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Sky Tower

📍 Sky Tower, Auckland, New Zealand
Sky Tower
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★★★★★

Quick Facts

Location
New Zealand, Auckland
Category
Square & Landmark
Duration
About 1.5 hours
Address
Sky Tower, Auckland, New Zealand
Coordinates
-36.8485, 174.7634

Introduction

The Sky Tower rises 328 m above central Auckland — the tallest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere. Its observation decks overlook the two harbours and the city; with the SkyWalk and SkyJump, it is Auckland's unmissable pinnacle of skyline. Its revolving restaurant and glass floor turn the view into a suspended feast of food and nerve.

✨ Highlights

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328 m tall
The Sky Tower rises 328 m above central Auckland — the tallest free-standing structure in the.
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Deck view
Its revolving restaurant and glass floor turn the view into a suspended feast of food and.
3
SkyWalk
Its observation decks overlook the two harbours and the city; with the SkyWalk and SkyJump, it.
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Skyline peak
Skyline peak adds a different flavour to Sky Tower.

🛈 Practical Info

→Duration:About 1.5 hours
→Tip:Dusk at top
→Note:Not for acrophobia
→Opening Hours:Open daily from 09:30: Apr-Sep and Oct-Nov, Feb-Mar Mon-Thu to 20:00 and Fri-Sun to 20:30; Dec-Jan daily to 21:30. Last entry 45 minutes before closing
→Transportation:On foot - corner of Victoria and Federal Streets, about 300 m up Victoria Street West from Queen Street

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultFree

Deck NZ$47 adults, NZ$32 ages 10-14, NZ$25 ages 3-9, free under 2, NZ$140 family (2+2); SkyWalk from NZ$215, SkyJump from NZ$330

💡 Tips

• Allow About 1.5 hours for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.
• Opening ~9:00–22:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
• Getting there: Auckland; pair with nearby sights.
• If time allows, pair Sky Tower with nearby sights in one day.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Sky Tower?

Open daily from 09:30: Apr-Sep and Oct-Nov, Feb-Mar Mon-Thu to 20:00 and Fri-Sun to 20:30; Dec-Jan daily to 21:30. Last entry 45 minutes before closing

How much is the admission for Sky Tower?

Adult: Free; Deck NZ$47 adults, NZ$32 ages 10-14, NZ$25 ages 3-9, free under 2, NZ$140 family (2+2); SkyWalk from NZ$215, SkyJump from NZ$330

Any practical tips for visiting Sky Tower?

Allow About 1.5 hours for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening ~9:00–22:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.

How long should I spend at Sky Tower?

A typical visit takes About 1.5 hours.

Prices and hours from the official SkyCity site (October 2026). The NZ$32-36 figure still quoted in older guides is out of date; the tower can close at short notice in bad weather.

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