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Corner Victoria & Federal Streets, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
GPS: -36.847930629416, 174.76268720605
The Sky Tower offers a remarkable experience in the tallest freestanding structure in the entire Southern Hemisphere and the 28th tallest tower in the world. It is designed to withstand all kinds of weather conditions and towers above the Eureka Tower and Q1 Tower (Queensland Number One), two skyscrapers on Australia’s east coast that are a decade older than the Sky Tower.
The 328-metre-high Sky Tower is primarily an observation and telecommunications tower in Auckland’s business district. It is the main radio transmitter in the New Zealand capital. Designed by architect Gordon Moller, this artificial needle-shaped tower has three observation platforms at different levels. These platforms offer panoramic views over Auckland and the surrounding area, more than 80 kilometres away. From the top, you can see the Auckland Isthmus (linking North Island to the Northland Peninsula), Waitematā Harbour, Hauraki Gulf, Coromandel Peninsula and the volcanic islands of Rangitoto, Motutapu and Waiheke in the distance. The upper floors of the Sky Tower feature coffee bars, restaurants (including New Zealand’s only revolving restaurant), a casino (Skycity Auckland, the country’s largest), a 700-seat theatre, shops and two high-end hotels. The leisure complex is complemented by a modern convention centre in an adjacent building.
Now a natural part of Auckland’s cityscape, the Sky Tower offers a variety of services and attractions. It includes skydiving and adventure activities in a unique urban setting. The SkyJump (a cable-tied jump from the ledge) and a Skywalk (a suspended walk along a narrow footbridge) provide an epic adventure at 192 metres above sea level. Every year, thanks to different time zones, the world’s first major fireworks display and light show is launched from the Sky Tower leading in the new year to a special event followed by the world’s media. The fireworks, sound and light show brings together a multitude of New Zealanders and travellers from all over the world.