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The Sky Tower is quite the experience, however, I think it's a bit pricy considering how little there is to see and do beside the obvious. I would say my entire visit spanned 20 minutes, but for the cost I'd have expected to stay for an hour. That said, the elevator to the top levels of the tower was very anticipatory, like a roller coaster. For the first 20 floors or so, there was no outside view, then suddenly, all of Auckland is splayed out. On the 51st floor, there are sections of the floor that are thick glass. That made me very uncomfortable, despite the glass being super safe. I enjoyed circling the tower, looking at Auckland from all angles. It's such a beautiful city and that's especially highlighted from the tower view. Gift shop was underwhelming, but overall good visit. Oh, another thing about the Sky Tower is it is a great point of reference. I could see it from virtually every street in Auckland and always knew where I was. That was great for someone who gets lost often!
Arrival was a bit confusing as you go downstairs to purchase tickets and get the lift. Thankfully not too busy when I went on a Thursday evening around 7pm. Was able to get my ticket at the kiosk and wait about five minutes before heading up. Amazing views of the city! Must do on a clear weather day. The 51st floor gave good views but the 60th floor was the winner. It has an unobstructed view with the glass and supports also clear. Made for some beautiful pictures. The 53rd floor was a bar/snack/seating area and leaving that floor was a bit confusing as you needed to walk down two floors. I'd hope they have accommodations for those that can't take stairs. Similar with getting back to the ground floor, no clear signs on how to do so and there wasn't anyone there standing by to provide guidance. I'd go for the views cause they are amazing and if timed correctly could see the sun set.
Checking out Auckland from over 700 feet high was a great way to kick off our trip and get a lay of the land before all our adventures! There are three viewing decks, a revolving restaurant, and, for the more adventurous visitor (or adrenaline junkies), you can even jump off the tower or walk around the outer rim (ok yikes??!!). PRO TIP: Tickets are $2NZD cheaper if you buy them online via their website. But you can buy them at the door at one of their kiosks too. All their elevators have "operators" that take you up and down etc. They start you off at the lowest viewing deck - the "main" deck on level 51 which is 610 feet up. They have window decals with interesting info about all the sights you're seeing which was cool. You get excellent views of Westhaven Marina (largest in the southern hemisphere apparently) and the Auckland bridge, as well as the 53 volcanoes that surround the city! It was great - but was definitely the most packed floor. And the windows were super filthy - especially the ones on the floor looking down - it was gross lol. Once you're done there, the elevator operator takes you up to the Sky Deck on level 60 at 722 feet which is their highest viewing floor! This one was WAY less crowded and much better - and the windows were all super clean. The only thing missing were the info signs but it was fun bc you can look down on people doing the Sky Walk. Definitely my fave viewing floor. And last but not least the elevator operator brings you down to "The Lookout" on level 53 at 636 feet. This one was also great bc this is where you get to watch the adventurers doing the Sky Walk up close haha! Brave souls!! It looked positively terrifying to me - nope nope nope lol!! Level 53 also had couches and seating areas and a small bar type area but I didn't see a menu so am not sure what they were serving. We just so happened to show up right as the Sky Walkers were heading out so it was really fun to see them doing the photo stunts with their guide. The families of the walkers were having a blast watching - definitely a fun activity! And later in our trip we saw someone doing the Sky Jump - such a crazy thing to see haha - definitely adds an exciting element to the city. We heard a scream and looked up just in time - it was startling so just be aware that it's likely you'll witness that when e exploring the city lol. In addition to the revolving restaurant Orbit 360° they have a bar called SkyBar on level 50. There's a gift shop on the ground floor and they even have a virtual "ride" called the Sky Slide lol. Staff were all very welcoming and helpful. The tower is right in the heart of the CBD and was very convenient for us - a short walk from our hotel. We landed way too early to check in so had the hotel hold our bags and we stretched our legs and walked over. It's a tad pricey but I'd say it's a must - such great views and a great way to start your Auckland adventures!
The Sky Tower is undoubtedly one of Auckland's most iconic landmarks, standing as the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere. Opened in 1997, this marvel of engineering is a key part of Auckland's skyline and now visitors have a chance to experience the city from incredible heights. Built as part of the SkyCity complex, the tower serves multiple purposes, including telecommunications, observation decks, and as home to several dining experiences, including the Orbit 360 restaurant where we dined. Up we go into the tower and treated to panoramic views that stretch across Auckland's harbors, islands, and the distant mountain ranges. It's a quintessential tourist stop, but one where the jaw-dropping vistas fully justify the tourist reputation.
Looking for something quick to do... this is it! Spectacular views of Auckland! Not overly crowded! Kid's sections! Educational! Breathtaking! And even someThing for the daredevils of the family --- bungee jumping! Windows were a bit dirty on the main floor (51) but if you went all the way to the top... they were clean! Quite an experience! The staff were so kind and informative! The entire building and outside areas were spotless! Bathrooms were clean & maintained! Not a whole lot to choose from in the souvenir shop for adults... but our souvenirs are our photos, I guess! I'd definitely recommend this for a super quick stop or if you just have some time to kill! Wish I could've bungeed but the had just closed it for the day when I inquired!!!
I would recommend for the views and experience but wasn't super impressed with the service. We pre ordered drinks and I'm not sure what the point of that was. Drinks were confirmed with the reservation, again when we arrived, and then still took twenty minutes to arrive at the table. Was hoping they'd be ready on arrival. We would've ordered a second drink but no one returned so we left. Cool city views though.
How could I not. Even on a somewhat rainy and overcast day, there was still very good visibility from the observation deck so it was worth it. I've been to quite a few of these towers around the world including the Calgary Tower, the Space Needle, the Rhine Tower in Düsseldorf, Olympiaturm in Munich, the CN Tower in Toronto and recently, the Fernsehturm in Stuttgart. Every time it's magical to ride the elevator to touch the sky. Auckland's tower is extra special because they not only have a few sections of glass floor to walk on, there's a bar where you can get a drink. There's just something wonderful about sitting calmly with a beer a few hundred feet above the city. This was fabulous. [Review 529 of 2024 - 174 in New Zealand - 21561 overall]
When I travel, I am not particularly interested in going up in a tall building or tower, such as the Eiffel Tower or Empire State Building, especially with the crazy prices that are charged. $40+ for a view? I'll pass. However, we did purchase tickets for the Sky Tower as we got a slight discount when we bundled it with the Weta Workshop tour, it was near our hotel, and we didn't have anything better to do. Due to our itinerary and other activities we had planned, we did not go until our last day in Auckland which was fortunate, as that was the one day where there wasn't any rain or clouds, so we had a great view. The Sky Tower is is 328 meters tall and the main observation deck is on level 51, with 360 degree views of the city at 186 meters. The observation deck has sections of thick glass floors so that you can see down (I don't understand how 38mm or 1.5 inches is considered thick!). The elevator also has glass floors, and it's quite the weird sensation to be able to look down as you are going up or down very rapidly -- not recommended for people with vertigo! Fortunately there weren't many people on the observation deck when we were up there, so it was nice and relaxing and we spent our time taking in the view. In addition to the observation deck, there are also restaurants in the Sky Tower and the opportunity to "skywalk" (walking around the outside of the tower at a height of 192 meters while wearing a harness) or "skyjump" which is exactly as it sounds -- jumping from a height of 192 meters and reaching speeds of up to 85kph. That's a hard NOPE for me! [Yelp collections: NZ/Fiji 2023; New Zealand 2023]
Buy online for cheaper tickets. Come on a day where it opens late so that you can see the day, sunset and night views. There are two floors to view from. Free WiFi. Checking this off the list of towers I've visited across the globe! Thank you mother nature for the show tonight! Happy Thanksgiving
To see all of Auckland, the bay bridge and the Port take a ride on the Sky lift. The view is really neat. You may see a cruise ship. You can see a McDonald's logo on a roof that is the former location of the NZ corporation office. The old City Hall is nearby. If you know where to look you can see the park and buildings of the Māori Council, the Indigenous people of NZ. Up on the enclosed viewing area you can spend as much time as you'd like. Cool is that in the floor are see-thru panels to the ground below. You can avoid walking on these if you wish. A floor above is a cafe, a bar and souvenir shop. I believe this is handicapped accessible. Call to make sure. read more
3 months ago
Quite nice with great view of Auckland. Didn't wait long, nice ride up to the top, plenty of informations on glass of the view you're looking at. There is shop and restaurant and activities for you to try. Been to many of these so this is just aok for me. Great, friendly staff and plenty of direction throughout the venue. read more
We got to go to sky Tower and then Taipei 101. Both are awesome especially if you like to be in an elevator with about 100 people all breathing on you lol go it's worth it even if you get Covid which we didn't so it was great. read more
2 months ago
Windows were dirty, tables were filled with trash and the staff had no interest in bussing the tables. The views were better from the bar in the Shangri-La hotel and the Sydney Harbor Bridge. read more
The Sky Tower is quite the experience, however, I think it's a bit pricy considering how little there is to see and do beside the obvious. I would say my entire visit spanned 20 minutes, but for the cost I'd have expected to stay for an hour. That said, the elevator to the top levels of the tower was very anticipatory, like a roller coaster. For the first 20 floors or so, there was no outside view, then suddenly, all of Auckland is splayed out. On the 51st floor, there are sections of the floor that are thick glass. That made me very uncomfortable, despite the glass being super safe. I enjoyed circling the tower, looking at Auckland from all angles. It's such a beautiful city and that's especially highlighted from the tower view. Gift shop was underwhelming, but overall good visit. Oh, another thing about the Sky Tower is it is a great point of reference. I could see it from virtually every street in Auckland and always knew where I was. That was great for someone who gets lost often! read more
10 months ago
Arrival was a bit confusing as you go downstairs to purchase tickets and get the lift. Thankfully not too busy when I went on a Thursday evening around 7pm. Was able to get my ticket at the kiosk and wait about five minutes before heading up. Amazing views of the city! Must do on a clear weather day. The 51st floor gave good views but the 60th floor was the winner. It has an unobstructed view with the glass and supports also clear. Made for some beautiful pictures. The 53rd floor was a bar/snack/seating area and leaving that floor was a bit confusing as you needed to walk down two floors. I'd hope they have accommodations for those that can't take stairs. Similar with getting back to the ground floor, no clear signs on how to do so and there wasn't anyone there standing by to provide guidance. I'd go for the views cause they are amazing and if timed correctly could see the sun set. read more
Checking out Auckland from over 700 feet high was a great way to kick off our trip and get a lay of the land before all our adventures! There are three viewing decks, a revolving restaurant, and, for the more adventurous visitor (or adrenaline junkies), you can even jump off the tower or walk around the outer rim (ok yikes??!!). PRO TIP: Tickets are $2NZD cheaper if you buy them online via their website. But you can buy them at the door at one of their kiosks too. All their elevators have "operators" that take you up and down etc. They start you off at the lowest viewing deck - the "main" deck on level 51 which is 610 feet up. They have window decals with interesting info about all the sights you're seeing which was cool. You get excellent views of Westhaven Marina (largest in the southern hemisphere apparently) and the Auckland bridge, as well as the 53 volcanoes that surround the city! It was great - but was definitely the most packed floor. And the windows were super filthy - especially the ones on the floor looking down - it was gross lol. Once you're done there, the elevator operator takes you up to the Sky Deck on level 60 at 722 feet which is their highest viewing floor! This one was WAY less crowded and much better - and the windows were all super clean. The only thing missing were the info signs but it was fun bc you can look down on people doing the Sky Walk. Definitely my fave viewing floor. And last but not least the elevator operator brings you down to "The Lookout" on level 53 at 636 feet. This one was also great bc this is where you get to watch the adventurers doing the Sky Walk up close haha! Brave souls!! It looked positively terrifying to me - nope nope nope lol!! Level 53 also had couches and seating areas and a small bar type area but I didn't see a menu so am not sure what they were serving. We just so happened to show up right as the Sky Walkers were heading out so it was really fun to see them doing the photo stunts with their guide. The families of the walkers were having a blast watching - definitely a fun activity! And later in our trip we saw someone doing the Sky Jump - such a crazy thing to see haha - definitely adds an exciting element to the city. We heard a scream and looked up just in time - it was startling so just be aware that it's likely you'll witness that when e exploring the city lol. In addition to the revolving restaurant Orbit 360° they have a bar called SkyBar on level 50. There's a gift shop on the ground floor and they even have a virtual "ride" called the Sky Slide lol. Staff were all very welcoming and helpful. The tower is right in the heart of the CBD and was very convenient for us - a short walk from our hotel. We landed way too early to check in so had the hotel hold our bags and we stretched our legs and walked over. It's a tad pricey but I'd say it's a must - such great views and a great way to start your Auckland adventures! read more
The Sky Tower is undoubtedly one of Auckland's most iconic landmarks, standing as the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere. Opened in 1997, this marvel of engineering is a key part of Auckland's skyline and now visitors have a chance to experience the city from incredible heights. Built as part of the SkyCity complex, the tower serves multiple purposes, including telecommunications, observation decks, and as home to several dining experiences, including the Orbit 360 restaurant where we dined. Up we go into the tower and treated to panoramic views that stretch across Auckland's harbors, islands, and the distant mountain ranges. It's a quintessential tourist stop, but one where the jaw-dropping vistas fully justify the tourist reputation. read more
From the archives of 2015 our stop at the tower as part of 10-day bucket list trip to NZ and AU. This was one our first tour stops. If never been to NZ worth the trip up and down by elevator. Or jump if you want to get the extra thrill. Tower is very noticeable on harbor area. read more
2 years ago
Looking for something quick to do... this is it! Spectacular views of Auckland! Not overly crowded! Kid's sections! Educational! Breathtaking! And even someThing for the daredevils of the family --- bungee jumping! Windows were a bit dirty on the main floor (51) but if you went all the way to the top... they were clean! Quite an experience! The staff were so kind and informative! The entire building and outside areas were spotless! Bathrooms were clean & maintained! Not a whole lot to choose from in the souvenir shop for adults... but our souvenirs are our photos, I guess! I'd definitely recommend this for a super quick stop or if you just have some time to kill! Wish I could've bungeed but the had just closed it for the day when I inquired!!! read more
A completely worthwhile stop when visiting Auckland. Great views and a polished and professional atmosphere. Not for those afraid of heights however and the sky walk and sky jump are options for the thrill seekers. Ice cream and food/drink options seemed good. read more
3 months ago
I would recommend for the views and experience but wasn't super impressed with the service. We pre ordered drinks and I'm not sure what the point of that was. Drinks were confirmed with the reservation, again when we arrived, and then still took twenty minutes to arrive at the table. Was hoping they'd be ready on arrival. We would've ordered a second drink but no one returned so we left. Cool city views though. read more
How could I not. Even on a somewhat rainy and overcast day, there was still very good visibility from the observation deck so it was worth it. I've been to quite a few of these towers around the world including the Calgary Tower, the Space Needle, the Rhine Tower in Düsseldorf, Olympiaturm in Munich, the CN Tower in Toronto and recently, the Fernsehturm in Stuttgart. Every time it's magical to ride the elevator to touch the sky. Auckland's tower is extra special because they not only have a few sections of glass floor to walk on, there's a bar where you can get a drink. There's just something wonderful about sitting calmly with a beer a few hundred feet above the city. This was fabulous. [Review 529 of 2024 - 174 in New Zealand - 21561 overall] read more
2 years ago
When I travel, I am not particularly interested in going up in a tall building or tower, such as the Eiffel Tower or Empire State Building, especially with the crazy prices that are charged. $40+ for a view? I'll pass. However, we did purchase tickets for the Sky Tower as we got a slight discount when we bundled it with the Weta Workshop tour, it was near our hotel, and we didn't have anything better to do. Due to our itinerary and other activities we had planned, we did not go until our last day in Auckland which was fortunate, as that was the one day where there wasn't any rain or clouds, so we had a great view. The Sky Tower is is 328 meters tall and the main observation deck is on level 51, with 360 degree views of the city at 186 meters. The observation deck has sections of thick glass floors so that you can see down (I don't understand how 38mm or 1.5 inches is considered thick!). The elevator also has glass floors, and it's quite the weird sensation to be able to look down as you are going up or down very rapidly -- not recommended for people with vertigo! Fortunately there weren't many people on the observation deck when we were up there, so it was nice and relaxing and we spent our time taking in the view. In addition to the observation deck, there are also restaurants in the Sky Tower and the opportunity to "skywalk" (walking around the outside of the tower at a height of 192 meters while wearing a harness) or "skyjump" which is exactly as it sounds -- jumping from a height of 192 meters and reaching speeds of up to 85kph. That's a hard NOPE for me! [Yelp collections: NZ/Fiji 2023; New Zealand 2023] read more
Buy online for cheaper tickets. Come on a day where it opens late so that you can see the day, sunset and night views. There are two floors to view from. Free WiFi. Checking this off the list of towers I've visited across the globe! Thank you mother nature for the show tonight! Happy Thanksgiving read more
If a city has a tall structure with a awesome viewing deck, I just have to go! Auckland is no exception and this tower is definitely worth a visit. It obviously makes the Auckland skyline what it is. The entrance is in the SkyCity Auckland which houses a casino. "The Sky Tower is a telecommunications and observation tower in Auckland, New Zealand... It is 328 meters (1,076 ft) tall, as measured from ground level to the top of the mast, making it the second tallest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere, surpassed by Autograph Tower in Jakarta, Indonesia." - Wikipedia read more
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Great views of the Auckland city and surroundings. A bit pricey. Staff were friendly and helpful. A few jokes on the elevator ride up and down. Funny. read more
1 year ago
Auckland's SkyTower is the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere, this tower is more than 900 feet high with stunning views. There is a fine restaurant on the 56th floor a gift shop and an opportunity to walk on the outside of the viewing platforms, or by jumping off from 192 metres above the CBD. read more
2 years ago
I heard about this tower with some amazing 360 panchromatic views of the city of Auckland from fellow yelpers and knew I had to check it out. My firend and I arrived early and got our tickets to not only see the different observation desks but also to do the sky walk adventure. Riding up the elevator is an experience in itself, there is a glass bottom with some great views. The tower is 328m tall. We started off with the sky walk, definitely worth the price ! Lot's of safety first and changing into a full body harness. Our guide was the best, she was fun, knowledgeable and challenged us to do some things out of our comfort zones. She ended up getting us some killer photos! With only two of us doing the walk we had more time to hear about the city and take in the views 192m above the streets. They say the walk takes about 75 mins to complete the 140m metal walkway but we were out there even longer. We also got to see a few people do the sky jump... great angle! After the walk we bought our photos and checked out the main observation deck. There is a glass floor portion that is fun to stand on and take photos, not as big as the one in Chicago but still cool. There is a souvenir shop with anything and everything with the sky tour logo on it. This is a very cool experience I highly recommend, worth the price! read more
Very impressive tower. There is a restaurant inside that you can enter from the casino or outside the casino. There are no hats allowed in casino, and dress nice casual or better. Sign up for their players card and receive $10 of free play and a free appetizer at the restaurant. The casino was not as I had expected, but was fun for 1/2 hour. Go to the top of the tower for the view, but everything costs money. read more
I couldn't seem to get away from view of the sky tower all over Auckland. I saw people on the spikes of the top, was too far away to see what they were up to. My camera couldn't zoom in enough. It's a space age looking structure. We didn't have time to go to the top. Will have to dedicate some more time and a few hours to go up and see the city from above. It reminds me of the base handle of a light saber. read more
1 year ago
7 years ago
We went to Sky tower to see all of Auckland! We arrived around 7:45pm which was the perfect time, as we got to see the city in a variety of lighting. We were able to see the entire sunset over the city. One of my favorite parts was the bridge lighting up at 9pm. It was definitely worth a stay! - You can re-enter the tower within 24 hours for $4 - Have your video ready for the elevator ride up! - Enter the main lobby then take the escalator downstairs to get Skytower tickets - We were easily able to find coupons for tickets, saving us about $25 total read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
The Sky Tower is awesome, there was a line when we went in but it's because the elevators stop automatically when they sense there is too much wind. Let me tell you, THERE WAS SO MUCH WIND! You take a 42-50 second elevator ride up to the 51st floor (the first viewing platform), then you can take another elevator to the 60th floor. The 60th floor is the WAY to go but hold on if it's windy because the towers sways a TON at the very top! It's scary but cool! Definitely worth a stop if you're in Auckland! read more
1 year ago
For almost $20 you will encounter lovely views of the city. This is definitely a great spot for tourists with tons of time as well as those with just a few hours to explore. The observation decks are pretty small so you can get around it fairly quickly to take shots from all directions of the city. I went during the day when it was clear and loved it, but I imagine it offers even more breathtaking photo opportunities during the evening when you can see the lights of the city. It provides a good vantage point to find new spots to discover and it seems like a one stop shop. You can eat and gamble in the building as well. It's very similar to the Willis Tower experience in Chicago or even the John Hancock building there as well. So get out there and see what the city around you has to offer. It's extremely walkable and they seem to have buses that will take you everywhere. read more
When I lived in Auckland last year, I had 4 days left till I fly over to Wellington so I made a spontaneous decision to do the sky walk and sky jump for my early 22nd birthday present. I bought the 'Look and Leap" package that costed $290 USD, yeaaah it was expensive but since I'm leaving Auckland might as well end it with a bang! This package is where you do the sky walk and sky jump, meaning you walk around/hang/jump off the edge of the sky tower. The view was amaaaaazing and just reminiscing these moments makes wanna cry haha. But as for the skyjump, its like training wheels before you go skydiving haha, I already did skydiving in Hawaii before this so it felt similar except I could've died but doing the sky jump is much more safer lol. You have a harness attached around your body and you have a Go Pro on your wrist to capture the moment. I recommend trying this out when you are in New Zealand, Auckland! read more
I usually avoid overtly touristy spots, but I love going into observation towers and getting city panos, especially when a city is so happily situated as Auckland. It was actually a surprisingly painless experience. Street parking was easy to find and walking to the tower was simple as was the ticket purchase and elevator process. I went on a weekday evening, so I think that is why there was no wait whatsoever. The elevator ride is half the fun of theexperience! It has a glassbottom while you are in the covered part of the elevator shaft, then opens up with the glass windows to see the city! The 360- views are fantastic from any part of the tower and there are two decks to view from. There are also clear panels that you can stand or even lay on that give you a view to the street below. It was actually entertaining to see people freak out about sitting or standing on the panels and hanging onto the window sides for dear life! The people watching up there is fantastic. It was very crowded when I arrived at the top, but getting an elevator back down did not require any waiting. All in all, a definite tourist experience that I could recommend, even with the high price tag. But, it is all in what you make of it. read more
Not as tall as Tokyo sky tower, not as fancy (having a mall attached) as the Santiago sky tower but more importantly, is it worth it? Of course it is. Especially at sunset. We rode to the observation deck (51) and enjoyed looking at this beautiful city from 360 degrees. Then we rode up to Floor 60 and did the same thing. Finally we came back to the 51st floor, settled in and watched the sun set. What a lovely way to spend our first evening in Auckland. It helped set the tone for our entire stay and helped us get the lay of the land including the general direction of what was there. You can also walk on the glass paneled flooring should you choose. We saw many of the younger visitors taking selfies on those and it was cute to watch them giggling and snapping away. Worth doing! read more
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