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"Wild Wheel" Sunday 13th September 2009 |
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"Going Backwards" Friday 26th June 2009 |
The reason why Melbourne's newest tourist attraction has been closed down recently! The management of the "Southern star Observation Wheel" claimed it was due to the heat buckling some of the beams over Summer, and a whole reconstruction was needed. We now know this is not the case. Monsters were sited sitting on, climbing and hanging from the giant wheel. It was also claimed that a small boy in a wolf suit was seen lurking in the area. "Where the Wild Things Are" is released next month, December in Australia. (This image was created by my son) |
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As reported yestreday the Southern Star Observation Wheel is currently in 'backward' mode as it comes down to be repaired. It is now going through the same stages of construction, only in reverse. I am unaware exactly how much will be taken down, but I will certainly keep track of it on this page. It's unfortunate they have faced engineering problems, however I still hope the wheel will prove a great success and look forward to my first ride in one of the cabins next year. |
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"What Goes Up...." Thursday 25th June 2009 |
"Base" Saturday 31st January 2009 |
"Now Open" 29th January 2009 |
....must come down! As reported earlier, the Southern Star Observation Wheel had problems over Summer, and was closed to the public after only a short time of being open. The wheel is coming down so that it can be repaired and then put back up again. The last cabins are coming off the wheel this week. It is expected to be back up and operating in about a year. |
This is the base of the Southern Star Observation Wheel, the entrance where you can climb onboard and take a flight. That is except right now. Although opened just a month ago, the wheel has had to temporarily close due to the extreme heat conditions we are currently experiencing here in Melbourne. I believe the heat has buckled metal components which now need fixing before re-opening. |
I have recorded shots of the 'Southern Star Observation Wheel' since it's beginining here, well as of just before Christmas, the wheel is now open. This enables everyone to get right in under the star and explore the many shops as well as allowing photographers many more angles of the wheel. I plan soon to take a flight, and I will show more photos then. |
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"Another angle" Tuesday 9th September 2008 |
"Capsuals" Monday 8th September 2008 |
"Observation deck" Tuesday 29th July 2008 |
Another angle of the current progress on the Southern Star Observation Wheel. |
Recently all 21 of the 'capsuals' or 'observation decks' have been added to the Southern Star Observation Wheel, although they are still covered with their protective plastic covering. You can now see just what the wheel is going to look like on completion. You can imagine some creative lighting and completed shops at the bottom, and I'm sure this will attract many locals and tourists alike. |
Closer shot of the first observation deck that appeared on the Southern Star Observation Wheel last week. More information about the wheel can be found on my other postings on this page. |
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"First Capsule" Monday 28th July 2008 |
"In Preparation" Thursday 3rd July 2008 |
"Full Circle" Monday 10th March 2008 |
The first capsule (observation deck) appeared on the Southern Star Observation Wheel last week. In total there will be 21. (You can see some of the others on the ground ready to go). This first one still has it's protective plastic layer covering much of it's windows. More information about the wheel can be found on my other postings on this page. |
In preparation for the cabins, or 'observation decks', is the Southern Star Observation Wheel. The cabins have started appearing at the side of the work site ready to be added to the already large structure. Electricians are currently wiring the cabins for the lights and speakers. More information about the wheel, and links to other sites here. |
The Southern Star Observation Wheel has finally done the full circle. All the circular framing has been completed this week, and I now assume they are ready to prepare for the 21 observation carriages. Full details on the new attraction for melbourne can be found here at my 'observation wheel' page. |
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"Big" Thursday 7th February 2008 |
"Getting There" Wednesday 6th February 2008 |
"Observation Wheel 2" Sunday 11th November 2007 |
As promised, a closer look at the Southern Star Observation Wheel today. I have circled some workers on the photo to give you an idea of the grand size of the project. It certainly will rival the London Eye in England, and also the Singapore Flyer which is also due for completion this year. |
More of the Southern Star Observation Wheel today. I took this yesterday to show you exactly where it's development stands as we speak. The outer circle is now taking shape, and I'm sure within the next few weeks will be completely circular. Tomorrow I will show a closer look at the wheel giving you some idea of it's size, with perspective shown in the form of workers on the giant frame. The tent like structure in the foreground is the waterfront city pavillion, a relatively new entertainment venue which holds up to 1000 people. |
A new page created here for the new Southern Star observation Wheel. I plan to keep updating it's progress, so now you can check in here at it's own page. The wheel now has all it's outward facing supports. |
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"Observation Wheel again" Sunday 14th October 2007 |
"Observation Wheel" Monday 3rd September 2007 |
"Telstra Dome & New Observation Wheel" Friday 15th June 2007 |
An update of the new Southern Star Observation Wheel. You can see my last two shots here and here. This update shows progress on the outward 'spokes' from which the carriages will hang. More information about the wheel can be found here.
NEWS : Federal election finally called by Australian Prime Minister, John Howard today. Election date set for Saturday November 24th 2007.
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The new Southern Star Observation Wheel in docklands is slowly taking shape. You can see my first shot of this exciting new viewing wheel on my landscapes page, post of Friday 15th June. (A shot I took from the Eureka Skydeck). I will show progress of the wheel over time, but just the other day the centre axle was put between the legs, making way for further outward layers. More exacting information about the wheel which has been likened to London's 'Big Eye", can be found here. |
Another sporting stadium shot from the Eureka Tower Skydeck 88, this one is the Telstra Dome, home of Friday night footy. In fact I'm off there tonight to watch the almighty Hawks beat Carlton in this weeks round of AFL. See those big white chopsticks in the background? Well not many people are aware, but Melbourne is soon to get it's own version of London's big Eye. This is separate to the temproary Big Sky wheel which I have shown here and here. This new observation wheel is going to have 21 enclosed cabins and will be approx 120 metres off the ground. It is due to open before the end of next year. More information on this new attraction can be found here at the waterfront city website. UPDATE : Did I say Hawthorn would beat Carlton, sorry, I meant to say THRASH! Final score Hawthorn 180, Carlton 80. |
