Sky Tower

About

At 328 metres the Sky Tower is the tallest building in the southern hemisphere, and on a clear day the observation decks give you the whole isthmus at once, harbour on both sides. The main deck has glass floor panels set into it, which is either the best part or the one you walk around. There's a second, higher viewing level, and a revolving restaurant if you'd rather sit down with the view. Go near sunset if you can time it, when the city lights come up while there's still enough daylight to make out Rangitoto. It's entirely indoors, so it works when the weather doesn't, though a low cloud day will cost you the view entirely. Check conditions before buying. The same tower hosts the SkyWalk and SkyJump if you'd rather be outside it than in it.