The Sky Tower

The Sky Tower

Auckland, New Zealand

Tower Story

The Sky Tower has stood tall at 328 meters as an icon of Auckland's sky line for 20 years. It's an exciting hub of adrenaline activities, superb dining and breathtaking views

Observation Deck

At 186 metres above street level, the Main Observation area offers panoramic 360 degree views up to 80 kilmoetres in every direction. Located on Level 51

Facts and Statistics

Architects
Gordon Moller of Craig Craig Moller Ltd. Project architect, Les Dykstra
Inauguration Date
3 August 1997
Construction Time
1994-1997
Construction Cost
$85 million NZD
Total Height
328 m (1,076 ft)
Weight
21 million kilograms
Cables
2,000 tonnes of reinforcing steel
Concrete
15,000 cubic metres
Depth below ground
12m
Height of restaurant
194 metres (The Sugar Club) and 190 metres (Orbit 360 Dining)
Number of windows
258 over 5 levels
Number of Elevators
4
Elevators capacity
14 pax
Elevators speed
18k/hr
Elevator manufacturer
Schindler & modernized by KONE
Number of broadcasting facilities
29 radio and television stations
Number of steps upto the top
1267
Steel quantity used for construction
2,000 tonnes of reinforcing steel and 660 tonnes of structural steel
Length of antenna
91m
Weight of antenna
71 tons
Sway of antenna from core
1m
Unique features of the tower
Glass floor on the Main Observation level, Ultra Rope - Only Tower that fetaures this technology

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Contact Info

Willam Surya

Skycity Tower Manager

skytower@skycity.co.nz

Corner of Federal and Victoria Street

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