Enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views of New Zealand’s largest city, and experience everything this incredible engineering feat has to offer from Sky Tower — one of Auckland’s most prominent architectural features and is the focal point of the city’s skyline.

Your Sky Tower tickets allows you to climb the 328-meter-high structure built in 1997 that continues to attract millions of visitors over the years. A trip to Auckland would be incomplete without a visit to the iconic Sky Tower, which can be found in the city center.

You will find below all you need to know about the Sky Tower, one of the most famous attractions in Auckland.

How much do Sky Tower tickets cost?

Admission tickets to Sky Tower in Auckland are priced as follows:

Adults: NZ$32 (US$20)
Children (6-14 years old): NZ$13 (US$8)
Children (under 5 years old): Free

There are no booking fees involved when booking your Sky Tower tickets online. Please note that admission tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Who is eligible for discounts?

Students and senior citizens pay a reduced admission fee of NZ$23 (US$14) per person. In both cases, a valid ID is required upon entrance to Sky Tower.

What are the best Sky Tower tours?

Instead of exploring Sky Tower on your own, you could book a Sky Tower tour in which a professional tour guide will show you around Sky Tower — providing compelling facts and information along the way.

Sky Tower tour with SkyJump

In addition to learning more about Sky Tower’s interesting past and enjoying the views with your tour group, you’ll also get the opportunity to jump from Auckland’s tallest building! This base jumping activity provides an unparalleled thrill for adrenaline junkies.

Sky Tower tour with SkyWalk

Walk around Sky Tower in its entirety while attached to a guidewire on a 1.2-meter wide walkway with no guard rails. This is the ultimate way to experience Sky Tower and its incredible views. You’ll also have time to relax and take photos during your jaunt.

There are also a few tours that offer SkyWalk and SkyJump combos if you’d like to make the most of your Sky Tower visit.

Are there any combined tickets or tours including Sky Tower and other attractions?

Auckland is a city that has so much to offer, and there are many tours that include Sky Tower in addition to other attractions.

Sky Tower, harbor cruise and city sightseeing tour: View Auckland from all angles with a Sky Tower tour that includes sightseeing of the city, as well as a cruise in the harbor. In addition, you'll get to see other landmarks such as the Harbor Bridge and the Auckland Museum.
Sky Tower and city highlights tour: Experience the best of what Auckland has to offer with a Sky Tower and city highlights tour. You’ll explore the city center, make a stop at the harbor and gain in-depth knowledge about Auckland along the way.

Should you book Sky Tower tickets in advance?

If you want to avoid disappointment, book your Sky Tower tickets in advance, as it is popular among tourists and locals. There are no extra booking fees involved when booking online.

It is especially important to book your Sky Tower tickets in advance if you are visiting the attraction in a large group.

What will you see inside the Sky Tower?

Sky Tower’s most notable facility is the Sky Deck, a public viewing platform that offers incredible 360-degree views of the city.

There are a few restaurants at the Sky Tower, such as The Sugar Club on level 53, which offers panoramic views of Auckland while you dine. Orbit 360 is a restaurant on level 52 that actually rotates while you eat! There is also the Sky Cafe, which offers a more relaxed eating experience.

Upon entrance to Sky Tower, you’ll find the Sky Tower gift shop in which you can purchase a keepsake to commemorate the experience.

Aside from the incredible views, there is also the opportunity to partake in the SkyJump or SkyWalk for an additional fee.

How to get to the Sky Tower?

Sky Tower is located on Victoria Street West in Auckland’s Central Business District. Because of its central location, Sky Tower is very easy to get to.

The closest bus station to Sky Tower is Victoria Street West station which you can walk in a couple of minutes. Other nearby stations include Wellesley Street station and Hobson Street station.

When is the best time to visit the Sky Tower?

If you want to avoid the weekend crowds, it would be best to visit Sky Tower on a weekday.

Sky Tower is open from 10 AM to 6 PM, and most visitors prefer to visit Sky Tower in the afternoon/evening to enjoy sunset views over the city.

Sky Cafe is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so avoid these days if you’d like to visit the cafe.

Which other attractions can be visited in Auckland?

Travel tips

Bring your camera, as Sky Tower offers truly incredible photographic opportunities of the city.
Book tickets in advance to ensure your visit.
Please note that Sky Tower may be closed if weather conditions are adverse, so be sure to check out the weather report.

Sky Tower: Tickets and Tours