The Sky Tower Photo: Sky Tower

The sky tower is one of the most breathtaking sights of New Zealand. It is the tallest building in the southern hemisphere and the tallest man in New Zealand. The height of the sky tower is 328 meters. The tower was built by the construction company Fletcher Construction, the design of the tower was designed by Gordon Moller. For the construction of the tower was spent 2 years and 9 months, according to the plan we had for six months more. Tower design provides for the possibility of storms with wind gusts up to 200 km/h and earthquake of 8 points within a radius of 20 km from the tower.

Three glass elevators to the sky tower can take 225 people at a time. The elevators run on a schedule every 15 minutes. They move at a speed of 18 km/hour, spending thus on a trip to the top only 40 seconds. On the tower there are 3 viewing platforms, each of which commands a beautiful view of 360 degrees. On a clear day, the distance to nearby tribes, is located 82 km

The sky tower, besides the opportunity to enjoy unprecedented views of the environs of Auckland, offers great opportunities for entertainment. In its depths, anyone can visit any of the 11 restaurants and 10 bars, each of which has its own kitchen, theme and atmosphere.

In the sky tower there are two hotel Skycity Hotel and Skycity Grand Hotel offers a variety of accommodation, catering and rental period, depending on the needs of tourists. There is even a casino where anyone can play poker.

The most daring can experience all the delights of ski jumping (SkyJump). Under the supervision of an experienced instructor extreme lovers falling from a height of 192 meters down. The flight lasts about 11 seconds and runs at a speed of about 85 km/h. The flight ends with a smooth landing in the Sky City Plaza. Flying is so safe that this service is available for those who wish almost any age.

For holding various business events in the sky tower provides a venue for conferences and events SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre with an area of 5 000 sq. m. in Addition to conferences in the tower there are all conditions for banquets, exhibitions, meetings, web conferences, gala dinners, awards ceremonies, charity dinners, etc.

Auckland, the sky tower is in fact a city within a city.

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