the tower by one of three high-speed double decker elevators in about 40 seconds. From there you will enjoy breathtaking 360° vistas of Sydney and it's beautiful harbour.

Sydney Tower, also known as the Sydney Tower Eye, or simply Centrepoint Tower is the tallest structure in Sydney and ranks as the 2nd highest observation tower in the southern hemisphere! Located on top of Westfield Shopping Centre, construction of the tower commenced in 1975 and it was first opened to the public in 1981. The overall height is 1014 feet above ground which is 1073 feet above sea level. The enclosed observation deck offers visitors a spectacular panoramic view of Sydney from 820 feet above ground. If you purchase tickets in advance you can take part in a guided tour of the glass floor Skywalk, a 2002 addition to the tower, where you will enjoy an even more exhilarating experience from 879 feet up.

Your Sydney Tower Eye experience can also include dining with a view from either of two revolving restaurants, one featuring a full menu and the other offering a buffet.

Tip: You can save up to 50% on admission to the Sydney Tower by purchasing your tickets online in advance from there official website below.

Cost: Admission charges apply. Please see website for up-to-date pricing.

Hours: Daily 9:00am – 10:30pm (last entry by 9:30pm); Closed Christmas Day

Website:Sydney Tower Eye

Address: 100 Market Street, Sydney, NSW

Nearby attractions: , Darling Harbour, Australian Museum, Australian National Maritime Museum, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Museum of Sydney and Hyde Park Barracks

Getting There on Transit
Monorail / Train / Bus	Station	Walking Time
Monorail	City Centre Station	1 minute
Light Rail	Capitol Square	15 minute
Train	St. James or Town Hall Station	2 or 6 minutes
By Monorail: exit at City Centre Station and go left (north) on Pitt Street and cross Market Street (1 minute). By Light Rail: exit at Capitol Square and go left (north) on Pitt Street then right at Market Street (15 minutes). By Train: Exit St. James Station onto Elizabeth Street and cross over and continue west on Market Street (2 minutes) or at Town Hall Station and walk north on George Street and right (east) on Market Street (6 minutes). View TourbyTransit.com - Sydney Attractions in a larger map

A sample of the spectacular views from the Sydney Tower Observation Deckcc licensed flickr photo shared by TheGirlsNY

The view from Sydney Tower is also spectacular at night cc licensed flickr photo shared by Giorgio Brida