Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck vs Art Gallery of New South Wales
Sydney Tower Eye and Skywalk and Art Gallery of New South Wales are both recommended by experts. Overall, Art Gallery of New South Wales ranks slightly better than Sydney Tower Eye and Skywalk. Art Gallery of New South Wales comes in at 94 with approval from 8 publications including Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck
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100 Market Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
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Fodor's
"Short of taking a scenic flight, a visit to the top of this 309-meter (1,000 foot) golden-turret-topped spike is the best way to see Sydney's spectacular layout."
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Concierge
"It's been dominating the skyline for a quarter of a century, as both the highest point in the city and the highest observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere."
Frommer's
"This addition to the Sydney thrill scene is a heart-stopping experience that is definitely not for people who are scared of heights."
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Lonely Planet
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"View Sydney in all its breathtaking glory from Sydney Tower Eye and the Observation Deck."
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Travel + Leisure
"Take an elevator to get to this bird’s-eye-viewing deck. It’s the perfect perch for catching a glimpse of the planes as they take off and land."
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Art Gallery of New South Wales
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Art Gallery Rd, The Domain, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
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Lonely Planet
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"With its classical Greek frontage and modern rear end, the ultrareputable Art Gallery of NSW plays a prominent and gregarious role in Sydney society."
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Fodor's
"Apart from Canberra's National Gallery, this is the best place to explore the evolution of European-influenced Australian art, as well as the distinctly different concepts that underlie Aboriginal art."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Modern and contemporary works are displayed in the gallery's light-filled spaces, which is located in beautiful parklands overlooking the Royal Botanic Gardens."
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Afar Magazine
"The Art Gallery of New South Wales is a stunningly beautiful gallery which houses an impressive collection of Australian indigenous art, as well as contemporary works."
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Definitely don't miss the Yiribana collection on the lower level.
Travel + Leisure
"The Art Gallery of New South Wales is your first port of call if you want to see a wide range of art both classic and contemporary, and admission is free to peruse its permanent collection."
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