MEDIA RELEASE
NOVEMBER 2016
MELBOURNE STAR ADDS SUMMER SPARKLE TO CITY SKYLINE
Shout your friends to a night to remember, plan a family celebration for a special occasion, enjoy the
sunshine from the sky or even pop the question at sunset this summer on Melbourne Star Observation
Wheel, the only giant observation wheel in the Southern Hemisphere.
Whether it’s the bays and ports sparkling in the sun during daytime flights or the twinkling lights on the
towers, boats and bridges after the sun sets, the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel is the perfect place
to celebrate while admiring the bird’s-eye view of Australia’s most liveable city.
Those planning a Christmas treat can book a private Christmas Party Flight and enjoy a glass of
champagne served with delicious finger foods, such as chocolate-coated strawberries and mini
baguettes. Christmas Party Flights cost from $50 per person with upgrades available.
Melbourne Star, Managing Director, Toshiya Kawasaki, said summer flights gave people an opportunity
to see their city through fresh eyes.
“Melbourne is a magical place and whether you fly in daylight, dusk or evening, Melbourne Star
provides an ever-changing 360-degree view from the comfort of a climate-controlled cabin, which
moves smoothly in an arc,” Mr Kawasaki said.
“There is never a bad time to fly, with morning, noon, sunset and evening all offering a fresh and
sparkling view of our city.”
Fast becoming one of Victoria’s iconic attractions, the Melbourne Star offers a 30-minute journey in the
air-conditioned panoramic cabins, which give passengers spectacular 360-degree views of Melbourne
and beyond; the fast-flowing freeways, high density living, bustling port and million dollar yachts
berthing in the harbour.
The engineering wonder, which celebrates its third birthday in December, Melbourne Star Observation
Wheel is the largest solid steel construction in the world and a landmark on the Melbourne skyline. Its
seven-pointed star design echoes the seven stars of the Australian flag.
Over the next couple of months, the attraction expects to celebrate another milestone – the onemillionth customer to fly.
But the night lights of the city are not the only lights to enjoy – the Melbourne Star lights up the night sky
in an array of colours, each linked to a charity or worthy cause.
“We invite organisations to contact us to register their interest in seeing their colours illuminate
Melbourne’s night sky,” Mr Kawasaki said. “We were yellow on May 12 for Road Trauma Support
Services Victoria; we were red on October 15 to highlight dyslexia and purple on November 17 to raise
awareness of pancreatic cancer.”
Melbourne Star, Observation Wheel is at 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands. Opening hours until from are:
daily 11am to 10pm. Last ticket sales close 45 minute prior to advertised closing time. Last flight leaves
30 minutes prior to advertised closing time. For more information or to book your tickets, visit
www.melbournestar.com or call (03) 8688 9688.
-endsFor further information, contact:
Greta Donaldson at Greta Donaldson Publicity (03) 9696 3234, 0427 658 638 or [email protected]