Melbourne Skydeck

  • Visit: 45 min
  • Ideal for kids, teens

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About

Melbourne Skydeck is an observation deck on Level 88 of Eureka Tower, 285 metres above ground, on Melbourne’s Southbank beside the Yarra River.

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Melbourne Skydeck — Elevated view of the Yarra River, city centre and rail yards

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Why go

  • The Edge extends three metres beyond the tower; its glass turns clear once the cube is fully extended.
  • The Voyager Theatre pairs 24 six-dimensional pod chairs with 8K video for a virtual journey through Melbourne and Victoria.
  • Express lifts reach Level 88 in 40 seconds.

Opening hours

Today12:00 – 21:00Show all
Monday12:00 – 21:00
Tuesday12:00 – 21:00
Wednesday12:00 – 21:00
Thursday12:00 – 21:00
Friday12:00 – 21:00
Saturday12:00 – 21:00
Sunday12:00 – 21:00

What you see

  • Look across the CBD, Botanical Gardens and suburbs toward the Dandenongs and Port Phillip Bay.
  • Explore the views with twenty viewfinders and free binoculars.

Know before you go

  • Open daily from 12:00 to 21:00.
  • The Terrace is a small outdoor viewing area that closes in high winds.
  • Tickets can be bought online through Melbourne Skydeck’s website.

Best time to visit

  • Visit by day for daytime landmark views, or after dark to see the city skyline at night.

Photo spots

  • Melbourne skylineFrame the city skyline from the deck’s 360-degree panorama.Observation deck On the map
  • MCGMake the MCG the subject of a landmark photograph from the deck.Observation deck On the map

Interesting facts4

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  1. 300 cubic

    Two water tanks, each holding 300 cubic metres, on floors 90 and 91 limit sideways movement in strong winds.

    Eureka Tower - Wikipedia
  2. 91 storeys

    The tower has 91 storeys above ground and one basement level.

    Eureka Tower - Wikipedia
  3. 556 apartments

    The tower contains 556 apartments.

    Eureka Tower - Wikipedia
  4. 52,000 square

    Its glass windows cover 52,000 square metres.

    Eureka Tower - Wikipedia

Shorts

How to get there

  • 5 minOn footMelbourne Skydeck is at 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank, about five minutes on foot from Flinders Street.
  • 3 minBusTake route 605 to City Rd/Southbank Blvd, then walk three minutes to the Skydeck.
  • 5 minTramTake route 58 to Casino East/Queens Bridge St, then walk five minutes to the Skydeck.
  • ParkingEureka Wilson carpark is on City Road.

Sources: Eureka Tower - Wikipedia · Melbourne Skydeck - Melbourne’s Highest Observa… · About Us - Melbourne Skydeck · General Admissions - Book Tickets Online - Melb… · Eureka Tower - Wikipedia · Eureka Tower - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
7 Riverside Qy Southbank, Melbourne

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Questions and answers

How long should I allow?

A typical visit lasts around 45 minutes.

What can children do?

Children can draw on Sky Art frame decals with washable markers and design a badge using a template or their own artwork at the kids’ station.

Is there an interactive model?

Visitors can explore an interactive 3D model.

What is the Eureka Climb?

The annual event has participants climb 88 floors to the observation deck.

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