SkyPoint Observation Deck (Q1)
SkyPoint
The observation deck on the 77th floor of the 322 m Q1 Tower, reached by lift in 43 seconds, with 360-degree views of the coastline, hinterland mountains and Surfers Paradise, plus the outdoor SkyPoint Climb.
Completed in 2005, Q1 stands 322.5 m tall. It is Australia's tallest residential building and one of the world's tallest residential towers, located at the southern end of Surfers Paradise. The SkyPoint Observation Deck is on the 77th floor (230 m), and the lift reaches it in 43 seconds. Glass walls give a 360-degree view. To the north, you can see the high-rise cluster of Surfers Paradise and Main Beach. To the south, the wide beaches stretch past Burleigh Heads all the way to the New South Wales border. To the east, the Pacific coastline runs out to the horizon, and to the west are the mountains of Springbrook and Lamington. It is the best spot for understanding the Gold Coast's geography. The observation deck has a café and a bar, and there is live music at sunset, so you can enjoy a drink while watching the night view.
More thrilling is the SkyPoint Climb, an outdoor climb (about AUD 80–100, in addition to observation deck admission). Dressed in a safety suit, you climb the external stairs on the outside of the tower to the 270 m spire platform, which is Australia's highest external building climb. Sunset sessions are the most popular, and you must book in advance.
Observation deck admission is about AUD 30 for adults and AUD 20 for children. Online purchases come with discounts, and tickets are often bundled with theme park passes. Getting there: take the G:link light rail to Surfers Paradise or Cavill Avenue station, then walk 5 minutes.
Notes: climbers must be 12 or older and meet weight limits, and must wear closed shoes. Cameras and phones are not allowed (photographers take the photos). The climb is cancelled in strong winds or thunderstorms. The observation deck is crowded at sunset, so arrive 30 minutes early to get a good spot.
Opening hours
07:30–21:00 (Fri & Sat until 22:00)
Nearby sights
- HOTA, Home of the Arts
- Surfers Paradise
- Broadbeach
- Sea World
- Harbour Town Premium Outlets
- Burleigh Heads
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast