Wheel of Brisbane

{{Short description|Ferris wheel in Brisbane, Australia}}

{{Use Australian English|date=June 2020}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2019}}

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|image = WheelofBrisbane9.JPG

|image_size = 275px

|caption = Wheel of Brisbane

|name = Wheel of Brisbane

|location = Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

|coordinates = {{coord|-27.4753178|153.0208572|region:AU-QLD_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}

|height = {{Convert|60|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://thewheelofbrisbane.com.au/visitors-information/|title=Visitor Information|publisher=Wheel of Brisbane|access-date=28 January 2018}}

|completion_date = August 2008

|building_type = Ferris wheel

}}

The Wheel of Brisbane (also Brisbane Eye) is an Observation Wheel in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is {{Convert|60|m|ft|0}} tall.

It was erected in 2008 at the northern entrance to South Bank Parklands, the transformed World Expo 88 site by the Brisbane River, as part of the 20th anniversary of World Expo 88 and the 150th anniversary of the State of Queensland 1859–2009 celebrations.[http://blogs.brisbanetimes.com.au/skip/archives/2008/03/the_big_wheel.html The Big Wheel] 31 March 2008. Its August opening coincided with the annual Riverfire event.[http://www.zazz-projects.com/pdfs/zazz-case-study-brisbane.pdf The Wheel of Brisbane - Zazz - Project]

Each of the 42 air-conditioned capsules can seat up to six adults and two children{{cite web |url=http://southbankcorporation.com.au/our-places-and-projects/places/wheel-of-brisbane/ |title=Wheel of Brisbane |publisher=South Bank Corporation |access-date=31 January 2016 }} providing a total passenger capacity of 336. The ride lasts for approximately 12 minutes and includes approximately four rotations.[http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,24152735-3044,00.html Wheel of Brisbane joins battle for the skies]. Jessica Lawrence. 10 August 2008. The Courier-Mail. It provides 360° panoramic views across the city. It currently features a Seven Network logo on the main axis.