Key Highlights
- The Melbourne Star is one of the city’s most popular attractions
- Experience Melbourne from all angles and enjoy spectacular views skyline
- The major highlights visible from the observation wheel are the Dockland precinct, Melbourne’s Central Business District and Port Phillip Bay
Overview
Enjoy a fun ride on the Melbourne Star, a giant observation wheel located in the Waterfront City precinct. It is one of the four giant observation wheels in the world, and the only one within the Southern Hemisphere.
Catch breathtaking views of the Dockland precinct, Melbourne’s Central Business District and Port Phillip Bay/ One complete rotation takes 30 minutes and offers uninterrupted 360-degree views of up to 40 kilometres. You will see stunning views from as far as Mount Macedon, Arthur’s Seat and the Dandenong Range.
You have two ticket option – the general admission ticket and the Encore Package, a dual ticket providing you with the opportunity to experience the ride twice – perhaps by day and by night?
Melbourne Star’s 21 spacious cabins accommodate 20 people and give you the space to walk around and take in the view from all angles. The cabins are also fitted with audio commentary which gives you a brief introduction to the history and significance of the sights.
Activity Schedule
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel incorporating a 30 minute flight or 2 x 30 minute flights according to option chosen
- In cabin audio tour and map
- Hotel Transfers
Please note
Voucher Information: You must print and surrender a paper version of your booking voucher for this activity (showing your voucher on a smartphone is not accepted). No refund can be given for customers without a printed copy of their voucher.
Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to your first flight to confirm all details
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel will open from 1:00pm on Christmas Day (December 25) and Anzac Day (April 25).
Operational hours are subject to weather conditions and may be changed without notice.
For the Encore Package you have 30 days from your first visit for your 2nd visit to Melbourne Star Observation Wheel.
The last flight departure is 30 minutes before the advertise closing time.
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel may be closed from 31st Aug to 9th Sept and it will re-open on 10th Sept at 11 am due to annual maintenance schedule.
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