Melbourne Skydeck, Cable Car & Balloon Flights — Views Compared
Melbourne's best views come three ways — the Skydeck high above the CBD, the Arthurs Seat Eagle cable car over the bay, or a sunrise hot-air balloon flight.
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Views & Observation Decks: what to know before booking
Melbourne's best views come three ways — the Skydeck high above the CBD, the Arthurs Seat Eagle cable car over the bay, or a sunrise hot-air balloon flight.
- Availability
- 4 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $27 AUD before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.9 stars across 2,569 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Melbourne Skydeck: 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank. Arthurs Seat: Mornington Peninsula.
- Best time
- Sunset for the Skydeck; clear, calm dawns for ballooning
- Ticket note
- Skydeck timed-entry; balloon flights are weather-dependent and may rebook
Views & Observation Decks in Melbourne
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Everything you should know before you book
For the city laid out beneath you, the Melbourne Skydeck (formerly the Eureka Skydeck) puts you 285 metres up on level 88 — the highest public viewpoint in the Southern Hemisphere — with the bay, the CBD grid and the You Yangs on a clear day. Down on the Mornington Peninsula, the Arthurs Seat Eagle cable car glides over the bushland and Port Phillip Bay coast.
Time the Skydeck for sunset and the balloon for sunrise. The Skydeck is at its best as the city lights come on; arrive 45 minutes before sunset to catch both daylight and night. A sunrise hot-air balloon flight is the splurge — drifting over the CBD and suburbs in still dawn air, usually with a champagne breakfast on landing.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Melbourne Skydeck the same as the Eureka Skydeck?
Yes — it was renamed Melbourne Skydeck but it's the same level-88 observation deck in the Eureka Tower on Southbank, 285 metres above the city.
When's the best time to visit the Skydeck?
Sunset is the most popular — arrive 45 minutes before to see the city in daylight and then lit up at night. Clear days give the longest views across the bay.
What happens if the balloon flight is cancelled?
Hot-air balloon flights only fly in safe weather, so dawn cancellations happen. Operators typically rebook you to another morning or refund — check the cancellation terms at booking.