Sydney Tower Eye
For the most breathtaking 360° views of Sydney, a visit to the top of Sydney Tower should definitely be on your must do list

Your visit to the iconic Sydney Tower begins at the base of the tower with the included 4-D Cinema experience where you will enjoy an awesome film showing off Sydney in all its glory with special effects you can even feel. Afterwards you will be whisked to the top of the tower by one of three high-speed double decker elevators in about 40 seconds. From there you will enjoy breathtaking 360° vistas of Sydney and it's beautiful harbour.
Sydney Tower, also known as the Sydney Tower Eye, or simply Centrepoint Tower is the tallest structure in Sydney and ranks as the 2nd highest observation tower in the southern hemisphere! Located on top of Westfield Shopping Centre, construction of the tower commenced in 1975 and it was first opened to the public in 1981. The overall height is 1014 feet above ground which is 1073 feet above sea level. The enclosed observation deck offers visitors a spectacular panoramic view of Sydney from 820 feet above ground. If you purchase tickets in advance you can take part in a guided tour of the glass floor Skywalk, a 2002 addition to the tower, where you will enjoy an even more exhilarating experience from 879 feet up.
Your Sydney Tower Eye experience can also include dining with a view from either of two revolving restaurants, one featuring a full menu and the other offering a buffet.
Tip: You can save up to 50% on admission to the Sydney Tower by purchasing your tickets online in advance from there official website above.
Nearby attractions: Pitt Street Mall, Queen Victoria Building and Hyde Park
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes.Sydney Tower Eye Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: Westfield Sydney, Level 5/108 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Official Website: Sydney Tower Eye
Sydney Tower Eye Reviews
Rated
This is one of the four attraction places from the four attractions you can buy from their official website.
You can see the darling harbour, hyde park and nearby city, from this place.
Very recommended to go during the sunset. Waiting time is more so please go accordingly.
You have a sky walk, for which you need to pay extra.
The experience is enjoyable but there's nothing more to explore after some time. It's just a deck where you can see the whole city.
It's good to see the city from here for us visitors. We'll enjoy the view.
Anusha M - in the last week
We visited the Sydney Tower Eye as a family, and it went really well. It was a great experience to see the city from such a high point. The escalators were smooth and worked well. Some of my family members felt a bit scared, but a staff member stepped in and was very kind and helpful, which we appreciated. Overall, the staff were extremely helpful.
We took photos at the photo booth, but the quality wasn’t as good as before when they used professional cameras like Canon. The current setup seems to use a special camera, and while the photos were okay, they lacked the sharpness and clarity we expected.
The experience itself was enjoyable, but after about 30 minutes, the view doesn’t change much, so it can start to feel repetitive. It’s definitely something nice to do, but it’s not a must-do activity on its own. It would be better to combine it with other attractions in Sydney.
I recommend buying a combo ticket that includes the Sydney Tower Eye along with other places like the aquarium or the wildlife park. Buying two or three attractions together gives you more value, and the third one is usually added at a much lower price.
Dr Bassam ATTAR - 2 months ago
If reviewing for the view & using as part of a combo pass that also included the aquarium, Wild Life zoo, and Madame Tussauds I would bump this to 4 stars. However if I had to pay the full price admission just to go to this I would say its not worth it. You can see a little bit of the Sydney Opera House in between the buildings. Takes a while to get back down especially if crowded because the elevators do not hold a lot of folks. They also need to have more of a designated line roped off to keep the peace when going down. Its was a sort of free for all when one of the elevators opened.
Tony Ray - 2 weeks ago
I got the ticket on a promotion, and honestly, I wouldn’t recommend paying full price — I don’t think it’s worth it.
The space feels underutilized, and the elevator is incredibly slow. We had to wait quite a while to go up and then again to come back down. And this was on a quiet, rainy Tuesday — I can only imagine the wait on busy days.
On the positive side, the staff were very friendly and the view is absolutely stunning — definitely the highlight of the experience.
Maria Luiza - a week ago
Had an incredible experience at Sydney Tower Eye! The views from the observation deck are absolutely breathtaking, offering a 360-degree panorama of Sydney. The glass-floored viewing area is a must-see for those who love a bit of excitement! the experience was well organized. It’s the perfect spot to get a stunning view of the city, especially at sunset. Highly recommend for visitors and locals alike!
Mo Alfares - 4 months ago
Directions
Train Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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T2, T3, or T8 | St. James | 2 minutes |
Light Rail L2 | QVB | 3 minutes |
L2, T1, T2, T3, or T4 | Town Hall | 6 minutes |
How to get to Sydney Tower Eye by Train
By Train: Exit St. James Station onto Elizabeth Street and cross over and continue west on Market Street (2 minutes).
By Train: Exit Town Hall Station and walk north on George Street and right (east) on Market Street (6 minutes).
By Light Rail L2: Exit at QVB and walk north on George Street and right (east) on Market Street (3 minutes).
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