Although stuffing oneself into a tractor tyre and rolling down a steep hill is one way of viewing the city from inside a wheel, there are more comfortable ways of doing it. Enjoy the sights with today’s Groupon for The Wheel of Brisbane, South Bank:

The Deal

$7 for one ticket (total value up to $15)

$13 for two tickets (total value up to $30)

$24 for four tickets (total value up to $60)

$39 for one private gondola for up to six adults and two children (total value up to $95)

Each ticket entitles the holder to a ten-minute ride on the iconic local landmark The Wheel of Brisbane. The one, two and four-person options are valid for passengers of any age, while a private gondola seats up to six adults and two children. An audio system provides helpful information about the sights, which include the Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha and the GABBA.

The Wheel of Brisbane

The Wheel of Brisbane towers 60 metres over the South Bank Parklands and commands panoramic views of the Brisbane River and city skyline. Its fully-enclosed and air-conditioned gondolas provide comfortable vantage points for looking out over the city. The Wheel of Brisbane operates seven days a week, staying open until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays.