Wheel of Brisbane

Get a magnificent view over Brisbane and spot the city’s landmarks from this giant Ferris wheel in the middle of the South Bank Parklands.

The Wheel of Brisbane is a great way to get your bearings in this pleasant sub-tropical city. Bring the whole family and enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned gondola as you get a 360-degree view from almost 60 metres (197 feet) above the ground.

Take in a vista that includes the beautiful Brisbane River and lush South Bank Parklands. Sit back and enjoy the free audio commentary informing you about the surrounding landmarks and local history. Keep your memories of the day by purchasing a photo book of your group’s Wheel of Brisbane experience, complete with a city backdrop.

Plan a special evening for adults with an on-board dining experience that features gourmet appetisers and spectacular views of the city by night. Look for the bright lights of the Treasury Building reflecting in the waters of the Brisbane River from the opposite bank. Purchase drinks from the bar or make it a romantic evening and organise for your own selection of music to be played in your private gondola.

Combine your ride on the Ferris wheel with a walk along the adjacent riverside promenade. Enjoy the cafés and restaurants nestled in the tropical gardens along the way and see why this is a favourite meeting spot for Brisbane residents.

Refresh with a swim in the sparkling man-made Streets Beach lagoon that is only a 5-minute walk from the wheel. This pool features a child-friendly water playground and daytime lifeguards.

Purchase tickets for the Wheel of Brisbane online or at the on-site ticket booth. Book ahead for a private gondola or during festival and holiday times.

The surrounding South Bank Cultural Precinct has a number of great hotels to choose from, or stay a short walk over the Victoria Bridge in Brisbane’s central business district on the other side of the river.

Make this your first stop in Brisbane to enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the city’s loveliest sites.

Things to do near Wheel of Brisbane

Guided Morning Bicycle Tour with Morning Tea

By Brisbane By Bicycle Pty Ltd

Recommended 100% by Travellers

Explore the capital city of Queensland on this fun and easy bicycle ride around Brisbane. With a local guide leading the way, pedal down bike paths running

Duration: 3h 30m

Brisbane River Cruise, Wheel of Brisbane & Lunch Combo Tour

By River City Cruises

Recommended 94% by Travellers

See the best of Brisbane with this engaging combination tour on the Brisbane River waterfront. Step aboard a cruise for tea and views of the skyline, then

Duration: 3h 30m

4-Day Brisbane & Australia Zoo Tour

By AAT Kings

Take a scenic tour through the history of Brisbane and the unique wildlife of Australia with 4 days in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Meet the animals at

Duration: 4d

Guided Afternoon Bicycle Tour of Brisbane

By Brisbane By Bicycle Pty Ltd

Set off on a fun and easy bicycle ride around Brisbane, taking in unparalleled views of the Queensland capital by day. With a local guide leading the way,

Duration: 2h

Attractions and Neighbourhoods near Wheel of Brisbane

Queensland Performing Arts Centre

See a Broadway musical, enjoy a world-class opera or ballet performance or listen to a symphony at this state-of-the-art Brisbane venue with bars and restaurant.

Queensland Museum and Sciencentre

Expand your mind in this learning facility, with informative exhibits, scientific shows and interactive displays relating to light, time and the human brain.

Queensland Museum

Learn Queensland’s fascinating stories at this museum, which takes visitors on a whirlwind ride through the state’s past, present and future.

Queensland Art Gallery

Admire Aboriginal paintings, colonial-era landscapes and works from across Europe and America at Queensland’s leading, and free, traditional art gallery.

State Library of Queensland

Enjoy modern architecture, delve into history, explore many literary genres or attend a concert or screening at this surprisingly eventful central Brisbane landmark.

Hotels near Wheel of Brisbane

Novotel Brisbane Airport

6-8 The Circuit

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Airport, this luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from DFO Brisbane and within 3 mi (5 km) of Doomben Racecourse and Eagle Farm Racecourse. Eat Street Markets is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

ibis Brisbane

27 - 35 Turbot Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Brisbane City Hall and King George Square. Treasury Casino and Queen Street Mall are also within 10 minutes. Brisbane Roma Street Station is 6 minutes by foot and Brisbane Central Station is 8 minutes.

Punthill Spring Hill

40 Astor Terrace

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Spring Hill, this luxury aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Brisbane Private Hospital and St. Andrew's War Memorial Hospital. Queen Street Mall and Roma Street Parkland are also within 15 minutes. Brisbane Central Station is 5 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 13 minutes.

Rydges South Bank

9 Glenelg StreetSouth Bank, South Bank

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in South Brisbane, this luxury hotel is steps from Queensland Conservatorium and Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. South Bank Lifestyle Market and Southbank Parklands are also within 5 minutes. South Brisbane Station is 8 minutes by foot and South Bank Station is 10 minutes.

Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane

23 Leichhardt StCnr Wickham Terrace, Cnr Wickham Terrace

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Spring Hill, this romantic hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Roma Street Parkland and Queen Street Mall. Chinatown Mall and Suncorp Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Brisbane Central Station is 9 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 10 minutes.

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane Anzac Square

255 Ann Street

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of ANZAC Square War Memorial and King George Square. Queen Street Mall and Brisbane Botanic Gardens are also within 15 minutes. Brisbane Central Station is only a 2-minute walk and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 10 minutes.

Mercure Brisbane King George Square

King George SquareCorner Of Ann & Roma Streets, Corner Of Ann & Roma Streets

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Brisbane City Hall and Queen Street Mall. Gallery of Modern Art and Wheel of Brisbane are also within 1 mi (2 km). Brisbane Central Station is 5 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 5 minutes.

Amora Hotel Brisbane

200 Creek Street

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Brisbane hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Cathedral Square, Brisbane Customs House, and ANZAC Square War Memorial. Eagle Street Pier and Queen Street Mall are also within 15 minutes. Brisbane Central Station is only a 4-minute walk and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 12 minutes.

Best Western Astor Metropole Hotel & Apartments

193 Wickham Terrace City

Rated 3.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Brisbane Private Hospital and Queen Street Mall. Roma Street Parkland and Eagle Street Pier are also within 15 minutes. Brisbane Central Station is only a 4-minute walk and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 10 minutes.

Ingenia Holidays Taigum

351 Beams Road

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Taigum, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of St Joseph's Nudgee College, Boondall Wetlands Reserve, and Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Westfield Chermside and The Prince Charles Hospital are also within 6 mi (10 km). Brisbane Carseldine Station is 17 minutes by foot and Brisbane Zillmere Station is 18 minutes.

Oaks Brisbane Festival Suites

108 Albert Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Queen Street Mall, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, and Museum of Brisbane. King George Square and St. Stephens Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Brisbane Central Station is 10 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 13 minutes.

Oaks Brisbane on Charlotte Suites

128 Charlotte St

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of St. Stephens Cathedral, MacArthur Museum Brisbane, and Queen Street Mall. Brisbane Riverside Markets and Eagle Street Pier are also within 10 minutes. Brisbane Central Station is 8 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 13 minutes.

Brisbane Marriott Hotel

515 Queen St

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Howard Smith Wharves and Queen Street Mall. Brisbane Botanic Gardens and South Bank Parklands are also within 1 mi (2 km). Brisbane Central Station is 8 minutes by foot and Brisbane Fortitude Valley Station is 10 minutes.

Hilton Brisbane

190 Elizabeth St

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Queen Street Mall, Treasury Casino, and Brisbane Botanic Gardens. South Bank Parklands and Roma Street Parkland are also within 1 mi (2 km). Brisbane Central Station is 6 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 13 minutes.

The Sebel Brisbane

95 Charlotte Street

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of North Quay, Queen Street Mall, and Brisbane Botanic Gardens. Treasury Casino and Eagle Street Pier are also within 10 minutes. Brisbane Central Station is 9 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 12 minutes.

Great Southern Hotel Brisbane

103 George Street

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Treasury Casino, Queen Street Mall, and Brisbane Botanic Gardens. Brisbane City Hall and Eagle Street Pier are also within 10 minutes. South Brisbane Station is 12 minutes by foot and Brisbane Central Station is 12 minutes.

Royal On The Park

152 Alice Street

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Brisbane Botanic Gardens and Brisbane Parliament House. Queensland University of Technology and Eagle Street Pier are also within 10 minutes. Brisbane Central Station is 13 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 18 minutes.

Madison Hotel Tower Mill

239 Wickham Terrace

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Brisbane Private Hospital, Queen Street Mall, and Roma Street Parkland. Suncorp Stadium and Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). Brisbane Central Station is 5 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 8 minutes.

Mantra on Queen

570 Queen Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Howard Smith Wharves and Eagle Street Pier. Queen Street Mall and Brisbane Botanic Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km). Brisbane Fortitude Valley Station is 9 minutes by foot and Brisbane Central Station is 9 minutes.

iStay River City Brisbane

79 Albert Street

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Brisbane Botanic Gardens and Queen Street Mall. Eagle Street Pier and Treasury Casino are also within 10 minutes. Brisbane Central Station is 10 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 14 minutes.

Oaks Brisbane on Felix Suites

26 Felix Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this luxury apartment building is steps from Brisbane Riverside Markets and Eagle Street Pier. St. Stephens Cathedral and Brisbane Botanic Gardens are also within 10 minutes. Brisbane Central Station is 10 minutes by foot and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 18 minutes.

Park Regis North Quay

293 North Quay

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of North Quay, XXXX Brewery, and Treasury Casino. Suncorp Stadium and Roma Street Parkland are also within 15 minutes. Brisbane Roma Street Station is 7 minutes by foot and South Brisbane Station is 13 minutes.

Sofitel Brisbane Central

249 Turbot Street

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Brisbane hotel is located in the business district, within a 15-minute walk of Queen Street Mall, Eagle Street Pier, and Roma Street Parkland. Brisbane Botanic Gardens and South Bank Parklands are also within 1 mi (2 km). Brisbane Central Station is only a 4-minute walk and Brisbane Roma Street Station is 10 minutes.

Abbey on Roma Hotel & Apartments

160 Roma Street

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

Located in Brisbane Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of North Quay, Queen Street Mall, and Roma Street Parkland. Treasury Casino and Suncorp Stadium are also within 15 minutes. Brisbane Roma Street Station is only a 4-minute walk and Brisbane Central Station is 11 minutes.