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Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck vs Elizabeth Bay House
Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK and Elizabeth Bay House are both rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK ranks significantly higher than Elizabeth Bay House. Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK comes in at 85 with accolades from 7 sources including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Time Out.
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
Top Choice
"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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Elizabeth Bay House
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Seven Onslow Avenue, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, New South Wales 2011
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Fodor's
"Much of this densely populated but still-charming harborside suburb was originally part of the extensive Elizabeth Bay House grounds."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Completed in 1839 for Colonial Secretary Alexander Macleay, this elegant neoclassical mansion by architect John Verge was one of the finest houses in the colony (and still is)."
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Fodor's
"The most striking feature is an oval-shaped salon with a winding staircase, naturally lighted by glass panels in the domed roof. The view from the front-facing windows across Elizabeth Bay is stunning."
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Time Out
"The beautiful house (now run by the Historic Houses Trust) still breathes noblesse, wealth and good taste. Rooms are furnished as they would have been in its heyday."
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Frommer's
"Perched on a headland with some of the best harbor views in Sydney, this colonial mansion was built in 1835 and was considered “the finest house in the colony"
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