Sky Tower, Auckland

Sky Tower, Auckland (must see)

If there鈥檚 one structure in Auckland you can鈥檛 miss, it鈥檚 the Sky Tower 鈥� a steel and concrete spire rising 328 meters above the city, dominating the skyline and daring you to look out over land, harbour, volcanoes and sea. Ever since it opened in 1997, it鈥檚 been more than just an observation tower 鈥� it鈥檚 an icon, a view-point, and (if you鈥檙e brave) an adrenaline playground.

Ride the glass-panelled lifts up to one of three public decks: the Main Observation Deck, the Lookout, and the SkyDeck perched closer to the top among the antennae. Each offers sweeping 360掳 panoramas 鈥� on a clear day you can see up to 80 kilometres into the distance.

For an extra pulse-race, try the SkyWalk, a 1.2-meter-wide ledge walk at 192 m above ground, open-air, harnessed, wind-in-your-hair kind of stuff. Or if you want more thrill, there鈥檚 the SkyJump 鈥� which is basically a wire-guided base jump from the same height, reaching up to roughly 85 km/h in free-fall style adrenaline.

Inside, there鈥檚 more than just vertigo. Elegant dining happens at the Orbit 360掳 Restaurant, which rotates while you dine. There鈥檚 also the SkyBar, The Lookout caf茅, and a gift shop filled with Auckland keepsakes.

Did you know? On special nights, the Sky Tower lights up in millions of LED colours, supporting causes or celebrating festivals 鈥� it's one of Auckland鈥檚 favourite ways to shine.

Take a walk by Sky Tower early morning or at sunset, when the light washes the city in gold, whisking you between towering views and street-level charm. Add Sky Tower as your high point 鈥� literally 鈥� of the route, and savour how Auckland transforms from dawn to dusk.

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Sight Name: Sky Tower
Sight Location: Auckland, New Zealand (See walking tours in Auckland)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Auckland Introduction Walking Tour

Walking Tours in Auckland, New Zealand

Create Your Own Walk in Auckland

Creating your own self-guided walk in Auckland is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Auckland Introduction Walking Tour

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles

Parnell Introduction Walking Tour

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles

Ponsonby Walking Tour

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles

Auckland Historical Buildings Tour

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The Ferry Building, an iconic waterfront edifice, is a fine example of Edwardian Baroque style. Built in 1912, it once... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.6 Km or 2.9 Miles

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