What's Southbank like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Southbank, especially its shops and riverfront access. Make sure that you enjoy this family-friendly neighbourhood's great restaurants. There's lots to explore including top spots such as Crown Casino and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. There's plenty more to see, including Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka Tower.
How to get to Southbank
Flying to:
- Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), 7.7 mi (12.5 km) from Southbank
- Melbourne Airport (MEL), 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Southbank
- Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon), 29.7 mi (47.8 km) from Southbank
Things to see and do in and around Southbank
What to see in Southbank
- Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Melbourne Skydeck
- Eureka Tower
- Hamer Hall
- Melbourne Waterfront
Things to do in Southbank
- Crown Casino
- National Gallery of Victoria
- Melbourne Arts Centre
- Malthouse Theatre
- Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA)
Other popular Southbank attractions
- Melbourne Recital Centre
- Melbourne Theatre Company
- Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre
- Southgate
- Australian Music Vault
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
- Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 19°C)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, September (average 10°C)
- Rainiest months: October, December, November, September (average 70 mm of rainfall)