Wheel of Brisbane, Observation wheel in South Bank Parklands, Australia
The Wheel of Brisbane rises 60 meters above the ground with 42 enclosed capsules offering panoramic views of Brisbane and its river.
The structure opened in August 2008 to commemorate both the 20th anniversary of World Expo 88 and Queensland's 150th anniversary celebrations.
The wheel includes an audio system in each gondola narrating information about Brisbane landmarks including the Botanical Gardens and Mount Coot-tha.
The wheel operates from 10 AM to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, and until 11 PM on Fridays and Saturdays with air-conditioned capsules.
Each capsule accommodates up to eight passengers for a 12-minute journey featuring four complete rotations with views across the Brisbane cityscape.
Location: Queensland
Inception: August 2008
Website: https://thewheelofbrisbane.com.au
GPS coordinates: -27.47530,153.02100
Latest update: May 10, 2025 17:53
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