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Gold Coast · Surfers Paradise · Q1 Tower · Open 7.30 am to 9 pm
SkyPoint Tickets: The Observation Deck or the Climb Up the Q1 Tower
The observation deck sits about 230 metres up the Q1 tower in Surfers Paradise, 43 seconds by lift. The climb takes you outside the building to about 270 metres.
From
US$26
per person
- 4.6 / 5 955+ Reviews
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The Experience
What the SkyPoint Deck Ticket Includes
Entry only: food, drinks and transport are extra. The ticket cannot be refunded.
Highlights
- Entry to the SkyPoint Observation Deck for one day
- Level 77 in 43 seconds by lift
- Views over Surfers Paradise, the beaches and the hinterland
- Open 7.30 am to 9 pm, last entry 8.30 pm
- Day, sunset or night visits on the same ticket
What's Included
- 1 day entry to SkyPoint Observation Deck. Open 7:30am - 9:00pm
How a SkyPoint Visit Works
From choosing the hour to the lift back down.
Choose Day, Sunset or Night
The deck opens 7.30 am to 9 pm, with last entry at 8.30 pm. Sunset shows the skyline lighting up; a clear morning shows the hinterland.
Check the Exceptions
SkyPoint closes at 3 pm on 17 and 31 October and 3 and 26 November 2026, and is closed on 24 November 2026.
Ride to Level 77
The lift reaches the deck in 43 seconds. Under-18s must be with a full-paying responsible adult aged 25 or over, since SkyPoint is a licensed venue.
Or Climb the Outside
The SkyPoint Climb takes under 90 minutes, with a guide, a group photo, a cap and a certificate. Climbers must be 12 or over and at least 130 cm tall.
Photo Gallery
From the Top of Q1
Surfers Paradise, the Broadwater and the hinterland from the deck.
Book Your Experience
Check Availability & Prices
Select your preferred date and time. This activity is non-refundable.
SkyPoint Deck vs. SkyPoint Climb vs. Dreamworld & SkyPoint
Three SkyPoint tickets side by side. Prices as of October 2026.
| Feature | MOST REVIEWED SkyPoint Observation Deck | SkyPoint Climb | Dreamworld & SkyPoint 2-Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | From US$26/per person | From US$64 | From US$90 |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (955 reviews) | 4.7/5 (84 reviews) | 4.3/5 (73 reviews) |
| Height | About 230 m, level 77 | About 270 m, outside the tower | About 230 m, level 77 |
| Time | Open 7.30 am to 9 pm | Under 90 minutes | Two days |
| Included | Deck entry | Guide, deck entry, group photo, cap, certificate | Deck entry and a Dreamworld day |
| Limits | Under-18s with an adult aged 25+ | 12+, at least 130 cm, under 150 kg | Under-18s with an adult aged 25+ at SkyPoint |
| Refund | Non-refundable | Non-refundable | Non-refundable |
| Best For | The view, any age | The thrill | A park day plus the view |
| Check Availability | View the Climb | View the 2-Day Ticket |
Other SkyPoint Tickets
The guided climb, and the deck bundled with a Dreamworld day.
The SkyPoint Guide
SkyPoint: Deck, Climb or Both
Three SkyPoint tickets compared on height, time and rules.
For the view, book the SkyPoint Observation Deck ticket: about 230 metres up the Q1 tower in Surfers Paradise, open from 7.30 am to 9 pm, from US$25 a person as of October 2026 and rated 4.6 from 955 reviews. For the height itself, the guided SkyPoint Climb goes outside the building to about 270 metres and includes deck entry, from US$64. Neither ticket can be refunded, so buy once your day is set.
The tower
Q1 rises about 322 metres to the top of its spire above Surfers Paradise. The observation deck is on level 77, about 230 metres up, and the lift gets there in 43 seconds. The climb follows the outside of the building to about 270 metres. From the deck you look down on the beach and the Broadwater and inland to the hinterland ranges.
The SkyPoint tickets compared
| Ticket (seller) | From | Rating (reviews) | Height | Time | Refund |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyPoint Observation Deck (Dreamworld) | US$25 | 4.6 (955) | About 230 m | As long as you like, 7.30 am to 9 pm | Non-refundable |
| SkyPoint Climb (Dreamworld) | US$64 | 4.7 (84) | About 270 m, outside | Under 90 minutes, plus the deck | Non-refundable |
| Dreamworld & SkyPoint 2-Day (Dreamworld) | US$90 | 4.3 (73) | The deck, plus a Dreamworld day | Two days | Non-refundable |
Prices, ratings and review counts as of October 2026; operators change prices, so treat them as the shape of the market, not a quote.
Deck or climb?
Pick by how close to the edge you want to be:
The view, any age
Observation Deck
Level 77 by lift, open into the evening. Non-refundable.
Check dates →The thrill
SkyPoint Climb
A guided climb outside the tower with a photo, cap and certificate. 12 and over.
See the climb →With a theme park
Dreamworld & SkyPoint
The deck plus a Dreamworld day, used over two days. Non-refundable.
See this ticket →The deck suits everyone who wants the view without the harness. Come at sunset to see the city lights come on, or on a clear morning for the hinterland.
The climb has strict rules. Climbers must be 12 or over, at least 130 cm tall and under 150 kg, and it is not for anyone with vertigo or recent surgery. Phones, cameras, bags, jewellery, hats and open-toed shoes are not allowed on the climb, which is why the group photo is included. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes.
Dreamworld & SkyPoint suits a family that wants both a theme park day and the view; see Gold Coast theme park tickets for the other park tickets.
Practical: age rules and timing
SkyPoint is a licensed venue, so anyone under 18 must be with a full-paying responsible adult aged 25 or over for the whole visit, and there are further limits on Friday and Saturday nights after 8 pm. Because both tickets are non-refundable, check the weather before you choose a time: the view is the product. For a view of the coast from the water instead, a whale cruise or a parasailing flight gets you out over the Broadwater.
Guest Reviews
What Recent Guests Say
4.6/5
from 955 verified reviews
"i really enjoyed the experience seeing what 77 floors looked like out into the ocean and buildings but the photo booth was out of order so that was the only downfall of my amazing experience at the sky point"
"Room to move spacious and food was delicious not to expensive 😋 Friendly staff"
"It was an incredible experience, our tour guide Marcelo was so nice and polite. Definitely worth every dollar, 10/10 recommend!"
"Scenary is the absolute unique. when you visit to Gold Coast, I recommend to visit there on the first day of evening. The scenary will be impressive for you and guide for your vacation."
"This is a very nice place especially when the weather is good. The views are spectacular and there is also a restaurant with a nice little menu in the afternoon. Great place to chill out"
"Very good experience. Views were amazing and staff were friendly. Thought some of the furnishings were shabby though and needed recovering."
"Great view and relaxed atmosphere with a bar."
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Most activities on this site cancel free up to 24 hours ahead (checked October 2026). Some hinterland tours need two days' notice, and the Dreamworld and SkyPoint tickets cannot be refunded, so read the terms before you pay. Starting from US$26 per person.
Check AvailabilityFAQ: SkyPoint Tickets and the SkyPoint Climb
Heights, prices, hours and the climb rules, as of October 2026.
The Q1 tower rises about 322 metres to the top of its spire; the SkyPoint Observation Deck is about 230 metres up, on level 77. The SkyPoint Climb goes up the outside of the building to about 270 metres. The lift reaches the deck in 43 seconds; see the deck ticket.
From US$25 a person for the observation deck as of October 2026. The SkyPoint Climb costs from US$64 and includes deck entry, and a two-day ticket with Dreamworld costs from US$90. None of the three can be refunded once bought, so book the deck ticket when your day is set.
If you want the height rather than just the view, yes: it is rated 4.7 from 84 reviews. It costs about US$40 more than the deck and takes under 90 minutes, with a guide, a group photo, a cap and a certificate. Phones and cameras stay behind, so the included photo is your record; see the SkyPoint Climb.
Under 90 minutes, including the briefing. Climbers must be 12 or over, at least 130 cm tall and under 150 kg, and the climb is not for anyone with vertigo or recent surgery. Closed-toe shoes are required; the climb ticket also gets you onto the deck.
Book when your day is set: SkyPoint tickets cannot be refunded once bought. The deck opens 7.30 am to 9 pm, with last entry at 8.30 pm, and closes early on a few dates in October and November 2026. Check the dates on the deck ticket before you go.
7.30 am to 9 pm every day, with last entry at 8.30 pm. In 2026 it closes at 3 pm on 17 and 31 October and 3 and 26 November, and is closed on 24 November. A sunset visit shows the skyline lighting up; the deck ticket covers day and night visits.
Yes, with an adult: SkyPoint is a licensed venue, so under-18s must be with a full-paying responsible adult aged 25 or over. There are further limits for young people on Friday and Saturday nights after 8 pm. The climb is 12 and over only; the deck is the family option.
Surfers Paradise and its beaches below, the Broadwater behind them, and the hinterland ranges inland. At sunset the skyline lights up, and at night the coast's lights run north and south. For the same coast from the water, see whale watching tours from June to October.
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