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Offered in: English
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Overview
Take a spin around the Melbourne Star for breathtaking views of Melbourne and surrounds. From a height of almost 400 feet (120 meters), gaze down on urban landmarks as you circle the observation wheel in a comfortable passenger pod. By day, look for Port Phillip Bay and the Dandenong Ranges in the distance. Ride at night to enjoy sparkling city lights and the dazzling effect of millions of LED bulbs on the wheel itself. Upgrade to an encore package to experience both!
- 30-minute ride on the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
- Enjoy 360-degree views of Melbourne from the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
- Book a single entrance to experience Melbourne by day or by night, or upgrade to the Encore package and get both!
- Listen to audio commentary that explains the history and significance of the sights below
- Ride in comfortable fully enclosed shared cabins with air conditioning
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Enjoy spectacular panoramic views with a ride on the Melbourne Star. Before you board, explore the multimedia Tales of Melbourne display at the base of the wheel for a historical introduction. Then, climb aboard one of 21 comfortable, air-conditioned passenger pods that hold up to 20 passengers each. As you rise up nearly 400 feet (120 meters), learn interesting facts about Melbourne’s history and the sights below from a recorded narrator.
Throughout the 30-minute ride, spot Melbourne attractions like Etihad Stadium and Flemington Racecourse, plus natural landmarks like the Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay. On a clear day, you can see all the way to Mount Macedon and the Dandenong Ranges.
A nighttime ride features a dazzling light show courtesy of the millions of LED bulbs that decorate the Ferris wheel. Brightly colored patterns radiate throughout the star and rim of the steel structure for a constantly changing digital display. To experience the Melbourne Star by day and night, upgrade to the encore package for a discounted return entrance within 30 days.
Throughout the 30-minute ride, spot Melbourne attractions like Etihad Stadium and Flemington Racecourse, plus natural landmarks like the Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay. On a clear day, you can see all the way to Mount Macedon and the Dandenong Ranges.
A nighttime ride features a dazzling light show courtesy of the millions of LED bulbs that decorate the Ferris wheel. Brightly colored patterns radiate throughout the star and rim of the steel structure for a constantly changing digital display. To experience the Melbourne Star by day and night, upgrade to the encore package for a discounted return entrance within 30 days.
Itinerary
One of only four giant observation wheels in the world, the Melbourne Star is a must-see attraction for locals and tourists alike. Hop into one of 21 spacious, temperature-controlled cabins and take it all in as your audio commentary offers a quick history of the various landmarks below.
Through floor-to-ceiling windows you’ll enjoy unobstructed vistas reaching up to 40km, from the city and Port Phillip Bay through to picturesque Mount Macedon and the stunning Dandenong Ranges. Day rides offer stunning visuals of city to sea, while night flights sparkle under the bright lights of the city. Talk about reinventing the wheel!
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- "Wt great better at night then day rides cost of picture are to exspendive for" See review
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