A Ferris wheel will soon take centre stage at the Airlie Beach Foreshore, with Whitsunday Regional Council announcing a temporary installation beside Airlie Creek from early June through to October 2025. Operating daily from 10am to 10pm, the attraction will feature 24 gondolas seating six people each, offering sweeping views of the Whitsundays.
The five-month trial will help Council assess the success of visitation and community usage of the attraction. Feedback has already been gathered from locals and visitors to understand whether the community sees value in such an experience.
Council is also exploring “dinner wheels” — where guests can enjoy a meal during the ride — and tickets will be affordably priced at just $15, with special discounts for Whitsunday locals.
“We’ve been working with a company looking to bring a Ferris wheel to the Whitsundays,” said Director of Commercial Businesses Craig Turner. “It aligns with our focus on land-based experiences in our Economic Development Strategy.”
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