Sky Tower

On this page you will learn about:

• The construction of the Sky Tower
• The details on when and where
• Ramdom facts about the Sky Tower
• Adventure at the Sky Tower

Construction

• The Sky Tower took two and a half years to build,
• The tower is made of reinforced, high-performance concrete.
• The upper levels are made from composite materials, structural steel, precast concrete and reinforced concrete,
• During construction 15,000 cubic metres of concrete, 2,000 Tonnes of reinforcing steel and 660 tonnes of structural steel were used.
• The mast weighs over 170 tonnes, it had to be lifted into place with a crane attached to the Sky Tower, it would have been too heavy for a helicopter to lift.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_Tower#Project_history

When and where

• The Sky Tower was built between 1994-1997, taking 2 and a half years to finish
• The Sky Tower was opened on 3 March 1997, six months ahead of schedule.
• The sky tower's address is - Victoria Street, West Auckland, New Zealand
• The Opening hours in tne Sky Tower are - Sunday - Thursday 8.30am - 10.30pm

Friday & Saturday 8.30am - 11.30pm
http://www.skycityauckland.co.nz/Attractions/Skytower.html
Ramdom facts

• The sky tower is as tall as 37 buses end on end
• It weighs as much as 6000 elephants ( 20000 tonnes )
• the sky tower is the 12th tallest tower in the world
• There are 1267 steps from the base of the tower to the Sky Deck
• On average it would take 29 mins to walk up the steps th the Sky Deck
• The fastest run up the steps of the Sky Tower is 4 mins 53 sec

Adventure

• there are two things you can do on the Sky tower for fun - the Skyjump and the Skywalk


Sky jump

• You fall approximately 85kph for around 11 seconds!!!
• You land in the Sky City plaza, just beside the Sky Tower
• Cost -

Adult- $195
Student (with ID)- $175
Child $145


Sky Walk

• Walk around a 1.2m wide walk way
• You would be 192m above the ground
• No, hand rails, and nothing but air either side of you!!!
• walk 160 degrees around the Sky Tower!!

You would stop at several points to:

• have your photo taken
• admire the views of Auckland city and the harbour
• learn about Auckland history and landmarks
• see how tiny cars and people are from 192 metres above the ground!
• hear the story of the Auckland Sky Tower’s construction
• have a go at hanging over the edge!

To find out more go to - http://www.skycityauckland.co.nz/Attractions/Skytower/Adventure.html