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Sydney Tower Eye Observation DeckvsArt 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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Concierge
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
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." Full review
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." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"View Sydney in all its breathtaking glory from Sydney Tower Eye and the Observation Deck." Full review
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
Travel + Leisure "The Skywalk, part of the Sydney Tower, is the highest open-air attraction in the city." Full review
Time Out "Sydney Tower provides a panoramic 360-degree view from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Blue Mountains in the west." Full review
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The Skywalk... awesome day or night, but keep an eye on the sky.
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Topping out at 309m, Sydney Tower is the highest building in Sydney." Full review
The Telegraph "The 360-degree views stretch west to the Blue Mountains, north across the Harbour Bridge, east along the headlands and out to the Pacific Ocean, and south to the shores of historic Botany Bay." Full review
Art Gallery of New South Wales Lonely Planet Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide Time Out The Telegraph Frommer's
Art Gallery Rd, The Domain, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
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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 "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 "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 "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 "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
Travel + Leisure "It's an imposing classical building opposite the Royal Botanic Garden. Australian, Aboriginal, Asian, and European art stars, with a free permanent collection and changing exhibitions." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"A superb panorama of European and Australian artwork including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art." Full review
Time Out "One of the best free things to do in Sydney is to see a movie at the Art Gallery of NSW. They offer year-round programs of screenings in support of their major exhibitions and they are..." Full review
The Telegraph "houses an eclectic mix of Western, Contemporary, Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Pacific and Asian art. " Full review
Frommer's "This beautiful gallery, established in 1871, has a fine collection of international and Australian art that you should take time to see" Full review
