Wheel of Brisbane, Observation wheel in South Bank Parklands, Australia

The Wheel of Brisbane is an observation wheel in South Bank Parklands with 42 enclosed capsules that rotate 60 meters above ground. The structure offers views across Brisbane, its river, and surrounding neighborhoods, with each capsule equipped with air conditioning.

The wheel opened in 2008 and was built to mark two important anniversaries: 20 years since the 1988 World Expo and 150 years of the state's history. It was positioned at the riverfront location to reflect the river's significance in the city's growth.

The wheel is named after Brisbane, not the river; it stands at the northern entrance to South Bank Parklands, the former World Expo 88 site by the Brisbane River. Its main axis carries a Seven Network logo, and its August 2008 opening coincided with the annual Riverfire event.

Each of the 42 air-conditioned capsules seats up to six adults and two children, giving a total capacity of 336 passengers. A ride lasts about 12 minutes and covers roughly four rotations, with 360° views over the city. The wheel stands at the northern entrance to South Bank Parklands, by the Brisbane River.

The wheel was first built for Sea World in 2006 as the Sea World Wheel, taken down in late 2007 and moved to South Bank Parklands in August 2008. During the 2011 Brisbane floods it was damaged by water, and in May and June 2015 each capsule was removed for an overhaul.