Auckland Sky Tower

Address: Corner of Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland
Hours: Open daily. Sun - Thurs 8:30am - 10:30pm, Fri & Sat 8:30am - 11:30pm
Admission: Adults: NZ$25 - NZ$28

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The tallest man-made structure in New Zealand, Sky Tower offers breathtaking views for 50 miles (80 kilometers) in every direction. There is plenty to do up this high; relax with a coffee in the Sky Lounge, enjoy a revolving feast at the 360-degree Observatory Restaurant or, in true New Zealand fashion, you can also jump off Sky Tower.

At 1,076 feet (328 meters) tall the Sky Tower is taller than the Eiffel Tower and it took two years and nine months to build. It was built to withstand 125 mph (200km/h) winds and magnitude 7.0 earthquakes.

It has three viewing levels and climbs into the antenna mast or around the exterior can be organized. The tower gets around 1,450 visitors a day and is one of Auckland’s main tourist attractions. During the year it is lit in the various colors of causes and charities to show Auckland's support.

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Review by Carl H, USA, March 2012
Doing what: Auckland Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Covered most of the stops of the city tour. The underground, museum and sky tower will beg you to return.

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Review by Hulkie, Australia, January 2012
Doing what: Auckland Must Do Three Attractions Afternoon Tour

These were definately the 'must do' attractions in Auckalnd! The zoo tour was quick, and we luckily didn't have any slow coaches. The harbour cruise was really good and well run. The Sky Tower was good, but entry slow and the iPhone ticket was a new one for the person on the gate. We had to wait ages instead of being taken straight in. Obviously the view is fantastic. Watching people drop to the ground on the Sky Tower Drop was hilarious! Strongly recommended.

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Review by Vincent K, USA, March 2010
Doing what: Auckland Hop-on Hop-off Tour

The confirmation details don't give you enough information as to WHERE to pick up the Hop-on Hop-off tour. I found myself wandering around the Sky Tower unsure of where to go. The answer is out on Victoria Street. Look for the sign that says "Explorer Bus." The other drawback is that the buses only come by every half hour and on the satellite loop, it's only once every hour. So, be sure to pick up a schedule of when they're supposed to be at each major stop or you may "just miss" a bus and have to wait a long time. Overall though, the Explorer Bus was an easy way to see most of Auckland's major attractions. I would recommend only a one-day pass, though. If you want to spend a lot of time at the Auckland Museum, there are cheaper ways to get there.

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