How to get to Sydney Tower

Sydney Tower stands in the centre of the CBD, on top of the Westfield Sydney shopping centre between Pitt Street Mall and Castlereagh Street. You do not enter at the foot of the tower: the way in is inside the mall, up on Level 5.

From St James Station to the Sydney Tower entrance

St James, on the City Circle, is the closest station: about 2 minutes on foot to Westfield, then a lift ride up.

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    Train to St James

    City Circle trains stop here, including the T8 from Sydney Airport.

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    Walk to Market Street

    Walk to Westfield Sydney on Market Street, at the corner of Pitt Street.

    2 min
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    Market Street lifts to Level 5

    Take the lifts on the Market Street side of the mall up to Level 5, the food court level.

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    Two left turns to admissions

    Leaving the lift, turn left twice and walk to the end of the corridor. Signs for Sydney Tower Eye lead to the desk.

Other ways to reach Sydney Tower

Town Hall and Martin Place stations: both are a 5 to 10 minute walk, Town Hall along George Street and up Market Street, Martin Place down Castlereagh or Pitt Street.

Metro: Gadigal Station is a 7-minute walk.

From the airport: T8 trains from both airport stations run to Central and on around the City Circle to St James. The airport stations add an access fee to the fare.

Bus: routes along George Street stop at the Queen Victoria Building, and routes along Elizabeth Street at St James Station and Hyde Park.

Taxi or rideshare: ask for the corner of Market and Pitt Streets, or Market and Castlereagh Streets.

Car: several car parks in the centre offer discounted parking for tower visitors; the list is on the official Sydney Tower Eye website.

Sydney Tower Eye address and operating hours

Address
Level 5, Westfield Sydney, 108 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Opening hours
  • Daily11:00 ⁠–⁠ 20:00
  • Last admission1 hour before closing

Hours can change for special events and public holidays. SKYWALK and the tower's restaurants keep their own times.

Which floor of Westfield is Sydney Tower Eye on?

The admissions desk is on Level 5, by the food court. The restaurants are reached from a separate lift lobby on Level 4. Restaurants at Sydney Tower

Is Sydney Tower near Darling Harbour?

Yes, SEA LIFE and the other Darling Harbour attractions are a 5 to 10 minute walk along Market Street or King Street, handy for a combo pass.

Can I store my luggage before going up?

Large suitcases are not allowed up the tower. Westfield's concierge on Level 6 keeps bags for A$5.

Is the route step-free?

Yes. Lifts run from Market Street to Level 5, and the attraction is wheelchair accessible; a few wheelchairs can be borrowed at admissions in exchange for ID.