Sky Tower - Auckland, New Zealand
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S 36° 50.914 E 174° 45.734
60H E 300483 N 5919588
The Sky Tower is an observation and telecommunications tower located on the corner of Victoria and Federal Streets in the Auckland Central Business District in Auckland City. It attracts an average of 1,150 visitors per day, over 415,000 per year.
Waymark Code: WMMZF5
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 11/28/2014
Views: 12
The Sky Tower is 328 metres (1,076 ft) tall, as measured from ground level to the top of the mast, making it the tallest man-made structure in the Southern Hemisphere. Taking two years and 9 months to construct, the tower was opened on 3 March 1997, six months ahead of schedule. It has become an iconic landmark in Auckland's skyline due to its height and unique design.
The tower is part of the SKYCITY Auckland casino complex, originally built 1994 - 1997 for Harrah's Entertainment. The upper portion of the tower contains two restaurants and a cafe—including New Zealand's only revolving restaurant, located 190 m (620 ft) from the ground, which turns 360 degrees every hour. There is also a brasserie-style buffet located one floor above the main observatory level.
It has three observation decks at different heights, each providing 360-degree views of the city. The main observation level at 186 m (610 ft) has 38 mm (1.5 in) thick glass sections of flooring giving a view straight to the ground. The top observation deck labeled 'Skydeck' sits just below the main antenna at 220 m (720 ft) and gives views of up to 82 km (51 mi) in the distance.
The tower also features the 'SkyJump', a 192-metre (630 ft)jump from the observation deck, during which a jumper can reach up to 85 km/h (53 mph). The jump is guide-cable-controlled to prevent jumpers from colliding with the tower in case of wind gusts. Climbs into the antenna mast portion (300 m or 980 ft heights) are also possible for tour groups, as is a walk around the exterior.
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