Wheel of Brisbane
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| The Wheel of Brisbane | |
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 Wheel of Brisbane |
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| General information | |
| Type | Ferris wheel |
| Location | Northern end of South Bank Parklands, on the south bank of the Brisbane River, Brisbane, Australia |
| Coordinates | 27°28′31″S 153°01′15″E / 27.4753178°S 153.0208572°ECoordinates: 27°28′31″S 153°01′15″E / 27.4753178°S 153.0208572°E |
| Completed | August 2008, World Tourist Attractions Co. |
| Height | 60 m (197 ft) |
The Wheel of Brisbane is a 60-metre (197 ft) tall transportable Ferris wheel installation erected as part of the 20th anniversary of World Expo 88 and the 150th anniversary of the State of Queensland 1859–2009 celebrations.[1]
It is located at the northern entrance to South Bank Parklands, the transformed World Expo '88 site by the Brisbane River. The ride opened in August 2008. It was initially scheduled to be an attraction of South Bank from 2008 to 2010 but has now been extended to remain until 2012.
Each of the 42 air-conditioned capsules can seat up to six adults and two children[2] providing a total passenger capacity of 336.[3] The ride lasts for approximately 12 minutes[3] and provides 360° views across the city.[2]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ The Big Wheel 31 March 2008.
- ^ a b "Wheel of Brisbane". South Bank Corporation. http://www.southbankcorporation.com.au/wheel-brisbane. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
- ^ a b Wheel of Brisbane joins battle for the skies. Jessica Lawrence. 10 August 2008. The Courier-Mail.
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