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Eureka Skydeck88

Address:

Riverside Quay
Southbank, VIC, Australia
3006

Contact Person:

Carla Mills - Marketing & Education Co-ordinator

Telephone:

(03) 969 38810
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Mobile:

0431 537 321

Email:

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Website:

http://www.eurekaskydeck.com.au

2nd Contact Person :

Abbey Dusink, Educator

Appropriate age group :

Prep – Year 12

Special events :

School Holidays

Special Offers :

Each Primary School student receives a free return visit voucher Contact Carla Mills to receive a FREE ‘Education with Altitude’ CD including information for teachers, Activity Sheets and Pictures

Full Comprehensive Description :

Nothing you have ever experienced will prepare you for the awe inspiring views from the highest viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere at Melbourne’s iconic Eureka Tower, currently the world’s tallest residential building. Skydeck 88 is Australia’s newest “must see” attraction.

Two dedicated lifts propel visitors to Level 88 in under 40 seconds –and only Skydeck 88 can give you the world’s only “Edge Experience” – a switchable glass cube which slides out from the building – with you inside! Apart from the unforgettable panorama, Skydeck 88 entertains the entire family with a host of activities & fascinating facts. Touch & discover “Serendipity” - the 6 metre long, interactive “Table of Knowledge”, follow the scrolling LED floor & wall displays; match the sounds to
the Melbourne landmark or simply step on to the “Terrace” & expose yourself to the outside elements.

Located beside the Yarra River in Southbank, Skydeck 88 will change the way you look at Melbourne and maybe the world. Eureka Skydeck 88 –an experience above all else. Skydeck 88 operates from 10am to 10pm daily (last entry 9:30pm).

Education

TAKE LEARNING TO A HIGHER LEVEL
EDUCATION WITH ALTITUDE EUREKA SKYDECK EDUCATION PROGRAMME

Bring your class to the highest classroom in the Southern Hemisphere! Upon entry to Eureka Tower, students will be surrounded by state of the art technology. Skydeck 88 presents students with a host of exciting educational activities and fascinating facts from displays on offer. Pinpoint key landmarks through the viewfinders, and experience the elements at almost 300 metres above the ground in ‘The Terrace’.

Panoramic 360° views of Melbourne City provide students and teachers with an exciting resource.
Education tours designed around curriculum and learning needs of students.
Multi-user interactive ‘Serendipity’ table that explores the stories and history of Melbourne.
Qualified Educator to facilitate your visit and provide a curriculum based educational tour. (not available after 5pm)
Just $7 per student

For more information contact our Educator:
T 03 9693 8800
E schools@eurekaskydeck.com.au

The Edge

TAKE YOUR CLASS TO ‘THE EDGE’

Skydeck 88 is the only observation deck in the world that can thrill you and your students with 'The Edge' - a glass cube which projects 3 metres out from the building - with you in it - suspended almost 300 metres above the ground! Students are able to purchase tickets from our Edge Shop on Level 88 for only $8. Children 7 years or under must be accompanied by an adult and have parental or guardian permission.

Skydeck 88 is the only observation deck in the world that can thrill you and your students with 'The Edge' - a glass cube which projects 3 metres out from the building - with you in it - suspended almost 300 metres above the ground! Students are able to purchase tickets from our Edge Shop on Level 88 for only $8. Children 7 years or under must be accompanied by an adult and have parental or guardian permission.

Night Visits

See Melbourne light up at night from Eureka Skydeck 88. Students will be amazed at the transformation of Melbourne City from day to night.

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