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Southern Star Observation Wheel

101 Waterfront Way | Docklands, Melbourne, Victoria 3008, Australia
+61 3 8688 9688
Pod / Capsule
Ranked #133 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
3.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
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Melbourne, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“It's in the wrong place!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012
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This is a great idea if it had been built in the right place down by the river in the gardens somewhere it would be fine but in docklands it is a sad joke! it gives great views of the factory roofs and the shipping terminal and freeway! Very Boring!

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Newhaven, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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“Great”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011

This wheel gave a great view of melbourne. We went before sunset & was lucky to have a capsual to ourselves. We got some great photos. When we went the wheel hadnt been open long & not all the shops etc were open

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11 reviews 11 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Great new attraction”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2009
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Rode the wheel during the day at the end of December 2008. Was a busy day there although the room in the capsule was decent. Can be hard at times to get to the space you wanted to take pictures from with people in those positions though. Overall, a great 30 minute ride that seems to last even longer as... More

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101 Waterfront Way Docklands
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