What to Do in Southbank

Southbank offers a wide range of exciting activities and attractions. Find the ones that suit you best and create a memorable experience here at Southbank!

 

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Mystik River Gallery

Mystik River Gallery

Mystik River Gallery revives the timeless art of Buddhist and Hindu sculpture, featuring hand-carved masterpieces that embody India’s rich spiritual l
Cargo Hall

Cargo Hall

The Cargo Hall is Melbourne's newest riverside purpose-built event space
Aerial

Aerial

Aerial is an extraordinary venue that places you and your guests at one of Melbourne's most remarkable urban focal points.
YARRA'S EDGE MARINA

YARRA'S EDGE MARINA

Enjoy a boating experience right in the centre of Melbourne at Yarra’s Edge Marina. 
ICE BAR

ICE BAR

If you have a penchant for exploring new and fascinating themed bars in Melbourne, then our IceBar Melbourne should be next on your list. Referred to as one of the best fun bars in Melbourne, IceBar Melbourne not only features an intriguing drink menu but also a wide number of additional activities.
BIRRARUNG MARR

BIRRARUNG MARR

Birrarung means ‘river of mists’ in the language of the original wurundjeri people. Walk or cycle through native flora, state your case at Speakers Corner or relax with a barbecue and enjoy great city views.
WATERBIKES AUSTRALIA

WATERBIKES AUSTRALIA

We're an environmentally-friendly water bike tour operator, creating accessible, fun, unique adventures designed to get people of all ages and abilities outside and into nature. If you're looking for a unique way to explore Melbourne's iconic Yarra River and beyond, we have an adventure for you !
WTC WHARF

WTC WHARF

Enjoy world class restaurants and bars at WTC Wharf, Melbourne’s first absolute wharf edge dining precinct.
VENICE ON THE YARRA

VENICE ON THE YARRA

Depart from the Southbank floating landing, or from the pontoons at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre or Crown Entertainment Complex.
THE IAN POTTER CENTRE: NGV AUSTRALIA

THE IAN POTTER CENTRE: NGV AUSTRALIA

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is the world’s first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art. It is a spectacular showcase comprising over 20 galleries housed within a landmark architectural complex.
SOUTHGATE

SOUTHGATE

Located on the banks of the Yarra River, with views of Melbourne’s city skyline, Southgate is a unique Melbourne restaurant, shopping and entertainment experience.
SOUTH WHARF PROMENADE

SOUTH WHARF PROMENADE

Minutes walk from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and situated in and around beautifully restored heritage cargo sheds is South Wharf Promenade -home to some of Melbournes award winning restaurants, casual cafes and bars.
SEALIFE MELBOURNE

SEALIFE MELBOURNE

SEA LIFE Melbourne takes you on an interactive ocean adventure filled with amazing discovery around every corner.
RIVERSLIDE SKATE PARK

RIVERSLIDE SKATE PARK

Australia’s only full-time managed public skate facility, Riverslide is second to none in the provision of high quality facilities, programs and services to the skate park community.
POLLY WOODSIDE

POLLY WOODSIDE

Located amidst the vibrancy of the South Wharf precinct, Melbourne’s beautiful 1880s tall ship ‘Polly Woodside’ is more than just a museum-piece.
ON A BOAT

ON A BOAT

Get ON A BOAT and experience Melbourne's spectacular Yarra River with your crew. Skipper yourself or choose a skippered cruise, and you'll have a blast on Melbourne's waterways.
MISSION TO SEAFARERS

MISSION TO SEAFARERS

The recently renovated Flinders St building is architecturally significant and is considered a fine urban example of a merging of the ‘Arts and Crafts’ and ‘Spanish Mission Revival’ architectural styles in Melbourne.
MICROFLITE

MICROFLITE

We've partnered with the best of Victoria's tourism providers for a range of packaged tours in our luxuriously-equipped fleet.
MELBOURNE SKYDECK

MELBOURNE SKYDECK

Nothing you have ever experienced will prepare you for the awe-inspiring views from the highest viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere at Melbourne’s iconic Eureka Tower, currently the world’s tallest residential building.
MELBOURNE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE

MELBOURNE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is a group of three adjacent buildings next to the Yarra River in South Wharf. It hosts everything from meetings, conventions, and exhibitions, to concerts, trade shows, and gala dinners.
KOORIE HERITAGE TRUST

KOORIE HERITAGE TRUST

The Koorie Heritage Trust was established in 1985 by Ron Merkel QC, the late Ron Castan AM QC and a respected Koorie elder with a commitment to protect, preserve and promote the living culture of the Aboriginal people of south-eastern Australia.
GOBOAT MELBOURNE

GOBOAT MELBOURNE

Captain yourself on an eco-friendly electric picnic boat with up to 8 people onboard. No boat licence or boating experience is required to self-drive a GoBoat on the Yarra River.
DREAMCITY MELBOURNE

DREAMCITY MELBOURNE

DreamCity is Melbourne’s newest edutainment destination where kids aged 5y+ are inspired to learn through fun career focussed and STEAM driven activities.
BUXTON CONTEMPORARY

BUXTON CONTEMPORARY

Buxton Contemporary opened in 2018 at the University of Melbourne’s art school, the Victorian College of the Arts.
BIRRARUNG WILAM (RIVER CAMP) WALK

BIRRARUNG WILAM (RIVER CAMP) WALK

Come and join us every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday on our Birrarung Wilam (River Camp) Walk. Starting at 1.00pm, the Birrarung Wilam Walk takes you through Federation Square and down to the Birrarung Wilam Aboriginal art installations, experiencing the Aboriginal history of the Birrarung Marr (Beside the river of mists) and Aboriginal Peoples of the Kulin Nation.
Arts Centre Melbourne

Arts Centre Melbourne

Each day Arts Centre Melbourne brings people together for remarkable experiences. Sitting beneath one of Melbourne’s great architectural highlights – the magnificent spire – Arts Centre Melbourne is Australia’s largest performing arts centre, sitting at the heart of the city’s vibrant Arts Precinct.

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