It may have undergone a multi-million dollar redevelopment in 2021 to rebrand as the Melbourne Skydeck, but there's no denying this high-altitude attraction remains one of the best ways to discover the city from a dizzying height.
It now boasts a massive virtual reality theatre (the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere) where visitors can sit in one of 24 award-winning Positron Voyager VR chairs to embark on an 11-minute immersive journey across the state. We're talking activities like riding on Luna Park's historic wooden rollercoaster, smelling freshly roasted coffee while exploring CBD laneways and feeling the crisp ocean air on your face while swooping over the Great Ocean Road. The experience even comes complete with sounds, scents and movements that really help to awaken the senses.
You can get an even closer look at the city with the augmented reality 3D model of Melbourne built to a 1:1100 scale. Six digital tablets around the model provide visitors with interactive windows into eight of Melbourne's most significant eras, from pre-settlement and beyond. It took printers 240 days to create the 184 pieces that make up the model, and 40 3D augmented reality models overlay the installation. This is now the most deeply detailed 3D model of Melbourne in the world.
If the altitude is getting to you and you're in need of refreshments – you're in luck! At Bar 88 you can choose from a range of cocktails, wines, coffee or even a glass of Champagne. Peckish? There's a range of pies and sausage rolls available. For a more refined experience, head up one more level to Eureka 89. This sky-high restaurant offers an elevated dining experience with 360-degree views of Melbourne paired with a carefully curated, seasonal tasting menu.
And of course, the Edge is still terrifying all those who dare to enter this transparent cube that's suspended almost 300 metres above Melbourne's streets.
The Melbourne Skydeck is open daily from noon until 9pm (extended to 10pm during the summer months), and you can find more information and book tickets through the website.
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