Sydney Tower

Sydney Tower is an observation and telecommunications tower in the Sydney central business district, standing 309 m above the city. It is the tallest structure in Sydney and the second-tallest observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere. The tower is open to the public and visible from many vantage points around the city. It sits above the Westfield Sydney shopping centre and is accessible from Pitt Street Mall, Market Street, or Castlereagh Street.

Don't miss

• The Sydney Tower Eye observation deck at 250 m above ground, offering 360-degree views of the city and surrounding areas.
• Skywalk, an open-air glass-floored platform encircling the tower at 268 m, accessible only on planned tours.
• 360 Bar and Dining, a revolving restaurant on level one of the tower.
• A 4D cinema on the fourth floor of the arcade, featuring in-theatre effects like wind, bubbles, and fire.
• Multilingual touchscreens and a readout displaying wind speed, direction, and tower sway amplitude on the observation deck.

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Sydney Tower

Cheapest way inSydney Tower Eye Ticket4.1★ · 517 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$21 per personSee dates →Most bookedSydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour4.7★ · 4,135 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$36 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleSydney City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private or Small Group Tour5★ · 440 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$177 per personSee dates →

Know before you go

• The tower is located on Market Street, between Pitt and Castlereagh Streets, and sits above the Westfield Sydney shopping centre.
• Three high-speed double-deck lifts travel to the observation deck in 45 seconds at full speed, with capacity for 8 to 10 people each.
• A pass to the Sydney Tower Eye can be bought from the operating company or at the gate, and may include access to other Sydney attractions like Wild Life Sydney and the Sydney Aquarium.

A bit of history

Designed by Australian architect Donald Crone, the first plans were unveiled in March 1968. Construction of the office building started in 1970, and tower construction began in 1975. Public access began on 25 September 1981. In 1998, a lightning rod extended the tower's height from 305 m to 309 m. After the Westfield Group took over ownership in December 2001, the name changed to Sydney Tower. In 2011, Merlin Entertainments acquired the rights to operate the observation deck, renaming it the Sydney Tower Eye.