About Sydney Tower Eye
Sydney Tower Eye is an observation tower and tourist attraction located atop Centrepoint Tower at 100 Market Street in central Sydney, New South Wales. Standing 309 metres tall, it is Sydney's tallest structure and offers an enclosed observation deck at 250 metres with 360-degree views of the harbour, city and Blue Mountains. Notable for its 4D cinema and outdoor SKYWALK experience, it is a major landmark for panoramic sightseeing in the city centre.
Visitors guide
Visitors enter via Westfield Sydney and take high-speed lifts to the enclosed indoor observation deck at 250 metres. Expect 360-degree floor-to-ceiling views of Sydney Harbour, Opera House, Harbour Bridge and on clear days the Blue Mountains, with binoculars and touchscreens to identify landmarks. The visit includes a 4D cinema experience with wind and bubble effects. An optional guided SKYWALK on the outdoor glass-floored platform at 268 metres is available for separate booking.
Key highlights
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Enclosed 360-degree observation deck at 250 metres with floor-to-ceiling windows
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Panoramic views of Sydney Harbour, Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Blue Mountains
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4D cinema experience showcasing Sydney sights with special effects
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SKYWALK outdoor glass-floored platform at 268 metres - the highest outdoor experience in Sydney
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High-powered binoculars and interactive touchscreens for landmark identification
History of Sydney Tower Eye
Built as Centrepoint Tower, construction began in 1970 and was completed in 1981 after 11 years, designed by architect Donald Crone. At 309 metres it was the tallest structure in Sydney and the tallest building in Australia at the time of completion, becoming an iconic part of the Sydney skyline and a major telecommunications and observation tower.
Culture & Context
An iconic landmark and symbol of Sydney, widely featured in city imagery and tourism promotion. Serves as a central orientation point for visitors to understand the layout of Sydney Harbour, the CBD and surrounding regions.
Route
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