Sydney Tower Eye Observation DeckvsSea Life Sydney Aquarium
Both are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK is preferred by most writers compared to Sea Life Sydney Aquarium. Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK comes in at #6 in Sydney with praise from 6 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and concierge.com.
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." 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
Sea Life Sydney Aquarium Fodor's Concierge Time Out Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Frommer's
Aquarium Pier, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
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Fodor's "The larger and more modern of Sydney's public aquariums presents a fascinating view of the underwater world, with saltwater crocodiles, giant sea turtles, and delicate, multicolor fish." Full review
Concierge "Giant stingrays, sharks, huge turtles, and thousands of fish swim right over your head as you walk through this aquarium's feature attraction, an underwater glass tunnel."
Time Out "Highlights include Shark Valley, the Great Barrier Reef exhibit, Japanese Spider crabs and the Bay of Rays." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The star attractions are the Shark Walk, a 165m tunnel submerged at the bottom of a tank housing sharks, rays and Queensland groper, and an immersive "penguin expedition" by boat." Full review
Afar Magazine "Aquariums are a must for ocean lovers. Yes, Sydney's Sea Life Aquarium is located in the touristy hub of Darling Harbour, but the unique species and ecosystems that you can view make it..." Full review
Frommer's "The main attractions are the underwater walkways through two enormous tanks...other exhibits include a section on the Great Barrier Reef, where thousands of colorful fish school around coral outcrops." Full review
