Eureka Skydeck
14 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/melbourne, r/AskAnAustralian15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many visitors recommend Eureka Skydeck for the city views from the observation deck, and one visitor points to a glass cube that moves out for a see-through look down. One visitor says the skyline is not especially exciting from up there and would prefer a balloon ride. Another visitor suggests arriving shortly before sunset to see the city by day, at dusk and after dark.
Address
Melbourne Skydeck, 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
At a glance
- Best for
- Views
- Known for
- City views from the observation deck, Glass cube that moves out with a see through floor
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/007MaxZorin in r/melbourne · Feb 2025
Suggests its observation deck as a viewpoint worth visiting.
- Recommendsu/Blitzer046 in r/AskAnAustralian · Jul 2026
Called a fun option with impressive views over the city.
- Recommendsu/trickshot99 in r/AskAnAustralian · Jul 2026
Suggests going to the top of Eureka Tower for a city view.
- Recommendsu/JaysPays2024 in r/melbourne · Jan 2025
Suggests heading up to the deck to gaze out across the city.
- Recommendsu/PhilosophyOk8921 in r/melbourne · Jul 2026uniqueness
Recommends Eureka Skydeck, especially its glass cube, for seeing the city.
- Caveatu/Umbra_Lucis in r/AskAnAustralian · Oct 2025uniqueness
Says the skyline is not exciting from the Skydeck; prefers the balloon.
- Recommendsu/Economy_Rutabaga_849 in r/melbourne · Mar 2025
Suggests going up the Eureka Tower.
- Recommendsu/Significant_Check_80 in r/melbourne · Jan 2024
Suggests the Skydeck for city views, if the child is up for it.
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- Recommendsu/KickAltruistic7740 in r/melbourne · Jul 2026
Suggests the Skydeck as something to do.
- Recommendsu/Ancertainindividual in r/melbourne · Jul 2026
Suggests Melbourne Skydeck as something to do.
- Recommendsu/xFromtheskyx in r/melbourne · Jul 2026
Recommends a visit to the Eureka tower.
- Recommendsu/stanleymodest in r/melbourne · Jan 2026visit time
Suggests arriving about thirty minutes before sunset to see the city by day, at dusk and after dark.
- Recommendsu/lenjet in r/melbourne · Dec 2025
Suggests taking a tram to the tower, then sipping coffee on the observation deck while watching the world below.
- Recommendsu/Dramatic_Grape5445 in r/AskAnAustralian · Oct 2025uniqueness
Argues a balloon flight doesn't replace it, since the downtown view is certain and visitors can linger.
- Recommendsu/mishal153_1 in r/melbourne · Mar 2025photography
Found the view strong and the virtual reality element pleasant to try.
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