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Experience the true beauty of Sydney from the indoor Observation Deck,
250m above Sydney’s streets. Take your time to enjoy breathtaking 360-degree ultimate
views of up to 80km, stretching as far as the Blue Mountains. Spot all the
famous city landmarks, including Hyde Park, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay and
the harbour bridge. Or simply be amazed by the beautiful sunsets.
– Price includes a Digi Photo Pass giving you unlimited
digital photos – valued at $26
– With this ticket you are required to select a date and
entry time for your visit when making your online purchase, ensure you visit
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium at the date and time selected on your tickets
– Once inside the attraction you may stay as long as you
wish
– Children under 16
years of age must be accompanied by an adult (18+ yrs)
– To make the most of
your visit, we recommend allowing at least 90 minutes to walk through the
attraction
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The Observation Deck is spacious, well-maintained, and has interactive displays that help you understand what you’re seeing. I also loved how peaceful it felt up there—great spot for photos or just soaking in the view.
Booking online saved us time and money. We went there around 10in the morning and didn't have to wait at all.
Overall, it was fantastic experience for us and my 5 year old son loved it.
You can see the darling harbour, hyde park and nearby city, from this place.
Very recommended to go during the sunset. Waiting time is more so please go accordingly.
You have a sky walk, for which you need to pay extra.
The experience is enjoyable but there's nothing more to explore after some time. It's just a deck where you can see the whole city.
It's good to see the city from here for us visitors. We'll enjoy the view.
We took photos at the photo booth, but the quality wasn’t as good as before when they used professional cameras like Canon. The current setup seems to use a special camera, and while the photos were okay, they lacked the sharpness and clarity we expected.
The experience itself was enjoyable, but after about 30 minutes, the view doesn’t change much, so it can start to feel repetitive. It’s definitely something nice to do, but it’s not a must-do activity on its own. It would be better to combine it with other attractions in Sydney.
I recommend buying a combo ticket that includes the Sydney Tower Eye along with other places like the aquarium or the wildlife park. Buying two or three attractions together gives you more value, and the third one is usually added at a much lower price.
However, aside from the view, there isn’t much else to do at the top. While it’s a great experience for first-time visitors, it might not be as exciting for those looking for more interactive attractions. Still, it’s a worthwhile visit to see Sydney from above!
We visited the Sydney Tower Eye in February 2025, and it was a huge disappointment. The tickets were way too expensive for what you get. The elevator was small and outdated, with no interesting details about the height or speed or even an sticker or image about that—just a monitor showing CCTV footage of another elevator, as if that was supposed to impress us!
There was no warm welcome, and when we reached the top, there was literally no one there. No atmosphere, no excitement—just nothing. Definitely not worth the time or money.
They can explain about the tower while people waiting for elevator instead of taking useless photos at entrance.
There wasn’t much to do up, though. It’s mostly for viewing the city and neighboring skylines. They had a cafe and souvenir shop but I didn’t peruse as much.
Either way it’s a great perspective to see the city from a different perspective. I’d go back again if not for my acrophobia.
Kim really is a super hero.
This is the worst attraction I have ever visited, do not go, it is a complete disgrace that a city like Sydney can allow a company to run something like this, that is just used to steal money from unsuspecting tourists.
BUT
Tour was running late
And
Paid for photo package they had trouble with SD card and photos were not ready before we had to leave.
Was promised to be emailed photos 24 hrs later still waiting
You enter through a shopping mall which should be the first hint of trouble - it's the kind of place where they force you to pose for pictures beside a wall photo which they hope to sell you later .
So we stood at the ticket/guest services counter on a busy Saturday afternoon for at least 15 minutes as we had questions about the ticket type - not one staff member there. A variety of other staff (chatting and playing on their phones) gathered around the elevator doors undoubtedly saw us there but none moved to help us.
Nobody was collecting nor checking tickets - we saw a variety of people just go on into the elevators absent paying for them or being asked to show any.
We finally just went ahead and bought the GA tickets on our phones, figuring we would ask our questions at the top and sort it out there as respected any changes .nobody checked or asked to see our tickets either.
Once we got to the top we immediately went to the gift shop desk to again ask our questions - quickly understanding that what we needed to get outside was an upgrade to what we had purchased. The enclosed area was crowded, unpleasant, hot and uncomfortable - also potential covid central imo with the lack of air circulation - not at all what we wanted. They said they could not do the upgrade there - we had to go back down and fill out paperwork. So they called the staff downstairs, confirmed there was room for us, told them we were on our way back down to process the change & immediately ushered us back onto the elevator we had just arrived on.
Upon return to the upgrade desk there (again ushered by elevator staff who knew we were coming and why) the staff person told us - 'sorry - we just sold your spots to someone else who walked by as you were on the way down' - even though they had been called & advised we were on the way for the spots.
At that point we just left. No interest in returning to the stifling crowded enclosed landing .so we paid $66 for a 5 minute round trip on an elevator. Currently disputing the charge.
Beautiful pics taken by tour guides,they were so good,friendly that we enjoyed our trip a lot. Everyone enjoyed a lot
You need to enter this place from Westfield but it is a bit of a journey to fetch to. Perhaps the closest entrance to go from is from Castlereagh Street.
Once at the deck, you can take photos, selfies, panoramas and videos for as long as you want.
I went on a partly cloudy, sunny, showery day but the view is still nice.
Many people would say that sunset views are the best, however it depends on the closing time, so please check the closing time on the day you plan to go.
The prices are reasonable and not too expensive. There are concessions and kids prices available.
If you are visiting Sydney, I would highly recommend a visit to this place if you are looking for an aerial view of the city.
Unfortunately, the skywalk was cancelled due to the bad weather. We didn't have time to reschedule
Will definitely do the skywalk when we come back.
We got the pass for multiple attractions so the price was quite good considering the experience. The staff was great and there was not much waiting time.
We went during the day so the photos of the people came out overexposed so remember to use your flash to balance out the lighting if you're after nice photos ????
It was an experience, just wasn't impressed
As you can see in my photos, I was able to capture different moments of the Sydney Tower Eye. I was able to witness the beautiful overlooking view of Sydney during the day, sunset, and night. I would say I was really enamored by the beauty of Sydney for it is a mixture of a highly urbanized city and unpolluted seas. This unique combination gave me the chills when I viewed it at the top. Aside from that, observing the sunset from this place was such a unique experience. It was just amazing to see the phase where the city suddenly becomes alive at night. I can definitely vouch that the view up top is very very beautiful.
Perhaps, the major downside for me of this place is that it is too crowded. Of course it makes sense that it will be crowded since it is at the heart of the city, and a place that most tourists will come to visit. It’s just a personal thing but I prefer to visit places that have less people (you can refer to my other reviews for reference). If you are fine with crowds, then, you will absolutely love this place.
Planning your trip:
For me, best time to visit this place is when it is around sunset. You can witness how Sydney changes from day to night and it is a wonderful experience. The night view is such a spectacular scene. Aside from that, if in any case you get bored of the place, you have tons of options to visit after. Unlike scenic spots in rural areas where they are the only good place in the area, after enjoying yourself with the view of Sydney Tower Eye, you got tons of places to visit after.
1. **Observation Deck:** The tower features an observation deck known as the Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck. Visitors can take high-speed elevators to reach the top and enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views of the cityscape.
2. **Panoramic Views:** From the observation deck, you can see panoramic views of Sydney's skyline, including iconic landmarks like the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour, and beyond.
3. **Skywalk Experience:** For the more adventurous, there's an optional Skywalk experience. Visitors can walk around an outdoor platform that encircles the tower's peak, providing an exhilarating view of the city while safely harnessed.
4. **Dining Options:** The tower also offers dining options. There's a restaurant called 360 Bar and Dining, providing a unique dining experience with stunning views as you enjoy your meal.
5. **Interactive Experience:** Inside, there are interactive touchscreens and displays offering information about Sydney's history, landmarks, and interesting facts about the city.
Visiting the Sydney Tower Eye is a fantastic way to get a bird's eye view of Sydney and appreciate the city's beauty from a unique perspective.
We took the lift up to the tower. I wanted to go to their bar restaurant for a drink and snacks, but it was closed to the public with only a lunch buffet offered.
Plus points: the charcuterie and the cheese platter was nice, as well as oysters.
However it was hard to find and on the day and at the time we went, it didn’t revolve. We asked for 1 more toast with the cheese platter as we were 3 people and got 2 toasts, and had to pay $10 extra. That’s why I removed a star.
Otherwise, it’s a nice tourist attraction to visit to catch Sydney’s beauty from above. The elevator is quite intense so be careful if you have issues with quick up and down elevators.
View is magnificent on a sunny day.
Walking distance to Town Hall railway station.
Plenty of souvenirs on offer.
I went with my cousin who doesn’t speak english and they allowed for time for me to translate all their questions and facts!
Definitely would recommend although I’d love if you got a bit more time at the top.






























