Sydney's tallest structure at 309 metres, with a 360-degree observation deck over the CBD, harbour, and beyond to the Blue Mountains on a clear day, plus an optional outdoor Skywalk on a glass-floored platform.
Completed in 1981, Sydney Tower rises 309 metres above the city and remains the tallest building in Sydney and the second-tallest observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere. The turret at the top houses a 360-degree indoor observation deck on Level 250, with floor-to-ceiling windows giving views across the harbour, the CBD grid, Darling Harbour, and on a clear day, as far as the Blue Mountains to the west and Botany Bay to the south.
A 4D cinema experience is included with standard admission, giving a short aerial tour of Sydney's landmarks before visitors reach the deck itself. For a more adrenaline-driven visit, the Skywalk is a separate ticketed experience on an open-air glass platform that circles the outside of the tower's turret above the observation deck, with guides and safety harnesses. The tower sits above the Westfield Sydney shopping centre, with the ticket counter and lifts accessed from inside the mall on Market Street or Pitt Street Mall.
| Admission | Adult AUD 34 / approx. USD 24 (observation deck); Skywalk from AUD 79 / approx. USD 56 · Child AUD 22 / approx. USD 16 |
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| Hours | Daily 9AM-9:30PM (last entry 8:30PM) |
| Typical visit | 45-90 minutes |
| Best time | Sunset for both day and night skyline views in one visit |
| Getting there | St James or Town Hall train stations are both a 5-minute walk; entrance via the Westfield Sydney shopping centre on Market St |
| Address | 100 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000 |
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Location
100 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000
-33.8703, 151.2087 View on map
Highlights
- Take in 360-degree views from the Level 250 observation deck
- Walk the open-air Skywalk platform circling the tower's spire
- Watch the included 4D cinema aerial tour of Sydney
- Spot the Blue Mountains escarpment through the deck's telescopes on a clear day
- See the city lit up at night with free same-day re-entry
Tips for visiting
- Buy tickets online in advance for a discount and to skip the ticket counter queue inside Westfield Sydney
- Visit around sunset — admission includes re-entry within the same day, so visitors can see the skyline in daylight and after dark on one ticket
- The Skywalk is a separate paid add-on on an open-air platform circling the tower's spire, with harnesses provided
- On a clear day the observation deck's telescopes can pick out the Blue Mountains escarpment more than 80km to the west
When to visit
Visit near sunset to see the city in daylight and again illuminated at night on the same ticket, using the free same-day re-entry.
Accessibility
Sydney Tower Eye is fully wheelchair accessible via lifts from the Westfield Sydney shopping centre to the observation deck. The Skywalk platform has some steps and is not wheelchair accessible.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I see the Blue Mountains from the tower?
On a clear day, yes — the observation deck's high vantage point allows views of the Blue Mountains escarpment to the west, though haze or cloud can obscure this on many days.
Is the Skywalk included in the standard ticket?
No, the Skywalk is a separate, higher-priced ticket that includes the observation deck plus the outdoor platform circling the tower's spire with a safety harness.
How long should I budget for a visit?
Most visitors spend 45 minutes to 1.5 hours at the observation deck including the 4D cinema; the Skywalk experience runs about 45 minutes on its own.