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Skytower Auckland

Entertainment, Restaurants, Exciting Adventure Activities!

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The Skytower Auckland is probably the most recognised city icon apart from the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Built over ten years ago, it was originally much maligned, and got the nickname "The Spark Plug" due to the design, and the decision to leave the exterior unpainted.



That it was visible from almost anywhere in Auckland and can be visible from 80 kilometers away, took a bit of getting used to. It somehow was very intrusive on our landscape of volcanic cones, harbours and trees.

However the Skytower is Auckland As with many ugly ducklings, it has become our much loved swan. We love the colours at night that change with the event.

Blue when the Auckland Blues have a big rugby match. Pink for Breast Cancer weeks, Green and red not only at Christmas but for Kidz First Children’s Hospital, Orange for the Auckland festival and so it goes. Each week brings a surprise.

Have you done a Sky Jump or Sky Walk? We would love to read about it! Please CLICK HEREand tell us about YOUR experience and how you rated it.

Sky Tower Activities and Attractions

At 328 metres the Auckland Skytower is the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere.... and visitors have 360 degree views up to 80 kilometres away. It is a one stop entertainment shop.

WHAT IS IN SKYTOWER

  • Restaurants
  • Cafes
  • Bars
  • Sky City Movie theatres
  • Sky City Theatre ( live performances and shows)
  • Adventure Activities
  • Casino


Skytower Auckland Restaurants

The Orbit

NOTE: You must spend a minimum of $30 per meal in the Orbit for the bonus of not paying to go up the tower .....a saving of $25!

The Orbit is a revolving a la carte restaurant. We have taken many overseas visitors to this fantastic Auckland Skytower restaurant for a meal and it has been one of the highlights of their trip . Try and book to arrive a little before sunset. You can then enjoy a superb meal while the slowly doing a 360 degree turn, watching the sunset and then the city lights. You are free to wander around the viewing platform after your meal. This is a great night out!

The Observatory is a seafood buffet also in Auckland Skytower. Lunch is $39.50,Dinner $59 – but again you save the $25 fee to get up the tower. So this is great value.

Fortuna Buffet Restaurant is a Chinese buffet meal. You also only pay $15 for the lift.

Ming Court – An a la carte Chinese restaurant

Deli & Noodle Bar – for cheap meals

Cafes – Blend, Rebo and Sky Lounge which is at the top for coffee with a magnificent view.

AUCKLAND SKYTOWER CASINO

There are several package deals including meals at Fortuna or Ming restaurants along with time in the Casino

More Auckland Restaurants

Skytower Auckland Adventure Activities

AUCKLAND SKY JUMP

Auckland Sky Jump is one of the city's most popular experiences.The Sky Jump off the tower is best described as a base jump by wire. Jumper's reach a speed of 85km/hr for 11 seconds.....phew...definitely an adrenaline rush in store here!

Bookings at - http://www.skyjump.co.nz

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SKY WALK

The newest adrenaline rush! The only other similar experience in the world is in Macau. Wearing a suit and Harness, you walk on a pergola the 360 degree circuit – with nothing between you and the 192 metre drop.

Bookings at -http://www.skywalk.co.nz

Both these are open every day except Christmas Day.

Entry and Opening Hours

OPEN

Sunday - Thursday 8.30am – 10.30 pm Friday - Saturday 8.30 am – 11.30 pm ( last tickets sold 11.00 pm)

COST:

Adults - $25 Children - $8 ( under 5 years free)

Family Concession tickets available Backpackers and Student concessions( You must show valid I.D.)

NOTE:Additional $3 cost to go on the Sky Deck. This also gives access to the Sky Lounge Cafe.

AUCKLAND MULTI PASS – This is a combo worth considering while in Auckland

$69 adults

$39 children

Access covers entry to Skytower Auckland, Kelly Tarltons Aquarium, Rangitoto Island trip, Rainbow’s End Fun Park.




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