Frommers.com Frommers.com
Most Recent Destination Forum Posts
Most Recommended Articles
Most Commented Articles
  Print This Article Print Get Frommer's RSS Feed RSS

Sky Tower Frommer's Exceptional

Hours Daily 8:30am-late
Location SKYCITY, Victoria and Federal sts
Phone 0800/759-2489 in NZ, 09/363-6000
Fax 09/363-6010
Web site www.skytower.co.nz
Prices Admission to observation decks NZ$22 (US$16/£8) adults, NZ$12 (US$8.50/£4.30) children 5-14, NZ$48 (US$34/£17) families. Admission to Sky Deck NZ$5 (US$3.55/£1.80) extra
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
Other Underground parking for small fee

Frommer's Review

In the first 18 months after it opened in August 1997, Sky Tower drew over a million visitors, making it New Zealand's most popular paid attraction. At 328m (1,076 ft.), it is the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere, affording unforgettable views over the sprawling mass of Auckland. It has three observation decks, including an outdoor area, a glass lift and glass floor panels, multilingual audio guides, and a revolving restaurant. Access to the observation decks is on three glass-fronted elevators, which can whiz up the building in a speedy 40 seconds.

The Lower Observation level is accessible by stairs and has a coffee shop, along with The Observatory licensed restaurant for a meal with a difference (reservations are suggested). The Main Observation level features the latest technology, with live weather feeds and touch computer screens giving geographical information. The Outdoor Observation area holds high-powered binoculars and is open to the elements. The Sky Deck is the highest public viewing area, with 360-degree views through seamless glass.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


Back to Top


  Print This Article Print Get Frommer's RSS Feed RSS


Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide Frommer's New Zealand, 5th Edition Destination Guide Frommer's New Zealand, 5th Edition

Author: Adrienne Rewi
Pub Date: March 10, 2008
Price: $22.99

Add to Cart
Destination Guide Destination Guide Destination Guide Related Titles:
Australia For Dummies, 1st Edition
Destination Guide
Frommer's Australia 2009
Destination Guide
Frommer's Australia 2010
Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide Destination Guide
Destination Guide
Destinations
Destinations

Frommer's Star Ratings

Frommer's Recommended 0 stars Frommer's Recommended
Frommer's Highly Recommended 1 stars Frommer's Highly Recommended
Frommer's Very Highly Recommended 2 stars Frommer's Very Highly Recommended
Frommer's Exceptional 3 stars Frommer's Exceptional

About Our System

Frommer's ranks every hotel, restaurant, attraction, shop, and nightlife establishment it reviews for quality, value, service, amenities, and special features using a star-rating scale, an expression of the strong compare-and-contrast opinions that are a brand hallmark.

Other ratings provide stars based primarily on price and amenities; the Frommer's star rating is meant to quantify the kind of intangible, experiential elements that help travelers make informed decisions.

The "baseline" recommendation is zero stars--every hotel, restaurant, attraction, shop, and nightlife establishment that Frommer's chooses to review is recommended; otherwise, we simply wouldn't include it.

Close Window