Tower sights in Australia
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Eureka Tower
The new-in-2006 Eureka Tower epitomises Melbourne's push to live in apartments by becoming the world's tallest apartment building. It's enough to make anyone who's read JG Ballard's Highrise wide-eyed and nervous. But, the tower is good news for visitors who can scoot to the 88th-storey observation tower (compared to the Rialto's 55th) for wild views of the city and its surrounds.
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Sydney Tower & Skywalk
The 309m-tall Sydney Tower (built 1970–1981) is about as high as Sydneysiders get without wings or drugs – the 360-degree views from 250m up are unbeatable. On a clear day you’ll see west to the Blue Mountains, south to Botany Bay, east across the harbour to the silvery Pacific and down onto the city streets. Watch rain squalls shift across the suburbs on a stormy day… If you’re planning on visiting Sydney Aquarium or Sydney Wildlife World, check out the discounted combined tickets. Luke Skywalker aspirations? A relatively recent addition to Sydney’s big-ticket tourist checklist is Skywalk : don a spiffy ‘skysuit’, shackle yourself to the safety rail and step …
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Governors Phillip & Macquarie Towers
With much hullabaloo, plans were drawn up in the 1980s to develop the site of Governor Phillip’s first Government House, which had been semiderelict for 50 years. At the block’s northern end the remnant foundations of Government House were converted into First Government House Plaza and the Museum of Sydney, with Governors Phillip & Macquarie Towers looming large behind them. Clad in steel, granite and glass, Governor Phillip Tower (1993) is Sydney’s second-tallest building (254m including antennae), with the third-highest roofline. Its distinctive metallic-bladed top has earned it the nickname ‘the Milk Crate’.
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National Carillon
On Aspen Island is the 50m-high National Carillon, a gift from Britain on Canberra’s 50th anniversary in 1963. The tower has 55 bronze bells, weighing from 7kg to 6 tonnes each, making it one of the world’s largest musical instruments. Daily recitals are held – call ahead or check www.nationalcapital.gov.au then hit ‘visiting’ to download the latest schedule.
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Queens Wharf Tower
Get your bearings (and your heart racing) with a climb up 180 steps to the top of the 40.3m-high Queens Wharf Tower for a 360-degree view of the city.
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Daintree Discovery Centre
The Daintree Discovery Centre is a rainforest interpretive centre with advanced eco credentials. Its aerial walkway traverses the forest floor to a 23m viewing tower. Visitors are encouraged to use an audio guide, available in six languages. There are some short walks with interpretive panels and a small theatre runs films on the hippest of talking points - conservation. Jindalba Boardwalk weaves through the rainforest behind the centre.
You can have your entry ticket validated for seven days.
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