The Wheel of Brisbane
The Wheel of Brisbane is one of the most popular attractions in Brisbane. It is located on the banks of the Brisbane River at South Brisbane and is one of the oldest and most unique Ferris wheel in Australia. The Wheel of Brisbane is a 60-metre observation wheel that provides a broad view of (you guessed it!) the City of Brisbane, Queensland. The wheel was built and completed in 2008 and is also called the Brisbane Eye. Riding the Wheel is a fun way to experience the city from a new perspective and will also give you some great photo opportunities with friends or family. Each enclosed capsule can seat up to 8 people and is specially designed to ride for comfort as every capsule is air-conditioned.
The Brisbane Eye is not the first wheel in the city overlooking the Brisbane River and the surrounding areas – you can see the Story Bridge Observation Wheel from the bottom of the river – but it’s certainly the most unique. When you enter the Wheel of Brisbane, you will find yourself in a large glass capsule with windows on all sides. The view is spectacular. It’s hard to believe that the wheel is actually located on the riverbank. Aside from the Story Bridge, you’ll also see the City Botanic Gardens. If you look carefully, you might even spot the historic St Mary’s Cathedral. With a ride capacity of 336, the Channel Seven Wheel of Brisbane can complete one ride in approximately 12 minutes. Within that timeframe, the ride stops at one point at the top of the wheel so that visitors can take in the view and listen to the audio tour explaining the Brisbane landmarks that can be seen from afar. After riding the wheel to your heart’s content, you can then visit other attractions in the area like the Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park, the Brisbane Sign, the Botanic Gardens Edward Street Gates, Wilson Outlook Reserve, and Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout.
Plan ahead and pick the best weather when riding the Brisbane Wheel. The best season to ride is in spring or autumn. Summer’s a good choice too since the wheel’s capsules are cooled down with air conditioning. The Brisbane Wheel is a great way to have fun and enjoy the great outdoors. The best time to ride is during the day, but the city view at night is something to behold. There are many places to eat in the area, including restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, and more. The best way to get around the area is by car or public transportation. If you’re planning to take the bus, there are several bus stops around the area with the nearest one being Montague Rd at Donkin Street (Stop 7). If you take the train, you can walk for around 3 minutes to reach your destination.
There are many restaurants and cafes that are worth a visit after a ride that serves different cuisines including the Grill’d South Bank, Mucho Mexicano, Walter’s Steakhouse and Wine Bar, and Olé Restaurant. Staying in a hotel is a good idea for those who want to visit other attractions after The Wheel of Brisbane.
Embedded Driving Directions from The Wheel of Brisbane to Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout
Written Driving Directions from The Wheel of Brisbane to Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout
19 min (8.5 km) via Milton Rd/State Route 32
Start: The Wheel of Brisbane.
Russell St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Take Grey St to William Jolly Bridge/State Route 10
4 min(900 m)
Head south-west on Russell St towards Grey St
90 m
Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Grey St
800 m
Take Milton Rd/State Route 32 to Mount Coot-Tha Rd
7 min(4.2 km)
Continue onto William Jolly Bridge/State Route 10
❕ Continue to follow State Route 10
400 m
Use the left lane to turn left onto Upper Roma St/State Route 10
170 m
Slight left onto Milton Rd/State Route 32
3.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Metroad 5
300 m
Keep right to stay on Metroad 5
130 m
Follow Mount Coot-Tha Rd, Scenic Dr and Sir Samuel Griffith Dr to your destination
5 min(3.4 km)
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mount Coot-Tha Rd heading to mt Coot – tha
1.0 km
Turn left onto Scenic Dr
850 m
Continue onto Sir Samuel Griffith Dr
1.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Sir Samuel Griffith Dr
140 m
Turn left
39 m
End: Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout
1012 Sir Samuel Griffith Dr, Mount Coot-Tha QLD 4066
Embedded Driving Directions from Presha Cleaning to The Wheel of Brisbane
Written Driving Directions from Presha Cleaning to The Wheel of Brisbane
8 min (2.8 km) via Stephens Rd
Start: Presha Cleaning
151 Annerley Rd Yeronga QLD 4102
Head north on Annerley Rd/State Route 10 towards Nelson St
450 m
Turn left onto Stephens Rd
❕ Go through 1 roundabout
1.0 km
Turn left onto Vulture St/State Route 10
290 m
Use the right lane to turn right onto Cordelia St/State Route 10
190 m
Turn right onto Ernest St
350 m
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Grey St
450 m
Turn right onto Russell St
99 m
End: The Wheel of Brisbane.
Russell St, South Brisbane QLD 4101