All great cities in the world have great icons. And that icon is a point of recognition for it. And that’s what Eureka Tower is for Melbourne. It is a glistening, urban skyscraper in the modern, cosmopolitan city of Melbourne. It was named after the Eureka Stockade, which was a rebellion during the Victorian gold rush in 1854 and it is one of the famous places to visit in Melbourne.
The Eureka Tower is more than just a tall building, it is a popular tourist spot. The tower stands tall at 297 meters (975 ft.). The building is gold-plated and is next to the Yarra River, in the center of the Southbank precinct. The top 10 floors have 24 carat (99.9%) gold plated glass windows. There is a constant system of pumps moving water between the two 300,000-liter tanks so it can beat the wind-induced oscillations.
What makes this a very popular spot for tourists is the fantastic view from the Eureka Towers. From the top floors, one can get unrivaled views. This also happens to be the highest observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere. There are a whole lot of things that you can do here. In fact, the towers also have a range of activities available for everyone from kids to adults. There are interactive games, one can dine here and also do some shopping.
These towers are more than just a tourist spots. You get to experience going up at speed -- quite enthralling. Plus, there’s something very soothing about being at a spectacular height. It still remains to be the third tallest building in Australia, with the Q1 in Queensland and Australia 108 leading the way.
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Eureka Tower Melbourne (Melbourne Skydeck) Highlights
• Stand at the highest vantage point of a residential and public building in Melbourne
• Admire the gorgeous and eye-catching panoramic views of the city from the Eureka Tower Melbourne, especially during the evening
• Climb to the top of the observation deck on the Eureka Tower Melbourne and enjoy the feeling of being on top of the world
• Experience the thrill and excitement of standing on a glass cube at The Edge that stands almost 300 meters above ground level.
• Go on an exploration journey of Melbourne and Victoria in glorious super high-definition video and sensory immersion at the Voyager Theater on the Eureka Tower Melbourne.
• Get a photo souvenir on The Edge to take back memories that you have spent on the Eureka Tower and cherish the memory for a lifetime.
• Savor the taste of the delicious assortment of snacks and drinks served at Bar 88 and Eureka 89 restaurant.
• Use the elevators to move to the top of the skyscraper while watching the beautiful views of the city.
How To Reach Eureka Tower Melbourne (Melbourne Skydeck)
Easy accessibility from the Melbourne airport makes visiting the Eureka Towers a simple affair. In fact, the tower is just about 23 km from the Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Taxi: One can either reach the building via a cab or taxi. There are airport shuttles and sky-bus available too. This takes about 20-40 minutes, as per the traffic. Just get the CityLink pass to drive privately. If you are using a local transport mode, you just have to pay for the toll and make your way to the tower.
Bus: Alternatively, there are also public buses ferrying too and fro, which can take up to 70 minutes. You can directly access the tower via the Tullamarine Freeway.
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Best Time To Visit Eureka Tower Melbourne (Melbourne Skydeck)
Ideally the best time to visit the tower would be right around sunset or about 5:00 PM. One can visit early in the evening and stay till night time. This way you can get the best of both worlds — see the sunset and enjoy the glistening skylight of the city too.
Ideally the Spring/ Summer time would be ideal to visit Australia. Do keep in mind that the winters in the Southern Hemisphere are not the same as ours. In fact, in the months of September to February are suggested to visit the area. The temperatures are not very high or low during this period and you can get a clearer view of the surroundings from the tower.
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Eureka Skydeck
The major attraction of this tower is the 88th floor. At the height of about 285 meters above sea level, is the Eureka Skydeck. This deck gives a breathtaking view of Melbourne and is regarded as one of the most visited observation decks in the world. You also get free WIFI, a small kiosk that includes sandwiches and hot drinks and seating options.
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The Edge
There is a $12 adult fee and $8 children fee to enter The Edge. In this indoor activity you can suspend almost 300 meters in a glass cube from the 88th floor of Melbourne’s glass tower. The Edge is a cube that protrudes outside and is made of glass walls along with the ceiling and floor — all to give you just the view you seek.
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VR Plank Experience
Make the most of Eureka Skydeck’s VR Experience and get over the fear of heights. All of this is possible with the comfort of a digital headset. You can enjoy the Skydeck Plank as you try balancing on a plank. VR helps to simulate a treacherous balancing act. You can make your way back to the wooden beam and feel strong winds — thanks to illusion. The challenge is available for $10.
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Dining and bar at Eureka Skydeck
Dining at Eureka 89, which is on the top floor of Eureka Tower is a truly memorable experience. The restaurant offers a 5 or 7 course degustation menu. They have seating for tables of 2 and also for bigger groups of up to 24. You can book in advance from Monday to Saturday evenings. There is also a selected Sunday lunch available.
Eureka 89 is available for both private and corporate events. One can celebrate a wedding or special occasion here too.There are special events and galas throughout the year too. For example, there is a special menu for the Chinese New Year and romantic dining available for Valentine’s Day.A vegetarian menu is available too.
Reservations are advised because there is prepayment required. This will prevent disappointment and ensure you get a good table and enjoy the experience.The bookings for dining are available up to 4 weeks in advance. So if you are planning on dining here, do the needful.
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