Auckland Sky Tower is 328m and the tallest man-made structure in New Zealand. Went to Auckland Sky Tower twice in my life, and the experience is slightly different both times.

Someone taught me the best time to enjoy such views are 1 hour before sunset. By doing so, you get to see the day view, watch the sunset and see the night view; all at 1 go at 1 ticket price!

First trip to Auckland Sky Tower

Went there for the first time with my Canadian colleague, Janice. It was an impromptu decision to visit the Sky Tower. We went in about 1 hour before sunset and camwhore all over the tower.

We started taking photos of our hands and legs and were giggling like mad. Even other visitors were having a good laugh at us for providing the entertainment.

When we were on the Sky Tower, we made another impromptu decision – have our dinner at the Orbit Restaurant. We had to go on the waiting list for a while, as you need to make reservation for this restaurant.

While waiting, we called another friend, Andy, to tell him that we are going to have candlelight dinner. Lucky us, someone cancelled their reservation and we got a space! And by the way, there was a candle during our dinner.

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