Talking about Auckland without mentioning its impressive Sky Tower would be like making an omelette without eggs—plain and simple. The Sky Tower dominates Auckland’s skyline and is easily visible from any of the city’s seven volcanoes. It’s also a unique spot where you can experience some of the most thrilling activities in all of New Zealand.
And if you step outside at night, the Sky Tower will surely dazzle you with its multicolored lights, celebrating national and international events.
The Sky Tower is a telecommunications tower and observatory in Auckland, located on the corner of Victoria and Federal Streets in central Auckland. At 328 metres, it is the tallest building in New Zealand and an attraction with its own personality.
The Sky Tower is accessible to the public, has multiple levels, and offers a 360-degree view of the entire city of Auckland. The platform is surrounded by glass railings for an unobstructed viewing experience. In addition, you can enjoy delicious cafes and restaurants as well as chilling activities up in the tower.
You can go up the Sky Tower by paying an admission ticket at the ticket office. Prices are as follows.
You can also book online at the following link. Lastly, the prices do not include any of the activities or food/drinks in the tower, it is just an entrance pass.
The following activities can be found at Sky City Auckland.
You must do this activity, as it has no extra cost, just let the elevator take you up to 186 meters in less than 40 seconds and enjoy the views…
Auckland is literally at your feet! The 38mm thick glass allows you to see straight through. Dare to walk around the platform and discover the 360-degree views of this dazzling city.
Looking through glass isn’t enough for you? Don’t worry! The Sky Tower has even more to offer, this time dare to step outside the tower and take a walk through the skies of Auckland, this time without glass to protect you or railings to hold on to.
No, this time only safety harnesses and a professional guide will protect you from the 192-metre drop. An activity not recommended for people with vertigo!
Now that you’ve seen so much of the void, do you feel like jumping? Then take one more step and… Jump! Yes, yes, from the Sky Tower in Auckland you can do nothing more and nothing less than bungee jumping. From the last of the 52 floors of the tower you will jump in a free fall of up to… hold on to the chair… 11 seconds! It’s crazy!
However, since this bungee jump is in the middle of the city, you won’t be bouncing around like you normally would, as the fall is controlled by extra harnesses.
If all that adrenaline has you hungry, then this rotating restaurant is your choice. Have an amazing meal in the Sky Tower while you sit comfortably in the chair and the floor rotates, giving you a different view of Auckland every minute, all this while you enjoy a tasty Kiwi-style meal in their restaurant. Sounds delicious, don’t you think?
Thinking about sliding down from 186 metres in the air? You definitely can, thanks to virtual reality glasses. This activity allows you to experience at full speed what it would be like to slide down glass tubes while the city spins around and moves in front of you, great for those who want to live an adrenaline-pumping experience but can’t, for one reason or another, do Sky Jump or Sky Walk.
The Sky Tower is located in the centre of Auckland, so it’s easy to get there from any point in the city. In fact, a great way I found to orient myself while walking around the city was to fix my point of view on the tower, and with it in mind, locate the rest.
It is possible to reach the Auckland Sky Tower by car, but you will have to find a parking space in the city centre. Fortunately, there are several paid car parks on the streets near the Sky Tower.
However, the most convenient way to get there is by taxi or Uber. For example, getting to the Sky Tower from Auckland International Airport costs around NZ$80.
On the other hand, the cheapest way is by bus. Auckland is more than well connected by public transport, so if you want to go by bus, the closest stop is Victoria Street Station although there are many in the surrounding area.
