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Sydney Tower Centrepoint
AMP Tower is the tallest building in the Southern
Hemisphere. Standing at nearly 305 m (1,000 ft) it offers stunning 360-degree views, and
on clear days, you can see almost 85 km (53 miles) away. AMP Tower is a landmark in its
own right, and can be seen from almost anywhere in the city, and even far beyond.
Consisting of Centrepoint Shopping Centre at the base, 2 revolving restaurants, a coffee
shop, and an observation deck, this is one Sydney landmark that shouldn't be missed.
A. The enormous water tank holds 162,000 litres (42,796 gallons)
of water and acts as a stabilizer on very windy days.
B. The observation level provides stunning 360-degree views of Sydney Harbour and beyond. There
is a tourist information desk where you can pick up many brochures on other attractions as
well as bus, train, and ferry schedules.
C. Level 3: The Sky Lounge coffee shop and bar offers inexpensive sandwiches,
salads, desserts and drinks. This is perfect to go if you are watching your budget and
would like to eat a meal with a spectacular view without having to pay the price of the
other 2 restaurants in AMP Tower. The cost of a light meal starts around A$6.00.
D. Level 2: If you are looking
for a little more style than what the Sky Lounge has to offer but don't want to pay the
price of the International Restaurant, the Buffet Revolving Restaurant on level 2 is the
place to go. It offers an all you can eat buffet including appetizers, main courses, and
desserts.
E. Level 1: The International Revolving Restaurant offers
fine dining at its best. Here you can choose from a fixed price menu that includes 3
courses or from the regular menu that included appetizers , salads, main courses, and
desserts. Reservations are essential.
F. Inside the shaft are two separate,
fireproof emergency escape routes. Also inside the shaft are double decker elevators that
carry up to 2,000 people per hour. At full speed, the lift takes about 40 seconds to reach
the observation level, which is 76 floors above the ground.
Centrepoint Shopping Centre is located at
the base of AMP Tower, and is where you gain access to the Tower as well as make
reservations for the restaurants. Centrepoint Shopping Centre has over 150 specialty shops
on four levels.
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