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The southern hemisphere’s highest observation deck.

Melbourne Skydeck · Southbank

Melbourne’s skyline reflected in the Yarra River at night

Photo: Dimitrije Matovic / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Display cropped. Illustrative Melbourne skyline, not a view from the observation deck.

About this place

Look across the city from level 88 of Eureka Tower. The operator and city tourism site identify it as the southern hemisphere’s highest observation deck.

The record

Comparison: Public observation decks in the southern hemisphere.

This is an observation-deck claim, not a claim that Eureka is the tallest building. Visibility varies.

Visiting

Check tickets and visibility before booking.

Check the operator’s current access information before visiting. Occasion tags are editorial suggestions. They do not certify accessibility or opening hours.

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Sources

Sources checked 23 September 2026. A publisher’s claim is attributed; it is not a complete independent survey.