Panoramic view
Over the beaches.
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An observation deck at the top of the Q1 Tower, Australia's tallest building at about 322 metres, which from 2005 to 2011 was the world's tallest residential building, rising above Surfers Paradise beach as the Gold Coast's emblem. A fast lift reaches the deck in under a minute, and its glass walls give a panoramic view of beaches stretching for tens of kilometres, canals and residential islands, and the green hinterland mountains behind the city. The deck has a café and restaurant, and for thrill-seekers a climb on the tower's outer structure, harnessed to safety lines. The best time to visit is just before sunset, when the city lights up beneath an orange sky. Entry is ticketed, with prices on the deck's site and cheaper when booked ahead. The tower is steps from the beach and Cavill Avenue.
Over the beaches.
For the brave.
And city lights.
Q1 Tower, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
The Q1 Tower on the Gold Coast, about 322 metres high, with the SkyPoint deck at the top.
