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Melbourne Skydeck

The Melbourne Skydeck is the highest urban observation deck in the southern hemisphere – located 300 m above ground level! Book your Melbourne Skydeck tickets to see Melbourne like never before. Choose to upgrade for exciting experiences such as the Edge or Voyager Theatre.

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Melbourne Skydeck
Melbourne skyline with prominent skyscraper, view from Melbourne Skydeck.
Visitors enjoying the view at Melbourne Skydeck during Cocktails in the Clouds Experience.
Cocktails on a bar at Melbourne Skydeck's Cocktails in the Clouds Experience.
Person taking a photo at Melbourne Skydeck during Cocktails in the Clouds Experience.
Person enjoying city view from Melbourne Skydeck at sunset, part of Max VR Experience.
VR experience at Voyager Theatre with person in headset and immersive seating.
Person enjoying VR experience at Melbourne Skydeck.
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  • Soar high with this unique experience at Melbourne Skydeck as you savor a drink and enjoy an immersive VR experience.

  • Enjoy a delicious signature cocktail from Bar 88 and sip on your drink while you soak in the panoramic views of Melbourne.

  • Immerse yourself in Melbourne's iconic experiences, courtesy of the state-of-the-art VR at the Voyager Theatre included in your ticket.

  • Get ready for a surreal roller coaster ride at Luna Park and cheer courtside at the Australian Open, all from your VR pod chair!

  • Fun Fact: The Voyager Theatre at Melbourne Skydeck is the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere! It's also the world's largest VR 'pod' chair theatre.

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  • Soar high with this unique experience at Melbourne Skydeck as you savor a drink and enjoy an immersive VR experience.

  • Enjoy a delicious signature cocktail from Bar 88 and sip on your drink while you soak in the panoramic views of Melbourne.

  • Immerse yourself in Melbourne's iconic experiences, courtesy of the state-of-the-art VR at the Voyager Theatre included in your ticket.

  • Get ready for a surreal roller coaster ride at Luna Park and cheer courtside at the Australian Open, all from your VR pod chair!

  • Fun Fact: The Voyager Theatre at Melbourne Skydeck is the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere! It's also the world's largest VR 'pod' chair theatre.

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AU$63
Melbourne cityscape with Eureka Tower and surrounding skyscrapers.
Child and adult exploring Melbourne Skydeck model at Eureka Tower.
Family enjoying view from Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower.
Visitors enjoying the view from Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower.
Melbourne cityscape view from Eureka Tower Skydeck at sunset.
Person enjoying VR experience at Voyager Theatre.
Viewing Melbourne from Eureka Tower Skydeck at sunset.
Child using a telescope at Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka Tower.
Person taking a photo at Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka Tower.
Cocktails with garnishes.
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Flexible duration
  • Get magnificent 360-degree views of Melbourne from the fantastic Melbourne Skydeck.

  • Ascend to a height of about 300 meters above ground level in the southern hemisphere’s fastest elevator and enjoy free WiFi and casual seating options.

  • Check out the 4 different ticket options, each one offering exciting Skydeck experiences – Edge and the Voyager Theatre.

  • Celebrate Father’s Day at Melbourne Skydeck with a special beer offer for dads on 6–7 September.

  • Fun Fact: The Eureka tower took over 4 years to build and cost about 415 million US dollars to construct.

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  • Get magnificent 360-degree views of Melbourne from the fantastic Melbourne Skydeck.

  • Ascend to a height of about 300 meters above ground level in the southern hemisphere’s fastest elevator and enjoy free WiFi and casual seating options.

  • Check out the 4 different ticket options, each one offering exciting Skydeck experiences – Edge and the Voyager Theatre.

  • Celebrate Father’s Day at Melbourne Skydeck with a special beer offer for dads on 6–7 September.

  • Fun Fact: The Eureka tower took over 4 years to build and cost about 415 million US dollars to construct.

from
AU$39
Visitors enjoying the view from Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower.
Melbourne city skyline with prominent skyscrapers, view from Skydeck.
Child and adult exploring Melbourne Skydeck model at Eureka Tower.
Viewing Melbourne from Eureka Tower Skydeck at sunset.
Child using a telescope at Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka Tower.
Visitor taking a photo at Melbourne Skydeck with city view in background.
Visitors enjoying the view from Melbourne Skydeck during the Edge Experience.
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  • With this ticket, ascend to the top of Melbourne Skydeck in just 30 seconds on a swift elevator ride. Admire the vast unfolding cityscape!

  • Use viewfinders for stellar views of the Central Business District including Eureka Tower – one of the tallest residential buildings in the city.

  • Nothing beats the rush of standing on the Edge, a transparent glass cube suspended nearly 300 meters above the street. It's a thrill like no other!

  • With free Wi-Fi available on the deck, share stunning photos instantly with your loved ones and get complimentary digital photos!

  • Celebrate Father’s Day at Melbourne Skydeck with a special beer offer for dads on 6–7 September.

  • Fun Fact: Melbourne Skydeck is the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere.

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  • With this ticket, ascend to the top of Melbourne Skydeck in just 30 seconds on a swift elevator ride. Admire the vast unfolding cityscape!

  • Use viewfinders for stellar views of the Central Business District including Eureka Tower – one of the tallest residential buildings in the city.

  • Nothing beats the rush of standing on the Edge, a transparent glass cube suspended nearly 300 meters above the street. It's a thrill like no other!

  • With free Wi-Fi available on the deck, share stunning photos instantly with your loved ones and get complimentary digital photos!

  • Celebrate Father’s Day at Melbourne Skydeck with a special beer offer for dads on 6–7 September.

  • Fun Fact: Melbourne Skydeck is the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere.

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AU$55
Melbourne skyline view from Yarra River cruise with people enjoying the cityscape.
Visitors enjoying the view from Melbourne Skydeck at sunset.
Melbourne cityscape view from Skydeck, featuring skyscrapers and urban landscape.
Cruise captain checking tickets of guests on Yarra River sightseeing cruise.
Guests enjoying the Melbourne River Cruise with city skyline views.
Family observing miniature city model at Melbourne Skydeck.
Child looking through binoculars at Melbourne Skydeck.
Person taking a photo at Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka Tower.
Visitors enjoying the view at Melbourne Skydeck during Cocktails in the Clouds Experience.
Viewing Melbourne from Eureka Tower Skydeck at sunset.
Melbourne River Cruise boat docked with city skyline in the background.
Guest viewing Melbourne skyline from a river cruise.
Cruise boat on Yarra River passing under a bridge in Melbourne, Australia.
Guests enjoying Melbourne River Cruise with city skyline and greenery.
Melbourne skyline viewed from a river cruise under a bridge.
Melbourne skyline with Yarra River view, featuring city buildings and Ferris wheel.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • Save on Melbourne's best views: from 300m high atop the Melbourne Skydeck while leisurely cruising the Yarra River for 1-2 hours.

  • Get to the highest observation deck in the southern hemisphere. Do it in style, by riding the fastest elevator in the southern hemisphere.

  • Enjoy stunning 360°views of Melbourne spotting iconic landmarks. Spot them again as you sail the Yarra River for 1 or 2 hours (you choose).

  • Say hello to Herring Island, Federation Square, Royal Botanic Gardens, etc. Opt to greet major ports and docklands as well by upgrading your tour.

  • Fun fact: Ancient Chinese rever 88 as an auspicious number. The Skydeck sits on the 88th floor, wishing happiness and luck to everyone visiting!

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  • Save on Melbourne's best views: from 300m high atop the Melbourne Skydeck while leisurely cruising the Yarra River for 1-2 hours.

  • Get to the highest observation deck in the southern hemisphere. Do it in style, by riding the fastest elevator in the southern hemisphere.

  • Enjoy stunning 360°views of Melbourne spotting iconic landmarks. Spot them again as you sail the Yarra River for 1 or 2 hours (you choose).

  • Say hello to Herring Island, Federation Square, Royal Botanic Gardens, etc. Opt to greet major ports and docklands as well by upgrading your tour.

  • Fun fact: Ancient Chinese rever 88 as an auspicious number. The Skydeck sits on the 88th floor, wishing happiness and luck to everyone visiting!

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AU$80
Visitor experiencing virtual reality at Blue Planet Aquarium.
Melbourne skyline with prominent skyscraper, view from Melbourne Skydeck.
Person enjoying city view from Melbourne Skydeck at sunset, part of Max VR Experience.
Person using a VR device at Melbourne Skydeck with city view in background.
Person enjoying VR experience at Melbourne Skydeck.
Person experiencing virtual reality at Melbourne Skydeck Max VR Experience.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Flexible duration
  • Get blown away by Melbourne's breathtaking skyline from nearly 300 meters high at the Skydeck. It's the Southern Hemisphere's highest viewing point.

  • The VR journey a Voyager® Theatre features super 8K high-definition and 6-D sensations. Experience 16 of Melbourne's iconic experiences in just 11 minutes.

  • Become courtside at the Australian Open, take a ride on the scenic railway at Luna Park, and or zoom to the Melbourne Cup finish line!

  • Celebrate Father’s Day at Melbourne Skydeck with a special beer offer for dads on 6–7 September.

  • Did you know that the Skydeck is equipped with 30 viewfinders, helping you to locate various city landmarks? It's like a giant, interactive map of Melbourne!

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  • Get blown away by Melbourne's breathtaking skyline from nearly 300 meters high at the Skydeck. It's the Southern Hemisphere's highest viewing point.

  • The VR journey a Voyager® Theatre features super 8K high-definition and 6-D sensations. Experience 16 of Melbourne's iconic experiences in just 11 minutes.

  • Become courtside at the Australian Open, take a ride on the scenic railway at Luna Park, and or zoom to the Melbourne Cup finish line!

  • Celebrate Father’s Day at Melbourne Skydeck with a special beer offer for dads on 6–7 September.

  • Did you know that the Skydeck is equipped with 30 viewfinders, helping you to locate various city landmarks? It's like a giant, interactive map of Melbourne!

from
AU$57
Father and son on Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower; penguins at Phillip Island Nature Parks.
Melbourne cityscape view from Eureka Tower Skydeck, overlooking Yarra River and urban skyline.
Child using a telescope at Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka Tower.
Child observing penguins at Phillip Island Nature Parks.
Visitors watching penguins at Phillip Island Nature Parks.
Melbourne cityscape with Eureka Tower and surrounding skyscrapers.
Child and adult exploring Melbourne Skydeck model at Eureka Tower.
Visitors enjoying the view from Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower.
Penguins walking on the beach at Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade.
Visitors seated at Phillip Island Nature Parks viewing area for Penguin Parade.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • With this combo ticket, you can take in the best views of Melbourne from the highest vantage and also get up close with the adorable wildlife at Phillip Island's Penguin Parade.

  • Discover both the rural and urban Australian landscapes at the best price with this combo sightseeing visit and wildlife tour.

  • Ascend 300 meters above ground level to Melbourne Skydeck's observation deck and spot the city's top landmarks, including the MCG, Federation Square, and Flinders Street Station.

  • Catch a glimpse of little penguins returning to their homes at dusk from the general platform in the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island, which is only 90 minutes from Melbourne.

  • Fun fact: The tower features the southern hemisphere's fastest elevator, which takes 38 seconds to reach the 88th floor observation deck.

  • Fun fact: Phillip Island is home to one of the largest little penguin colonies in Australia.

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  • With this combo ticket, you can take in the best views of Melbourne from the highest vantage and also get up close with the adorable wildlife at Phillip Island's Penguin Parade.

  • Discover both the rural and urban Australian landscapes at the best price with this combo sightseeing visit and wildlife tour.

  • Ascend 300 meters above ground level to Melbourne Skydeck's observation deck and spot the city's top landmarks, including the MCG, Federation Square, and Flinders Street Station.

  • Catch a glimpse of little penguins returning to their homes at dusk from the general platform in the world-famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island, which is only 90 minutes from Melbourne.

  • Fun fact: The tower features the southern hemisphere's fastest elevator, which takes 38 seconds to reach the 88th floor observation deck.

  • Fun fact: Phillip Island is home to one of the largest little penguin colonies in Australia.

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AU$72
Family observing miniature city model at Melbourne Skydeck.
Child and adult exploring Melbourne Skydeck model during Ultimate Skydeck Experience.
Person enjoying virtual reality experience at Melbourne Skydeck.
Woman photographing view at Melbourne Skydeck.
Visitors enjoying the view from Melbourne Skydeck during the Ultimate Skydeck Experience.
Visitors enjoying the view from The Edge at Melbourne Skydeck.
Melbourne skyline with prominent skyscraper view from Skydeck experience.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Flexible duration
  • Elevate your Melbourne as you take in Melbourne's cityscape from the Southern Hemisphere's highest viewing platform

  • Hover 300m above ground in the glass cube, the Edge, and take in panoramic city views.

  • Ride the VR pod chairs and explore 16 iconic Melbourne spots via VR in the Voyager Theatre, a Southern Hemisphere's first.

  • Fun Fact: Voyager® Theatre's virtual reality experience is not only the first in the Southern Hemisphere but also the largest of its kind in the world.

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  • Elevate your Melbourne as you take in Melbourne's cityscape from the Southern Hemisphere's highest viewing platform

  • Hover 300m above ground in the glass cube, the Edge, and take in panoramic city views.

  • Ride the VR pod chairs and explore 16 iconic Melbourne spots via VR in the Voyager Theatre, a Southern Hemisphere's first.

  • Fun Fact: Voyager® Theatre's virtual reality experience is not only the first in the Southern Hemisphere but also the largest of its kind in the world.

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AU$72
Visitors exploring Melbourne Museum exhibit and enjoying views from Melbourne Skydeck.
Triceratops skeleton exhibit at Melbourne Museum with visitors observing.
Children interacting with butterfly exhibit at Melbourne Museum.
Melbourne cityscape with Eureka Tower and surrounding skyscrapers.
Person taking a photo at Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka Tower.
Melbourne Museum entrance illuminated at dusk, showcasing modern architecture.
Dinosaur skeleton exhibit at Melbourne Museum.
Horse exhibit at Melbourne Museum with visitors observing.
Tour guide explaining exhibits to visitors at Melbourne Museum.
Melbourne cityscape view from Eureka Tower Skydeck at sunset.
Child using a telescope at Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka Tower.
Viewing Melbourne from Eureka Tower Skydeck at sunset.
Person enjoying VR experience at Voyager Theatre.
Cocktails with garnishes.
Flexible duration
  • Experience Melbourne’s top museum and its highest city views with one easy combo ticket—save on entry and skip separate bookings.

  • Melbourne Museum brings Australia’s stories to life, from dinosaur fossils and Indigenous heritage to immersive galleries for all ages.

  • Melbourne Skydeck offers breathtaking 360° views from the 88th floor—spot city icons, enjoy the open-air terrace, and relax at Bar 88.

  • Both attractions are centrally located and easily reached by public transport or car, making it simple to fit both into your itinerary.

  • Visit both in one day or on separate days—most visitors spend 2.5 to 3 hours at Melbourne Museum and 1 to 1.5 hours at Skydeck for the full experience.

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  • Experience Melbourne’s top museum and its highest city views with one easy combo ticket—save on entry and skip separate bookings.

  • Melbourne Museum brings Australia’s stories to life, from dinosaur fossils and Indigenous heritage to immersive galleries for all ages.

  • Melbourne Skydeck offers breathtaking 360° views from the 88th floor—spot city icons, enjoy the open-air terrace, and relax at Bar 88.

  • Both attractions are centrally located and easily reached by public transport or car, making it simple to fit both into your itinerary.

  • Visit both in one day or on separate days—most visitors spend 2.5 to 3 hours at Melbourne Museum and 1 to 1.5 hours at Skydeck for the full experience.

from AU$57
AU$53.58

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Child using telescope at Melbourne Skydeck and exploring SEA LIFE Aquarium tunnel.
Melbourne city skyline with prominent skyscrapers, view from Skydeck.
Child and adult exploring Melbourne Skydeck model at Eureka Tower.
Visitors enjoying the view from Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower.
Viewing Melbourne from Eureka Tower Skydeck at sunset.
Visitor taking a photo at Melbourne Skydeck with city view in background.
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium exterior with city skyline in the background.
Child observing fish through a dome at Sea Life Melbourne interactive display.
Saltwater crocodile in Croc Lair, Sea Life Melbourne, viewed by a child.
Gentoo penguins in Penguin Playground at Sea Life Melbourne with visitors.
Coral caves exhibit at Sea Life Melbourne featuring vibrant marine life.
Rays swimming in a circular tank at Bay of Rays, Sea Life Melbourne.
Lionfish swimming in the Shipwreck Explorer exhibit at Sea Life Melbourne.
Child exploring sea urchin at interactive Rockpools exhibit, Sea Life Melbourne.
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  • Zoom up to Melbourne Skydeck on the 88th floor, absorbing panoramic city vistas and pinpointing landmarks with visitor guide brochures in 9 languages.

  • From 300 meters above, view iconic spots like Albert Park Lake, the Dandenong Ranges, and Port Phillip Bay, all framed by the southern hemisphere's towering residential skyscraper.

  • Skip the long queues and explore the underwater world of over 10,000 marine animals at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, across 4 exciting zones.

  • Stroll through the transparent tunnel and witness marine life from the tropical Australian waters to Antarctica's icy realms. Get up close to penguins, sharks, and vibrant corals.

  • Fun Fact: The elevators that take visitors to the Skydeck travel at speeds of up to 9 meters per second, making the journey from the ground to the 88th floor in just about 40 seconds.

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  • Zoom up to Melbourne Skydeck on the 88th floor, absorbing panoramic city vistas and pinpointing landmarks with visitor guide brochures in 9 languages.

  • From 300 meters above, view iconic spots like Albert Park Lake, the Dandenong Ranges, and Port Phillip Bay, all framed by the southern hemisphere's towering residential skyscraper.

  • Skip the long queues and explore the underwater world of over 10,000 marine animals at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, across 4 exciting zones.

  • Stroll through the transparent tunnel and witness marine life from the tropical Australian waters to Antarctica's icy realms. Get up close to penguins, sharks, and vibrant corals.

  • Fun Fact: The elevators that take visitors to the Skydeck travel at speeds of up to 9 meters per second, making the journey from the ground to the 88th floor in just about 40 seconds.

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AU$77

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About Melbourne Skydeck

Catch your breath 300 meters above Melbourne at Skydeck. From stepping onto “The Edge” to sipping cocktails at Bar 88, enjoy unforgettable city and bay views with an extra dose of excitement.


Address
7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Also known as
Eureka Skydeck
Year opened
2007
Visitors per year
500000
Expected wait time - Standard
30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
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