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 Southbank 

Southbank

Situated on the sunny southern shore of the Yarra, Southbank is offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Relax in a waterside venue and watch the people passing by. Enjoy lunch, or a spot of retail therapy at Southgate (a popular restaurant and shopping destination), before heading to one of the nearby art galleries, or theatres for a night out.

With magnificent views over the historic Flinders Street station, Southbank is the perfect position to see the city light up at night.

Want to see Melbourne from a different angle? Chhose from scenic cruises or take a water taxi.  


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Located on the banks on the Yarra River with views of Melbourne’s CBD, Southgate is a unique Melbourne restaurant, shopping and entertainment experience. Discover a range of restaurants, bars and cafes to suit a variety of tastes and budgets.
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The Melbourne Recital Centre is Melbourne's second largest auditorium for classical music (after Hamer Hall in The Arts Centre).
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The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) is Melbourne’s leading contemporary art gallery presenting the most challenging, innovative and creative visual art of our time.
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Set among the Grollo Equiset Gardens of the National Gallery of Victoria, Persimmon offers a spectacular dining experience. Head chef Terry Clark and his team deliver an exciting modern Australian menu, with a focus on the very best seasonal produce.

 Hot Spots

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Shady waterfront areas are now family-friendly and clean enough to eat from. Broad promenades make walking or biking a delight. You may know it as: Southbank, South Wharf and South Yarra.

 Where to go

Constellation, on the Yarra River

See a full list of attractions and great places to eat and shop on the South bank of the beautiful Yarra River.

All Southbank businesses

 What's on

Docklands

From a variety of expos to events just for kids, there's always plenty going on to entertain the whole family.

Find out what's on at Southbank


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