The Wheel of Brisbane
A 60-metre observation wheel on the Cultural Forecourt at South Bank, with 42 enclosed air-conditioned gondolas and a ride of about 10 to 15 minutes.
- With the kids
- Date night
- Special occasion
The story
The Wheel opened at South Bank in August 2008 and stayed: it is a permanent installation rather than a travelling ride. It stands 60 metres high with 42 fully enclosed, air-conditioned gondolas, each seating up to six adults and two children, and each fitted with an audio guide — available in English and Mandarin — that talks through the city's landmarks as you rise. A circuit runs 10 to 15 minutes across roughly four rotations, with a pause at the top.
In their words, from their site· checked 2026-08-24
What you can do a sample
- General admission ride
A ride lasts between 10 and 15 minutes and includes around four rotations, with a stop at the pinnacle. No booking required. Ticket prices are sold through the venue's own online store and were not readable at the time of checking, so no price is recorded here.
- VIP Package$61.75 pp
- up to 4 players
Private VIP gondola with a beverage of your choice on board and Bluetooth speakers for your own music, over a double ride the venue describes as 25 to 35 minutes. Not available on public holidays or event days. Food platters can be added through The Charming Squire if booked 72 hours ahead.
Prices as at 2026-08-24. They change —the venue's own pricing is the authority.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
Only what the venue states itself. Anything not listed here we haven't verified — worth a call if it matters.