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Published: February 24th 2008
Sky Tower
Not too far away from it at this point.For NZD $22.50, I went up to the main observation deck of the Sky Tower in downtown Auckland. You could pay an additional $3 and take an elevator a little further up to the Sky Deck, but I elected to not do that. Here are some photos that I took on that visit.
The Sky Tower itself is some 328 meters in total height. The main observation deck where I took my photos from is 186 meters above street level. The Sky Deck is another 34 meters higher at 220 meters above street level. Some great views were to be had from that elevation.
The Sky Tower also has what is known as the Sky Jump. They put you in a harness fixed to cable, and drop you over the side of the building from 192 meters above street level. You supposedly reach speeds of up to 85 kph (52.8 mph), but clearly your descent speed is being controlled. Must be a bit of a rush though, but I did not try it.
For more information on the Sky Tower experience click
here.
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