Sky Tower admission
NZ$47
- Child (3–14): NZ$32
- Main Observation Level, The Lookout and SkyBar
- Exchange the voucher at the ticketing counter
Sky Tower · SkyCity, Auckland CBD
Auckland Tower
New Zealand's tallest building: a 360° view from 186 m over the harbour, the Hauraki Gulf islands and the city's volcanic cones, with glass panels underfoot.
Tickets
The Sky Tower is the spire of SkyCity, the casino, hotel and restaurant complex in the middle of Auckland's CBD. One ticket opens three levels of its pod: the Main Observation Level, The Lookout above it and SkyBar below.
The Sky Deck on Level 60 is the highest point open to visitors. Orbit, the revolving restaurant, and the AJ Hackett platform for SkyWalk and SkyJump are booked separately.
The tower in numbers
- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Height to the spire
- 328 m
- Main Observation Level
- 186 m
- Opened
- 3 August 1997
- Volcanoes in view
- 53
- Sway in high winds
- Up to 1 m
What to see and do at the Sky Tower
01
Views up to 80 km
On a clear day the 360° panorama from Level 51 reaches 80 km in every direction.
02
Glass floor panels
Sections of 38 mm thick glass on the Main Observation Level let you look straight down the tower.
03
Sky Deck at 220 m
New Zealand's highest viewing deck, on Level 60, added to the standard ticket for a small extra charge.
04
SkyJump and SkyWalk up close
From The Lookout on Level 53 you watch jumpers leave the platform and walkers circle the ring outside.
05
Orbit 360° Dining
New Zealand's only revolving restaurant turns a full circle every hour on Level 52; bookings are essential.
Sky Tower ticket prices
Children under 3 go free, and every child must come with an adult. Tickets are for a set date and can be cancelled free up to 24 hours before.
SkyWalk
NZ$172
- Child (10–15): NZ$140
- Harnessed walk around the outside ring at 192 m
- Tower admission included
Sky Tower location and opening hours
The tower rises from the SkyCity complex in the CBD, a 2-minute walk from Te Waihorotiu train station.
- Address
- Corner of Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Operating hours
- Monday – Thursday
- 09:30 – 20:00
- Friday – Sunday
- 09:30 – 21:30
- Last admission
- 45 minutes before closing
These are the hours for February–March and October–November. From April to September the tower closes at 20:30 Friday to Sunday; in December and January it is open until 21:30 every day. It may close in bad weather or for private events.
Before you go: common questions
Is the Sky Tower worth it?
For a first look at Auckland, yes: from one level you see the harbour, the gulf islands and the volcanic cones the city is built among. The 80 km view needs a clear day, so pick a date with a good forecast; a booking can be changed up to 24 hours before.
How much does it cost to go up the tower?
Admission is NZ$47 for adults and NZ$32 for children aged 3 to 14; under-3s go free. SkyWalk costs NZ$172 and SkyJump NZ$264, both with tower admission included. All ticket prices
Can you visit the tower at night?
Yes. The tower stays open until 20:00 Monday to Thursday and until 20:30 or 21:30 Friday to Sunday, depending on the season, so you can watch the city lights come on. Last entry is 45 minutes before closing.
Can you watch the SkyJump for free?
Yes, from AJ Hackett's street-level spectating platform, free of charge. Inside the tower, the view of the jump is from The Lookout on Level 53, which needs a tower ticket.
Can children go into SkyBar?
No. SkyBar on Level 50 is R18 and may ask for photo ID. The rest of the tower is open to all ages, with children accompanied by an adult.
Is the tower wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Lifts serve every observation level, and there are accessible toilets. SkyWalk and SkyJump are not accessible.