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Southbank

The Southbank promenade along the Yarra River is one of Melbournes most popular dining precincts, with its riverside setting and fantastic views of the city skyline. The promenade has a broad range of cafes and restaurants all the way from the Southgate complex to the Crown Casino – many with outdoor terraces and balconies where you can dine alfresco and watch street performers and passing pedestrians while taking in the stunning views of the cityscape as it lights up at night.

How to get there
On foot: South over the Princess Bridge or pedestrian footbridge across the Yarra River
Train: Flinders Street Station, then across the Princess Bridge or pedestrian footbridge.


Main Attractions

The Southgate complex and Crown Casino are also known for their eclectic and unique shops and galleries including luxury lingeries, perfume and fashion stores such as Versace, Burberry, La Perla, Mont Blanc and Prada.

Up along St Kilda Road on the south bank of the Yarra River is the city’s arts precinct, incorporating the Australian Ballet, Melbourne Symphony, The National Gallery of Victoria (due to open in late 2003), the Victorian Arts Centre, Playbox Theatre and The Malthouse. And on Sundays, the arts centre market is held along the footways at the eastern end of the riverbank.

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For a different perspective, jump onboard a scenic cruise, water taxi or gondola outside the Southgate complex for a cruise along the Yarra River.

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accommodation

0.0 km   Yarra Condos
0.1 km   Melbourne Short Stay
0.2 km   Langham Hotel Melbourne
0.2 km   Quest Southbank
0.2 km   Melbourne Tower Apartment
0.2 km   Mantra Southbank
0.2 km   Melbourne Tower
0.2 km   Melbourne Short Stay
0.2 km   Melbourne Short Stay
0.2 km   Melbourne Short Stay
0.2 km   Staycentral - Bayviews
0.2 km   The Summit Bed and Breakfast
0.2 km   Melbourne Short Stay
0.2 km   Gallery Towers
0.3 km   Quay West Suites Melbourne
0.3 km   Crown Towers

attractions

0.1 km   Eureka Skydeck 88
0.1 km   VisitVineyards
0.3 km   The Australian Ballet
0.3 km   Crown Entertainment Complex
0.3 km   Southgate, on the Banks of the Yarra River

events

0.1 km   NEON Festival of Independent Theatre
0.3 km   The High Tea Party
0.3 km   Melbourne International Jazz Festival

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Melbourne Visitor Centre

Corner Flinders Street and St Kilda Road

Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia

Ph +61 3 9658 9658

Fax +61 3 9650 6168

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