sunset from the top of the wheel

Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, Docklands, Victoria, Australia
Canon EOS 50D, 10-22mm @22mm, 1/200 sec, f/9, ISO200

The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, located in Docklands, Melbourne, and at 120m high, is apparently the southern hemisphere's only giant observation wheel. Last week, on our last day of a couple of weeks holiday in Victoria, we took a trip on the wheel. We timed our visit so we would see the sunset while up the wheel, allowing me to capture the photo above when our cabin was near the top of the wheel.

view of the city from the top of the wheel

Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, Docklands, Victoria, Australia
Canon EOS 50D, 10-22mm @22mm, 1/25 sec, f/9, ISO200

Looking west, towards the city, allowed me to capture the photo above, with the sunset light on some of the city buildings.
If you're visiting Melbourne, and want some pretty awesome views of Melbourne city and surrounds, the Star Observation Wheel is worth visiting.