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Southbank, Melbourne

Getting around: Directly across the Yarra from Flinders Street Station, reachable by a short walk over one of the pedestrian bridges.
Hours: The riverside promenade is open 24 hours; individual restaurants, the Crown complex, and Eureka Skydeck keep their own hours.

Southbank is Melbourne's riverside dining and entertainment strip, home to a long promenade of restaurants along the Yarra, the Crown entertainment complex (casino, hotels, restaurants), the Eureka Tower, and the Melbourne Recital Centre and Arts Centre nearby. It's more a functional dining and evening precinct than a single sight to see.

It works well as an evening destination after a day exploring the CBD, given the short walk across the river and the concentration of dining options along the promenade.

Southbank, Melbourne FAQs

Is it worth visiting during the day?

It's more of an evening dining and entertainment precinct; daytime visits are fine for a riverside walk but the atmosphere picks up after dark.

Is the Crown complex worth visiting?

It has restaurants, bars, and a casino if that interests you — otherwise it's more a functional part of the precinct than a must-see.

How do I get there from the CBD?

A short walk across one of the pedestrian bridges over the Yarra from Flinders Street Station.

Is the Eureka Skydeck part of Southbank?

Yes, the Eureka Tower and its observation deck are within the Southbank precinct.

Is it good for families?

Yes during the day for the riverside walk and promenade; the evening dining and casino scene is more adult-oriented.

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