At 88 floors and 300 meters above sea level, the Eureka Skydeck in Melbourne is the World's Tallest Residential Tower.
The Skydeck is one of the top attractions in Melbourne that’s certainly not to be missed!
Where is Eureka Skydeck?
Located in the heart of Melbourne, Eureka Skydeck stands tall above the city, with 360-degree panoramic views of the streets below. It’s a very hard building to miss!
How Much It Costs
There are several different packages to purchase for entrance to the Skydeck. For standard entry, the price is just $19 AUD.
You can also purchase the Skydeck entry plus the Edge Experience. The Edge Experience is where you get to walk in an outside caged area with a glass floor. This experience will cost $29.60 AUD.
What To Expect
Upon entry, you’ll go through security before taking the lift that will shoot you up at 9 meters per second to the 88th floor.
These are the fastest lifts in the southern hemisphere. You’ll leave the lift and be greeted with 360 degree, panoramic views of Melbourne City below. You’ll be able to take the walk around, marveling at the sights and reading the signs which inform you of the surrounding buildings.
Interesting Facts
- Opened on the 11th of October 2006 after taking 4 years and 2 months to build and contains 3,680 stairs.
- Construction cost around $500 million AUD.
- Height is 297.3 m (975 ft) making it the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere.
- The glass on the top 10 floors is 24-carat gold plated and the tower consists of 110,000 tonnes of concrete and weighs 200,000 tonnes.
Review of the Experience:
This is definitely an experience you’ll cherish forever. Soaring high above the city and seeing such beauty from so high up is something you don't want to miss.
It’s really good value for money and something you for sure have to add to your Melbourne to-do list!
About the author:
Hey! I’m Jonny Melon, a 27-year-old adventure travel blogger and photographer from Australia. I'm an adventure enthusiast with a passion for travelling around the world and seeking raw experiences to share with my audience in the hope to inspire them to step outside their comfort zones and explore this wonderful earth!
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