Last Friday locals saw an impressive new addition open in the heart of Airlie Beach.
The new Airlie Beach Foreshore Ferris Wheel stands tall near the lagoon and Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins said it’s great to see more mainland activities here in region.
“I think it'll really add an additional layer of things to do, whether they're for locals, for visitors that are here, and even the cruise ship visitors that come to town,” he said.
“It gives a real reason, particularly for young families and young people to come here into town.
“It’s something different that they can experience in the area and while they're here, they can go and have lunch or dinner, or go and have a drink at a local bar, or enjoy time in some of our public spaces here.
“It adds to the wonderful things that we have here to do in Airlie Beach.”
Director of Skyline Attractions Jay Jones said the assembly of the Ferris Wheel was not an easy task, due to manoeuvring around trees but the location is great.
“We're not in somebody's hotel room window with the lights or in anybody's way or taking up car parks,” he said.
“Hopefully it has no negative impact on anyone, but it is something cool to look at down the beach.
“It's also good for anyone from ages two to 102, a lot of retirees will go on there, young families or people on dates. It's accessible for everyone.”
Whitsunday Regional Council Director Commercial Business Craig Turner was thrilled with the opening days success.
“We're actually delighted to come down and see people lining up and getting a different perspective from Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays,” he said.
“We reached out to Skyline Attractions six weeks ago and they were amazing, easy to work with, it happened very fast and the great thing is, there's actually no cost to council.”
The Airlie Beach Foreshore Ferris Wheel is currently undergoing a five-month trial and Craig Turner said after the trial council will conduct a community consultation to get people's feedback.
Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins and Councillor Jan Clifford. Photo credit: Ruth Puddefoot
The Ferris Wheel is open now for a 5 month trial. Photo credit: Daniel Heggie
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