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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
Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck
9 / 10
100 Market Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Concierge 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 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." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"View Sydney in all its breathtaking glory from Sydney Tower Eye and the Observation Deck." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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." Full review
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Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery of New South Wales
9 / 10
Art Gallery Rd, The Domain, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With its classical Greek frontage and modern rear end, the ultrareputable Art Gallery of NSW plays a prominent and gregarious role in Sydney society." Full review
Fodor's 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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler 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." Full review
Afar Magazine 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." Full review
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Definitely don't miss the Yiribana collection on the lower level.
Travel + Leisure 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." Full review
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