Sydney Tower Eye is an indoor observation deck above Westfield Sydney on Market Street, with 360-degree views from 250 metres above the city. On a clear day, look for Sydney Harbour, the eastern beaches and the Blue Mountains; binoculars and interactive displays help you pick out landmarks and understand the city’s layout. You can also add the outdoor Skywalk, which takes you onto a platform with glass-floor sections. The central location makes the tower a useful stop for getting your bearings early in a Sydney visit.
A high viewpoint above the CBD
Sydney Tower rises above the Market Street shopping district and has been part of the city skyline since it opened in 1981. The structure reaches 309 metres, while the indoor Sydney Tower Eye observation deck sits about 250 metres above street level. Its position in the central business district gives you a broad view across the city and surrounding suburbs.
The tower has had several names over the years, including Centrepoint Tower. Many people still use that name when talking about the landmark. The Sydney Tower Eye is the public observation experience; the tower also contains dining venues, including revolving restaurant spaces.
Reading the view
The observation deck’s 360-degree outlook helps show how Sydney’s neighbourhoods and landmarks fit together. Look north towards the harbour, east towards the beaches and west towards the Blue Mountains. On a clear day, the mountain range is visible from the deck, roughly 80 kilometres away. The view can also help you get a sense of distances between places before planning the rest of your trip.
Binoculars are available at the top at no extra charge, and interactive displays provide information about the city and its landmarks. Take time to match what you see through the windows with the displays. Visibility depends on conditions, so a clear day gives you the best chance of seeing distant features sharply.
The indoor deck and Skywalk
The indoor observation deck is the more sheltered way to take in the panorama. If you want to go outside, the Skywalk is a guided experience around the tower, above the indoor deck. It includes glass-floor viewing sections, giving you a direct view down towards the streets below. The outdoor setting adds an extra sense of height, so the indoor deck is the better choice if you would rather stay behind glass.
Some visit options combine the observation deck with the Skywalk. The tower is also part of ticket combinations that include other attractions, so check which places are covered before choosing a package. The entrance is inside Westfield Sydney, at Level 5, 108 Market Street. Buying tickets online in advance can help you avoid queues.
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Where is Sydney Tower Eye?
The entrance is at Level 5 of Westfield Sydney, 108 Market Street, in the central business district.
How high is the Sydney Tower Eye observation deck?
The indoor observation deck is about 250 metres above street level. The tower itself reaches 309 metres.
What is the Skywalk?
It is a guided outdoor walk around the tower above the indoor deck, with glass-floor viewing sections.
Can you see the Blue Mountains from Sydney Tower Eye?
On a clear day, the Blue Mountains, roughly 80 kilometres away, can be visible from the observation deck.
