Three weeks in New Zealand - 4/12 - 5/4/2024

Day 2-A day in Auckland-4/13/2024

Sky Tower

 The Auckland Sky Tower is arguably the most iconic feature of the city’s skyline. The tower is 1,076 ft. tall from ground level to the top of the mast, completed in 1997, it’s the tallest building in New Zealand with an amazing 360-degree views. The Sky Tower is a telecommunications and observation tower located at the corner of Victoria and Federal Streets in the downtown area.  The upper portion of the tower contains two restaurants and a cafe, including New Zealand's only revolving restaurant, located 620 ft. from the ground, which turns 360 degrees every hour.

View of the tower from the street level.

The upper portion of the tower.

The Sky tower view from the street.

"Did you know wall" right at the entrance of the tower and it looks like Princess Anne, Prince Williams, and President Clinton have all dined here!

We are now on the Main observation deck at 597ft. above the ground floor, on the 50th floor.

Gorgeous view of the city.

They put benches around so people can sit and enjoy the view of the city.

View of the harbors that we just came from earlier.

View of the city, harbor, and the Auckland Harbor bridge. The Auckland Harbor Bridge is a vital link in New Zealand, transforming travel and economic growth since its opening in 1959.

The harbor with so many boats docking in the area.

High rise buildings in the downtown area.

Hoa enjoying the view..

A lot of people

Towers of the world.  The Sky tower is just 13 ft. higher than The Eiffel tower.

The tallest building in the world is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, followed by Tokyo Sky Tree in Japan.

We are now taking the elevator to the 60th Floor. The floor of the elevator is made with a thick glass.

We are now inside the elevator with the thick glass floor.  You can see everything below you as the elevator goes up.

We were on the 50th Floor (left picture) and we are now going to the 60th floor (picture on the right).

We are now on the 60th floor. Panoramic view from the Sky Deck (722 ft. up)

People can walk around on the 4 ft. external walkway on the Sky Deck.  It is not for the faint hearted as there are no handrails but it is totally safe as people have to wear a jumpsuit and ta safety harness.

Totally wonderful to sit here and enjoy the view.

So peaceful with magnificent view of the ocean.

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