A Tale of Two Wheels

There are two wheels that can be found in Melbourne:
-Southern Star (The only permanent observation wheel in the Southern Hemisphere)
-The Giant Sky Wheel (The largest travelling ferris wheel in the Southern Hemisphere)

The last time I visited Docklands, the Southern Star was almost complete. However when I visit Docklands again, the Southern Star is being taken down for major repair. After just open for one month, it was shut down for structural defects. Cracks have been found in the steel which they need to dismantle part of the wheel to replace the steel parts.

That is alway The Giant Sky Wheel along the Yarra River if you keen for ferris wheel ride.

Southern Star

The Southern Star, located at Melbourne's Harbour Town in Docklands. It is the only observation wheel in the Southern Hemisphere when it start operation. It is standing at 120 metres, which is smaller compare to Singapore Flyer which is standing at 165 metres. The official public opening will be on 28 November 20 December 2008.