SKY TOWER

It's impossible to miss this tower, which serves as a radio and TV transmitter from the air when arriving by plane, from the open sea when arriving by water, or from the SH1 freeway. Built between 1994 and 1997, the Sky Tower rises to three hundred and twenty-eight metres and remains the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. Like the Eiffel Tower in the French capital, it is the landmark of Auckland and is visited by over a million people every year. Although it also houses casinos and restaurants, it's above all for its excellent panoramic view that you dare to climb this immense concrete frame. The elevator ride up is an experience in itself, thanks to its speed and the windows that reveal the city as you gain altitude. Once up there, two observatories are accessible, at one hundred and eighty-six meters and two hundred and twenty meters above sea level. From here, you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the CBD and the surrounding area. The port, the volcanoes, the islands, the different districts, the bay - it's all there, and you can even stand above the void on certain parts of the glass floor. Adrenalin junkies can also indulge in the skyjump, an unforgettable hundred-and-ninety-two-meter bungy between the surrounding skyscrapers. The skywalk is another option if you simply wish to walk to the top of the tower, on an outdoor platform and in complete safety.