Tallest Buildings in Australia

In the land down under, there are as much skyscrapers as green pastures. Take on the talents of the Australian architects during your stay or visit here. There is an array of artistically built buildings that tourists and visitors must visit and enjoy. All of them offer scenic and awe-inspiring views of the beautifully planned cities from up above. Although you might have to pay a few dollars to go to the top, the view is absolutely worth paying for!

 

 

This is the tallest building in Queensland; Gold Coast; the Surfer’s Paradise. With a staggering height of 322.5 meters, it has 78 floors with beautiful views of the city and the beach and ocean below. It is also considered the tallest residential building in the world until 2011. The building design and structure was inspired by the Sydney Opera House, and offers beachside observation decks, while there is also the “SkyPoint” which offers a 360-degree view.

 

 

This is the tallest tower in Melbourne and offers a complete view of the Melbourne city from atop. It is even more beautiful during nightfall and even sunset and is an ideal Melbourne tourist attraction. With a height of 297.3 meters, it is the second tallest building in Australia. The viewing deck, which is called “The Edge” is a unique spot where visitors can into this glass box, where they could see all of Melbourne city. It has 556 apartments on 84 floors and the sky deck is in the 88th floor.

 

 

This building is 265 meters and is the tallest office building in all of Australia. Having been inspired by the NYC art deco buildings this stands 3rd among the tallest buildings in Australia. It is located by the end of Collins Street and offers 59 floors of office space. Its special feature is that it has ozone friendly and energy efficient. They have expertly used LED technology and has a waste management system along with a rainwater capture system too.

 

 

This is an apartment complex with 667 apartments, a cinema, an Olympic sized pool, gym, and even a virtual gold simulator. It offers a luxury apartment stay for Australia’s richest along with a scenic view of the city. The sky lounge along with the infinity pool is a must visit for the view from the top is most definitely one of the most beautiful. This is also considered the third tallest residential building in the entire land down under with a height of 254 meters.

 

 

This is another tower in Brisbane, which is 249 meters tall. It has 81 floors and houses 549 luxurious apartments. This building too offers an infinity pool, fully flexed, gym, sauna and spas. There are a range of apartments which range from one to three bedroom and is located in the heart of the city with colorful views of the Brisbane skyline.

 

Make sure to visit all of these iconic buildings during your visit to Australia!