The Aurora Tower, Brisbane

The Aurora Tower, Brisbane

The Aurora Tower, located in the Brisbane CBD, stands at 219 meters with 69 floors and is one of Australia’s tallest buildings. It is also Brisbane’s tallest building, although there are plans for taller ones to be constructed in the city in the near future. It is a residential building with 408 private apartments and several leisure facilities such as a heated swimming pool, for year round use, private cinema and entertainment area. There is also a spa and sauna, gym, coffee shop and store within the premises.

The tower was opened in 2006 after it had replaced plans for the site to be used for the Brisbane 200 Tower, which would have stood at 250 meters and been Australia’s tallest building.

The Tower was recently acquired by the Oaks Group and some of the apartments have been converted into a hotel and short term accommodation. Residents are at present uncertain about what the real estate group that owns Aurora Tower will do long term. While staying at the hotel you will be able to enjoy breathtaking views out to Mount Cootha, across the Brisbane CBD, of Kangaroo Point, the Story Bridge and out to Moreton Bay. All apartments have balconies to make full use of the views and the sub-tropical Brisbane climate.

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Sight Name: The Aurora Tower
Sight Location: Brisbane, Australia (See walking tours in Brisbane)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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