The wheel was constructed using approximately 600 tonnes of Australian steel.
The structure reaches a total height of 120 meters, equivalent to a 40-story building.
The LED lighting system on the wheel contained over 3.7 kilometers of light strips.
The wheel was designed to withstand significant wind speeds common to the Port Phillip Bay area.
Each of the 21 cabins provided a 360-degree view, designed for maximum visibility.
The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel is a 120-meter tall giant observation wheel located in the Docklands precinct. It features 21 enclosed, air-conditioned glass cabins providing 360-degree views of Melbourne's skyline, Port Phillip Bay, and the Dandenong Ranges. The structure comprises over 600 tonnes of steel and is illuminated by a LED lighting system capable of displaying complex patterns. As of 2026, the attraction is permanently closed, following its cessation of operations in September 2021. The wheel remains standing as a structural landmark within The District Docklands development. It was one of only four giant wheels of its design in the world at the time of its construction.
The pedestrian plazas within The District Docklands offer the best wide-angle perspectives of the wheel's geometry.
View the structure from the ground level of The District Docklands for the best scale perspective.
Combine your visit with other retail and entertainment options within The District Docklands complex.
Do not attempt to enter the restricted perimeter fencing surrounding the structure.
Permanently closed to the public since September 2021.
