The Skyneedle

The Skyneedle is an 88 meter tall steel structure with copper-colored elements, topped by a powerful revolving searchlight at its peak. The tower stands in South Brisbane as an architectural landmark of the city.

The structure was built in 1988 for the World Expo and was Australia's largest art commission at the time. After the event ended, it was preserved and later purchased by a local business as its headquarters.

The steel structure stands as a visible reminder of Brisbane's transformation during the 1980s, when the city shifted toward modernization. Those who pass by see a relic from that defining period in the city's evolution.

The searchlight at the summit operates only during special occasions to avoid affecting flight paths. The structure can be viewed clearly from multiple vantage points around South Brisbane.

A local hairdressing business purchased the structure and prevented its planned relocation to Tokyo Disneyland. This unusual rescue saved the artwork from a life in a Japanese theme park.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -27.47700,153.01500

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43