The Southbank precinct of Melbourne is clustered with high-rise skyscrapers but the Eureka Tower surpasses all other buildings. It is a 975ft skyscraper that stands out from the rest. The Eureka Tower which houses the Skydeck is a ninety one storey building located at the Riverside Quay. It stands as the tallest building in Melbourne with the highest observation deck in Hemisphere. The building currently stands as the 98th tallest building in the world.
Eureka Skydeck 88 is the best place to get a 360 degree panoramic view of the city of Melbourne. If you are in the city for a short time then this is the best place to observe and view this beautiful city from a single point. You can watch all the iconic locations of the city from the observation desk which is an extraordinary experience for anyone.
A special elevator zooms up to get you to the observation deck in less than forty seconds. On the observation deck you can use static binoculars to view the city or walk onto the Edge where you can not only look but also feel a gush of strong cold wind on your body. You can get on ‘The Edge’ which is a glass cube which project three meters out of the building while people are in it. This is the only observation deck in the world that offers such a fantastic viewing point as the Edge. It is sturdy enough to access wheelchairs so you have nothing whatsoever to worry about!
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Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travelers.
