Despite the proliferation of skyscrapers, the 309m-tall Sydney Tower (completed in 1981) is still Sydney's highest structure.
Naturally, the main drawcard is the 360-degree vista from the 250m-high observation level branded as Sydney Tower Eye (sydneytowereye.com.au; adult/child $29/21 online). Adrenaline chasers can opt to tackle the Skywalk (from $95), a guided walk along a ledge circumnavigating the roof. Sydney Tower Eye is run by the same company as Sea Life, Wild Life and Madame Tussauds, with a baffling number of combo ticket options available. It stays open for the sunset views in the evening.
The tower features two revolving restaurants (a mediocre buffet and fine dining option) and Bar 83, where the $30-per-person minimum rivals the Sydney Tower Eye fee but includes food and drinks.
Tickets are cheaper online, or as part of a Sydney Attractions Pass. The entrance is on the 5th floor of the Westfield shopping center, near the food court but surprisingly poorly signposted.
