Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck

Towers & observation decks ·Sydney ·Closed
  • Visit: about 1 h
  • Step-free access

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Sydney Tower Eye is the enclosed observation deck above Westfield Sydney, on Sydney’s tallest structure west of Hyde Park in the central business district.

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Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck

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Why go

  • Enclosed observation deck 250 metres above the streets.
  • 360-degree views extending up to 80 kilometres.
  • Guided, 60-minute SKYWALK with two outdoor glass platforms at 268 metres.
  • Australia’s first cinema of its kind, with 4D wind, bubble and fire effects.
  • Three high-speed double-deck lifts reach the deck in 45 seconds at full speed.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 19:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 19:00
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday10:00 – 19:00
Friday10:00 – 19:00
Saturday10:00 – 19:00
Sunday10:00 – 19:00

What you see

  • Look across Sydney Harbour Bridge, Hyde Park and the Blue Mountains, together with the city skyline, surrounding districts and coastal horizons.

Know before you go

  • Buy tickets online through the website.
  • SKYWALK requires a planned, booked tour.
  • Walking sticks and frames are not permitted on SKYWALK. Participants must complete the walk without assistance.

Best time to visit

  • For SKYWALK, check the session schedule for your date: tours run daily, with times varying by season and sunset.

Photo spots

  • Enclosed Observation DeckPhotograph the city panorama from the tower’s level-four viewing platform.Observation Deck, level four
  • SKYWALK glass platformsGuides take photos during the booked outdoor tour across two glass platforms.SKYWALK, 268 metres above ground

Interesting facts4

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  1. 30 metres

    The tower pod is about 30 metres across and clad in gold-bronze aluminium.

    Sydney Tower - Wikipedia
  2. A 162,000-litre tank in the pod also stores emergency firefighting water.

    Sydney Tower - Wikipedia
  3. 420 windows

    The tower has 420 windows, cleaned regularly by machine.

    Sydney Tower - Wikipedia
  4. People in Sydney commonly call the tower Centrepoint Tower.

    Sydney Tower - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

AMP developed the tower, with Concrete Constructions as the main contractor. About 1.3 million people visited in its first year.

  1. 1968Australian architect Donald Crone's plans for the tower appeared in March.
  2. 1969AMP decided to proceed with the tower project.
  3. 1970–1975Office building work began in 1970; tower construction started in 1975.
  4. 1981Premier Neville Wran opened the tower on 24 September. Public access began on 25 September.
  5. 1998A lightning conductor raised the tower's height from 305 to 309 metres.
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  1. 2001After Westfield took control in December, the tower became known as Sydney Tower.
  2. 2005SKYWALK opened on 18 October after four years of design and two months of construction.
  3. 2011Merlin Entertainments took over the public area, and the observation deck became Sydney Tower Eye.

How to get there

  • On footHead to Westfield Sydney, 108 Market Street, and follow signs to the Level 5 entrance. Access is available from Pitt Street Mall, Market Street or Castlereagh Street.

Accessibility

  • Step-free entry The attraction is wheelchair accessible throughout. Some large motorised wheelchairs may not fit in the lifts.
  • Visual assistance Visitors with visual impairments can borrow Xtra Eyes Kits from the St Vincent de Paul Society.
  • Hearing support Free Escape The Noise Kits include earplugs and earmuffs.
  • Assistance dogs Assistance dogs are welcome inside.
  • Seating Seating is available at intervals across the Observation Deck.

Sources: Sydney Tower - Wikipedia · Sydney Tower Eye | Official Website · Opening Times - Outdoor Fun - Sydney Tower Eye · Accessibility Guide - Sydney Tower Eye · Sydney Tower - Wikipedia · Sydney Tower - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
108 Market St Level 5, Westfield Sydney, Sydney New South Wales

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Questions and answers

Where can I buy tickets for Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck?

Tickets can be bought online through the attraction’s website.

How long does SKYWALK at Sydney Tower Eye take?

The guided tour lasts 60 minutes and requires a planned booking.

What are Sydney Tower Eye’s opening hours?

It is open Monday and Thursday to Sunday, 10:00–19:00. Special events can change the hours.

Why is Sydney Tower Eye also called Centrepoint Tower?

People in Sydney commonly call it Centrepoint Tower. It was also known as AMP Tower while AMP managed Centrepoint shopping centre.

What happened to the Olympic sculptures on Sydney Tower?

Dominique Sutton’s sculptures were placed on the tower ahead of the 2000 Olympics. They were removed in 2002 and moved to Sydney Olympic Park at Homebush Bay.

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