Lisa S.

We had tickets to both the observation deck (inside) and the skywalk (outside). We got there early and checked in for the skywalk. While we waited, we cruised around the observation deck. 360 degree birdseye views of Sydney await you. At our skywalk time we reported to the checkin area and we ended up being the only people on the tour at that time. What a great opportunity to have a private tour of Sydney from above. Yuno was our guide and Lucinda our photographer. They were amazing. So knowledgeable about the city and lots of fun photo ops. It's quite the process to get ready to go outside. You wear a harness (kind of like zip lining). Over your harness goes a blue suit. Just before you go out, you can put on a warm coat over your gear and you also add a guide wire. The guide wire hooks into a track so there is no way you will fall off. It can get windy and cold up there so put on the jacket. There are glass floors along the track which are cool. At each direction (n-s-e-w) your guide gives an overview of what you are seeing. The whole event was way cooler than I thought it would be. We were outside for over 30 minutes. We were very glad we got tickets to try this.

Em T.

I had the pleasure of visiting the Sky Tower Sky Feast for lunch with my Mum while visiting Sydney this week. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food at the buffet selection. It was a similar experience to what I have had at the Conservatory years ago at the Crown Casino in Melbourne. The restaurant is revolving and you'll be given a point of interest in the room to act as a guide as to where your table is located as by the time you go and grab your plates from the middle of the room, your table will have moved from where you left it. A free drink is included. I had the sparkling wine and my Mum the Sauv Blanc. Both were good. The service was friendly and attentive enough. There is a helpful desk to get you checked in at the bottom in time for your reservation. You will be scanned for weapons etc and bags looked through before going up, which I think was good for everyone's safety up there. It's on the 84th or so floor with only the elevator to get you up and down. The elevator moves pretty quickly but not uncomfortably so. I'm so glad we got to experience this and the views of the city were like none other. I'd love to do this again. Lunch was really ideal as the views were very clear and not just night lights.

Brion C.

To get a good perspective of just how vast Sydney Harbor is, go to the top of the Sydney Tower Eye. With 360 degree views, you can get a great perspective of expanse of Sydney. A must do for fans of Sydney.

James A.

Had a wonderful seafood buffet with Australian sourced food in a rotating restaurant, one thousand feet above the ground. It was a unique experience. The Sydney Tower was built in 1981, and has housed various restaurants at the top. In 2020, a new restaurant (Skyfeast) opened, and was the restaurant my brother and I had the opportunity to indulge in during our 3 day visit in Sydney between cruises. It has various pricing, with our lunch meal (served from 11:30 - 3:00 PM with last reservations at 1:30) being AU$90 on a weekday. The tower is built on top of a very large 4 story shopping center (Westfield Sydney), and one needs to make their way to check-in. Once verified, you will be put in queue to take the next available high-speed elevator. There are three of them, each able to hold 8 people or so (tightly) and took over a minute to get to the thousand feet top (you ears can definitely pop). Once you exit, you see the maiter'd, who escorts you to your table. One can do an upgrade for AU$20 to get guaranteed window seating. There were six buffet tables scattered throughout, and since they are stationary while the tables are moving, the buffet will actually come to you if you wait long enough. It takes 77 minutes for one full rotation, and there is a 90 minute time limit, so you can definitely see all the outside sights. It really made me appreciate how different the Sydney skyline was from different directions, and just how much water there is surrounding it. As for the food, if you like expensive seafood towers at steakhouses, this place is a dream. There were giant head-on crystal bay prawns. Freshly shucked Sydney rock oysters. Kinawooka black mussels. Shovel-nosed lobster. Blue swimmer crab and snow crab, a bit difficult to eat buy having such sweet crab meat. Manila clams, which I discovered I enjoy eating cold as much as I enjoy it stir-fried. I had all of it...multiple times. I really do think the act of having to remove the inedible pieces/shells makes you eat slower and appreciate the food even more. On the same buffet table, were different types of sushi (maki), which were OK. If you prefer non-cold (warmed) seafood, there was snapper, salmon, and fish nuggets available. They also had various roasted meats (beef, chicken, lamb, pork) that were pre-carved for you to take, and a small but varied salad bar with antipasto. Only one soup was available, a malay inspired laksa, and there other buffet staples like noodles, potatoes, and various vegetables. But honestly, I didn't try much of it, instead focusing pretty much on the items in the previous paragraph. There was also a dessert table, with a variety of small portions of various cakes and pies. Next to it, was a small soft serve ice cream machine along with toppings and sauces. Strangely, it clearly stated that it was gluten-free ice cream...isn't all dairy ice cream, non-gluten? Space is at a premium up there, so have be careful walking around. But all patrons and staff were judicious and polite. It was relatively full when we arrived, with it significantly clearing out by 2. Once done, it's a matter of waiting for the elevator to take you down (timed at over 75 seconds)...though you will probably be too stuffed to do much more shopping at that point.

Helene S.

The Sydney Tower Eye is the tallest building in Sydney and the second highest observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere. It was designed to withstand earthquakes and extreme wind. It has been featured in movies like Finding Nemo, The Rescuers Down Under and Mission: Impossible 2. Great views from the elevated observation decks. Look at the informational screens to figure out landmarks. Good view of the Sydney Harbor Bridge, the Queen Victoria Building and St. Mary's Cathedral. The Sydney Opera House is a bit hidden behind other skyscrapers. We went on a misty early evening. Sydney looked quite magical. Located in Westfields, the entrance is on the fifth floor.

Christina R.

Walking through Westfield Sydney Mall, it was very, very easy to find the entrance to Sydney Eye Tower. There were signs everywhere telling you how to get to the 5th floor. We did not have an issue at all and honestly, we are the type of people who look for an entrance for something for a little too long, so what I'm hoping is that signage is just much better now than it was before. We had tickets purchased online so we went directly in. There was no movie or anything like that for us but there was a series of displays that gave some informational stuff about the tower and about Sydney. In all honestly, we kind of blew past all this because it didn't capture our attention. I will admit I would have liked to have more information on the building of this tower, as I'm used to getting when visiting other observation towers in other cities. There was a security checkpoint that literally was a joke. I don't think I even understand why it's there. What's the point of going through a metal detector when you can just push your literal luggage past on the table? They don't look in the bags or have them go through x-ray or anything like that. They essentially just hold your contraband for you while you get checked for metal on your actual person. The elevator ride up was a bit lackluster. It was a cool shape (and very small) and there was a camera to one of the other cars but we didn't even realize we were moving for quite a bit. The views are really nice but like others have said before, don't be disappointed that the Harbor Bridge and the Opera House are not in full view. Actually, the Opera House, you can only see a slight sliver of it. The rest of the views are lovely though.

Intera S.

Traveled to the Tower Eye through Westfield Sydney Level 4 and agree with other yelpers - it was super easy to find! My group reserved ahead of time and were swiftly checked in, went straight to security/bag check, then lifted to the floor for SkyFeast via elevator. As soon as we got off, our table was ready and our server was very attentive. The view is great and a once in a lifetime opportunity if you ever come to Sydney. You also get one free drink (per person) on a curated drink menu so please take advantage of that. Lastly, for the limited options in the Buffet, I thought the food was just mediocre. You're definitely paying for the view. We paid $360 aud for 3 people so use that information with what you will.

John C.

What a wonderful place in Sydney to have lunch as the tower rotates, and you can look out over the city from a perspective that very few get to see.

Andrea U.

It is 250 metres above street level and the highest point in Sydney. It's where we started our Sydney adventure, a 4D short film about Sydney accompanied by mist spays and bubbles than we took the lift up to the viewing area. The 360 degree Views stretch out as far as the eye can see in all directions, we gazed out across the beautiful harbor city and were captivated. In the spring we saw an explosion of Jacaranda Trees covers the Eastern Suburbs in vibrant splashes of purple. The Eye says Westfield on it, as is the neighboring mall. It's a landmark in the Sydney skyline and a marker for the high end shopping district. For an extra $80 we could go outside an circumnavigate the tower along the ledge.

Michael B.

I wanted to purchase the deluxe Sydney Tower VIP Experience package that costs $178 AUD. When I tried to buy the ticket online, however, an error message said that I needed to purchase at least two tickets in order for the transaction to go through. Naturally, as a single traveler, I was taken aback by this and sent an inquiry to customer service. Customer service replied fairly quickly and this is what they said: "The Sydney Tower Eye VIP Experience includes the SKYWALK experience, and this experience is only available for a minimum of 2 people for staffing, health and safety reasons. We cannot under any circumstance accept SKYWALK bookings for one person only." In the 2-1/2 years of the pandemic, I have NEVER seen anything like this. The policy makes absolutely no sense whatsoever and seems geared towards forcing single travelers to pay double. I am a single traveler and do not know anyone in Sydney who could take the second ticket. In any event, I shouldn't be penalized for being a single traveler and be forced to pay for another admission. There was no additional explanation besides the text above and a link to their safety protocols also does not explain why they can only take reservations in pairs. I responded to the message with my objections. I said that on my previous visit, I had regretted not visiting the Tower. But now, I never plan to visit it no matter how many times I go back to Sydney. I also said that on my previous visit to Australia, I found Australians very friendly, honest, and courteous and that this discriminatory policy is an unfortunate and notable exception to that impression.

Michael C.

I can see why this place has mostly 3 star reviews... To begin it's not exactly the easiest place to find. The entrance is through the mall on the 4th floor, through a maze of shops with different entrances on different streets. It can be a bit confusing since there is no direct entrance from the street that you can take, straight to the Tower. If you are used to visiting towers or Sky Decks with a view, this is a very, very ordinary trip. Nothing special, spectacular, breath taking, amazing or particularly interesting. The worst part is; the views of the most iconic structure in Sydney...shoot I reckon all of Australia is blocked!! There are several high rise buildings blocking the views of the Opera House. I believe it's only going to get worse in the future...I think there are plans to build more high rise towers that overlook the Sydney tower further obstructing the views of the Harbour. If you don't have anything to do...go ahead. I wouldn't recommend coming here. It's definitely not a must do of must see event.

I wanted to purchase the deluxe Sydney Tower VIP Experience package that costs $178 AUD. When I tried to buy the ticket online, however, an error message said that I needed to purchase at least two tickets in order for the transaction to go through. Naturally, as a single traveler, I was taken aback by this and sent an inquiry to customer service. Customer service replied fairly quickly and this is what they said: "The Sydney Tower Eye VIP Experience includes the SKYWALK experience, and this experience is only available for a minimum of 2 people for staffing, health and safety reasons. We cannot under any circumstance accept SKYWALK bookings for one person only." In the 2-1/2 years of the pandemic, I have NEVER seen anything like this. The policy makes absolutely no sense whatsoever and seems geared towards forcing single travelers to pay double. I am a single traveler and do not know anyone in Sydney who could take the second ticket. In any event, I shouldn't be penalized for being a single traveler and be forced to pay for another admission. There was no additional explanation besides the text above and a link to their safety protocols also does not explain why they can only take reservations in pairs. I responded to the message with my objections. I said that on my previous visit, I had regretted not visiting the Tower. But now, I never plan to visit it no matter how many times I go back to Sydney. I also said that on my previous visit to Australia, I found Australians very friendly, honest, and courteous and that this discriminatory policy is an unfortunate and notable exception to that impression.

Connie M.

Magnificent views of Sydney from above! The tower is located at Westfield, so it's very easy to locate and there's a lot of public transportations nearby. Before you actually see the views, they play a 4d mini film which was okay, I guess; definitely something I could do without. After the film is when the fun starts. You go up the elevators and once the doors open you're greeted with a spectacular view of Sydney. Given the design of the building, you can walk around and see the city from many angles. I could even spot the back of the Opera House! To save some money, buy the attraction pass before visiting.