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Telstra Tower

Black Mountain Drive, Canberra, Australia
1800 806 718
Ranked #29 of 93 attractions in Canberra
3.5 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
Type: Observation Decks/ Towers
Description: Explore Australia's history of telecommunications, and enjoy the view of the city from this 195-meter landmark.
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Australia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This place is getting old and really starting to show its age. $7.50 to the top is over priced and the person you pay looks as if that is the last place they wanta be. They have blocked of most of the outside entry level so you can not see a lot kinda forcing you to pay money and ride... More

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Canberra
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

I just loved the twice cooked souffle entree! I went for a group party and everyone was singing the praises of this venue - more than just a pretty view! More

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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

A great way to see Canberra if you don't mind paying for it. If you go at night make sure you have warm clothes as it was absolutely freezing. The revolving restaurant looked nice for special occasions. Amazing views and a rare opportunity to see a city from so high up. More

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Sydney, Australia
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

high on a hill and you can see all of central Canberra including all the main public buildings including Parliament House and also off to another side Government House More

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Canberra, Australia
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

The view from the viewing deck is quite nice, but the cost to get in is nullified by the face the area surrounding nets you almost as good a view for free. Good walking tracks surround it for the adventurous More

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Brisbane, Australia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

The balcony on the car park level was closed and it was going to cost us about $30 for 2 adults and on child to go up to the observation deck. More

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ACT
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Great Views of the Canberra region and a nice drive up the mountain. More

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Canberra
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

The views from the restaurant are great but you get them for free at the foot of the tower. Otherwise the food is expensive and nothing special and the service just average. More

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Canberra, Australia
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

I always go when we have guests staying in Canberra to show off Canberra. Food is good too but it is a bit pricy to get in. More

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Canberra
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Its very very run down, the cafe is basic, there is also a cost to entering well worth for the view though. More

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