Auckland Sky Tower Ride and Descent
Highlights & inclusions
1. Select date
September 2026
2. Select participants
What you can expect
Climb 192 metres up the outside of Auckland's Sky Tower in just over 60 seconds, then brace for a controlled high speed descent back to the ground. Billed as the world's highest lift and descent adventure, from the moment you clear the observation decks the whole city opens up beneath your feet. Look out across the Waitematā Harbour, the Harbour Bridge and the volcanic cone of Rangitoto rising from the water before gravity takes over and you drop smoothly to a soft landing.
You can ride solo or grab a mate and go tandem, and a trained crew handles the safety briefing and gear so you can focus on the view and the rush. Your Sky Tower admission covers all three observation decks, so before or after the ride you can wander the glass floor and take in the city from the top. A photo and video package captures the whole thing. Locals will tell you to book a clear day and time your ride for late afternoon, when the light over the harbour is at its best.
Location
What you need to know
- 45 minute Sky Tower ride and descent experience
- Safety briefing and equipment
- Photo and video package
- Sky Tower admission to three observation decks
- Daily departures run from 10.15am to 3.45pm
- This experience is not available on Christmas Day
- This experience is approximately 45 minutes in duration.
- This experience meets at the Sky Tower, 72 Victoria Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1141, with check in at Level P3.
- Please note you start at the base of the Skytower
- If you’d rather start at the top and descend from the Sky Tower, check out SkyJump
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Minimum weight is 35kg, which may vary in windy conditions
- Maximum weight is 150kg per person or 235kg for a tandem ride
- This experience is not suitable for participants who are pregnant
- Participants with heart conditions should seek medical advice before booking
- Personal cameras are not permitted
- Spectators are welcome
- Participant changes are permitted before the 48 hour cutoff, subject to requirements
- In extreme weather conditions the tour may be cancelled if safety is a concern, you will be contacted by the provider and rescheduled
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no-shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at the time of booking.
- Upon completion of the purchase, please print the voucher and present it on the day of the experience.
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction.
- For your information, complete Tour Operator information, including contact details, is included on your tour voucher.
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking. However, it is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control.
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements.
