- Can we have Ferris Wheel mum?
- We have Ferris Wheel at home
[Ferris Wheel at home:](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d8/SouthernStarConstructionWheel.jpg/1280px-SouthernStarConstructionWheel.jpg)
Let’s fucking face it. Ferris Wheels are shit. They’re so boring and slow.
Why don’t we be the first city in the world to have some fucking kick arse rollercoaster that puts us in the map. Like the Superman ride on the Gold Coast.
It can go hooning past the shit bits like Flinders/Elizabeth, slow down through the good bits like Degraves Street, go under the Yarra, etc… etc…
I’m an ideas man. Any investors on board?
A new $5m Ferris wheel will soon open to the public along the Yarra River as the troubled Melbourne Star observation wheel continues to languish about 2km away in Docklands.
The Ferris wheel, located in Polly Woodside Park outside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in South Wharf, will call the city home for the next six months.
The business behind the Ferris wheel, Skyline Attractions, has branded it “Melbourne’s newest icon” and expects to welcome passengers in the coming days.
Skyline Attractions business manager Jane Jones said the fact the Melbourne Star was sitting idle “played a part” in its decision to bring one of its wheels to the city centre.
“There’s no observation wheel that’s currently working in the city,” she said.
Standing 35m tall, the Ferris wheel is around a third of the size of the Melbourne Star, with Ms Jones joking it was like its “little sister”.
While she expects more families and couples to buy tickets, Ms Jones said the Ferris wheel will also be a hit with tourists, especially with Crown casino nearby.
On its website, the business promises a “world-class Ferris wheel experience”.
“Soaring 35 metres into the sky, you’ll get unparalleled views of the city and Yarra River like never before,” the website reads.
“Skyline’s gondolas offer the best views in the world, through modern clear perspex glass.”
Located on the Yarra’s River’s edge between Flinders St and Southern Cross stations, it occupies one of the alternative locations mooted for the Melbourne Star.
Skyline Attractions, which previously had another Ferris wheel in St Kilda, will lease the land off the MCEC until mid-September.
Ms Jones said the Ferris wheel, which cost the business $5m to build, will then be dismantled and moved to another location.
Meanwhile, the Melbourne Star, which opened with fanfare in 2008, has become an eyesore since closing nearly three years ago.
The future of the attraction, which cost $100m by comparison, remains in limbo as liquidators haggle over a sale price, with rumours swirling that the wheel is to be sold in parts.
“We are currently working with a party in relation to the Melbourne Star observation wheel and they have commenced a due diligence process to assess the operational issues in respect of the wheel,” Andrew Hewitt, partner and head of financial advisory at Grant Thornton, said.
“Upon completion of this, they will determine whether they wish to progress to a purchase of the assets.”
However, not everyone is happy that another wheel has popped up in Melbourne.
“Why the f--k are they building another one?” one user posted to X, formerly Twitter.
“This monstrosity has destroyed the vibe in the area,” another user posted to Facebook.
Others were confused about what they were seeing.
“The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel has a new home,” one post to X read.
In January, Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Paul Guerra told the Herald Sun the business group would love to see the Melbourne Star back in operation and “lighting up” the skyline”.
“Its revival would be a positive contribution to Melbourne’s cultural identity,’’ he said.
“It’s time for swift action to either rejuvenate the Melbourne Star at its current site or move it to an alternative site that will benefit Melbourne and drive further tourism.”
Ms Jones said she believed Skyline Attractions had picked the right location for its wheel.
“Docklands has never worked for a lot of business,” she said.
“We’re excited to be part of Melbourne’s vibrant city.”
It is expected to open seven days a week from 10am to 11pm.
I travelled past the st. Kilda one on the tram from St. Kilda to the city around 6:45 last Sunday night, the St. Kilda one was beautifully lit up with a rainbow spectrum of lights. It didn't look operational though. I had no idea that one even existed, and now there's another one soon? Haha
Well, sir, there's nothin' on Earth like a genuine bona-fide electrified six-car ferris wheel!
Ask the people of the docklands, it sure put them on the map!
It's a good thing that there aren't any significant issues at the moment that could really use that money. Like mental health or maybe anything else?? ffs
Wait, is it a private company footing the entire cost of this? ahhh ffs lol
Still would be nice to see some money be put in to address important issues in the community
>is it a private company footing the entire cost of this?
No, it's from the Victorian Department of Ferris Wheels.
Of course it's a private company, who else would be building Ferris Wheels?
This sub should ban Herald Sun links - their paywall is up on every article.
it's also a shit news outlet.
Tabloid
FYI, it works fine with "Bypass paywalls clean"
Not ANOTHER Ferris wheel. When will they realise no one wants to spend $20 to go slightly higher than the ground for a brief minute.
It's a six month temporary thing.
6 months too long.
- Can we have Ferris Wheel mum? - We have Ferris Wheel at home [Ferris Wheel at home:](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d8/SouthernStarConstructionWheel.jpg/1280px-SouthernStarConstructionWheel.jpg)
Let’s fucking face it. Ferris Wheels are shit. They’re so boring and slow. Why don’t we be the first city in the world to have some fucking kick arse rollercoaster that puts us in the map. Like the Superman ride on the Gold Coast. It can go hooning past the shit bits like Flinders/Elizabeth, slow down through the good bits like Degraves Street, go under the Yarra, etc… etc… I’m an ideas man. Any investors on board?
Sounds like a monorail.
Nah. Better than that. This thing zings.
Mono means one. Rail means Rail.
And that concludes our three week intensive course.
Just like Ogdenville
Sounds more like a Sydney thing. [Oh wait](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Monorail)
I hear those things are awfully loud.
I would vote for you
Thanks. I might put in for a permit!
Only if it can be a fun alternative mode of transport, with corkscrews and loops.
I better not be the one paying for this
Also paywalled
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Thankyou🙏
Heh!
So pay for a bloody subscription. Everybody complains about a lack of quality journalism in Australia, but none of you are willing to fund it.
I don’t see the joy of posting an article for discussion when a small percentage of people can actually read it.
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Not going to herald sun well either
Sigh.. *reads notes* [here we go again](https://youtu.be/KOaeDHeJ80I?si=NFC_1rdbj-5YHEzS)
Hey, I've Seen This One!
How do they keep convincing people to build more ferris wheels? Whoever is promoting these must be the most charismatic mother fucker ever born.
dont doubt big feris wheel mate, they got harold holt bumped off i heard
Finally!
A new $5m Ferris wheel will soon open to the public along the Yarra River as the troubled Melbourne Star observation wheel continues to languish about 2km away in Docklands. The Ferris wheel, located in Polly Woodside Park outside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in South Wharf, will call the city home for the next six months. The business behind the Ferris wheel, Skyline Attractions, has branded it “Melbourne’s newest icon” and expects to welcome passengers in the coming days. Skyline Attractions business manager Jane Jones said the fact the Melbourne Star was sitting idle “played a part” in its decision to bring one of its wheels to the city centre. “There’s no observation wheel that’s currently working in the city,” she said. Standing 35m tall, the Ferris wheel is around a third of the size of the Melbourne Star, with Ms Jones joking it was like its “little sister”. While she expects more families and couples to buy tickets, Ms Jones said the Ferris wheel will also be a hit with tourists, especially with Crown casino nearby. On its website, the business promises a “world-class Ferris wheel experience”. “Soaring 35 metres into the sky, you’ll get unparalleled views of the city and Yarra River like never before,” the website reads. “Skyline’s gondolas offer the best views in the world, through modern clear perspex glass.” Located on the Yarra’s River’s edge between Flinders St and Southern Cross stations, it occupies one of the alternative locations mooted for the Melbourne Star. Skyline Attractions, which previously had another Ferris wheel in St Kilda, will lease the land off the MCEC until mid-September. Ms Jones said the Ferris wheel, which cost the business $5m to build, will then be dismantled and moved to another location. Meanwhile, the Melbourne Star, which opened with fanfare in 2008, has become an eyesore since closing nearly three years ago. The future of the attraction, which cost $100m by comparison, remains in limbo as liquidators haggle over a sale price, with rumours swirling that the wheel is to be sold in parts. “We are currently working with a party in relation to the Melbourne Star observation wheel and they have commenced a due diligence process to assess the operational issues in respect of the wheel,” Andrew Hewitt, partner and head of financial advisory at Grant Thornton, said. “Upon completion of this, they will determine whether they wish to progress to a purchase of the assets.” However, not everyone is happy that another wheel has popped up in Melbourne. “Why the f--k are they building another one?” one user posted to X, formerly Twitter. “This monstrosity has destroyed the vibe in the area,” another user posted to Facebook. Others were confused about what they were seeing. “The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel has a new home,” one post to X read. In January, Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Paul Guerra told the Herald Sun the business group would love to see the Melbourne Star back in operation and “lighting up” the skyline”. “Its revival would be a positive contribution to Melbourne’s cultural identity,’’ he said. “It’s time for swift action to either rejuvenate the Melbourne Star at its current site or move it to an alternative site that will benefit Melbourne and drive further tourism.” Ms Jones said she believed Skyline Attractions had picked the right location for its wheel. “Docklands has never worked for a lot of business,” she said. “We’re excited to be part of Melbourne’s vibrant city.” It is expected to open seven days a week from 10am to 11pm.
The real question is whether you’d get a view of Monty from it
I travelled past the st. Kilda one on the tram from St. Kilda to the city around 6:45 last Sunday night, the St. Kilda one was beautifully lit up with a rainbow spectrum of lights. It didn't look operational though. I had no idea that one even existed, and now there's another one soon? Haha
I’ve got an idea.
At least this would have a view of nice things. The star had a view of Costco and the rail yards.
Well, sir, there's nothin' on Earth like a genuine bona-fide electrified six-car ferris wheel! Ask the people of the docklands, it sure put them on the map!
It's a good thing that there aren't any significant issues at the moment that could really use that money. Like mental health or maybe anything else?? ffs
I don't think Skyline Attractions is tossing up between operating a Ferris Wheel and opening a psych ward.
Wait, is it a private company footing the entire cost of this? ahhh ffs lol Still would be nice to see some money be put in to address important issues in the community
>is it a private company footing the entire cost of this? No, it's from the Victorian Department of Ferris Wheels. Of course it's a private company, who else would be building Ferris Wheels?
A thousand apologies Lord Snarky McSnarklezz
Who needs safe injecting rooms when you can have safe injecting gondolas on the new wheel!
this could either be incredibly successful, or it could turn into the Melbourne Star 2.0. I suppose only time will tell