Sydney, August 16, 2011 - Open your eyes to a whole new experience as the Sydney Tower Eye launches this September.Perfectly timed for September school holidays, and coinciding with Sydney Tower’s 30th birthday the new Sydney Tower Eye viewing experience is set to re-launch on September 23. The new Sydney Tower Eye is bringing the best views in Sydney to brand new heights.
Starting from the base level of Sydney Tower - Level 5 Westfield Shopping Centre in the centre of the city - the new Sydney Tower Eye offers guests breathtaking views of one of the world’s most beautiful and captivating cities and provides the ultimate introduction, or reintroduction, to Sydney. The Sydney Tower Eye will incite pride within its domestic visitors, and delight internationals as they soar above the city streets and experience 360 degree views of this magnificent city.
Each visitor will begin their Sydney Tower Eye experience with a prelude to the amazing views they’ll experience above - a preshow of fascinating facts and history about Sydney Tower’s construction and Australia, coupled by sweeping images of iconic Sydney.
Next, visitors will enter the new 4D cinema – featuring the first 4D film ever produced in Australia. The 4D cinema experience uncovers a new dimension to Sydney with spectacular footage transporting you across Sydney Harbour, its famous coastline, iconic landmarks and events that are integral to the city. The engaging film experience is taken to the fourth dimension with evocative in-theatre effects including wind, bubbles and fire - a perfect way to get to know the inspiring city of Sydney.
Up at the top, the renovated Observation Deck will look brand new with contemporary refurbishments and state-of-the-art technology, including high powered binoculars and multilingual touch screen panels that tell every visitor interesting facts about Sydney’s famous landmarks. Visitors will be completely surrounded with sky-high views that stretch more than 80km in any direction and will be able to see from the Blue Mountains in the far west, to Botany Bay in the south, to Sydney Harbour in the north and the Pacific Ocean in the east, and everything in between.
Sydney Tower Eye visitors can take their experience to a higher level and join the SKYWALK. This premium experience allows visitors to soak up exhilarating, outdoor, open-air views 260m above ground level, on the roof of the Observation Deck. Visitors will be guided by experts who know the ins and outs of Sydney during a full 45 minute tour around the top of Sydney’s highest peak - Sydney Tower.
Visiting the new Sydney Tower Eye is the perfect way to celebrate this inspiring and beautiful city and acknowledge the 30th anniversary of one of Sydney’s most iconic buildings, while also spending time with the family during the school holidays. Whether gazing at the breathtaking views from the top or getting swept away by the journey of the 4D cinema, Sydney Tower Eye is set to wow both Sydney-siders and visitors alike.
For more details or to pre-register for a 20% discount, click here: www.sydneytowereye.com.au
THE DETAILS:
What: Sydney Tower Eye opening in September 2011
When: Friday, September 23rd
Opening hours: 9.00am-10.30pm
Enquiries: +61 2 9333 9222
