Guidebook for Southbank
Shopping
Awesome markets, great food and fresh produce. Worth visiting when in Melbourne .Bring cash as the lines for the ATMs are ridiculous.
Night Market every Wednesday.
Summer Night Market (November - March)
Winter Night Market (June - August)
Try the Corner Chicken Shop & Borek Shop in Deli hall
630 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market station
Awesome markets, great food and fresh produce. Worth visiting when in Melbourne .Bring cash as the lines for the ATMs are ridiculous.
Night Market every Wednesday.
Summer Night Market (November - March)
Winter Night Market (June - August)
Try the Corner Chicken Shop & Borek Shop in Deli hall
Hosts Australia’s first Uniqlo, the largest Australian designer precinct in the country and 30 unique food icons. Opened in 2014, its connected to Melbourne Central Myer and David Jones. You can easily spend the whole day there.
773 locals recommend
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StHosts Australia’s first Uniqlo, the largest Australian designer precinct in the country and 30 unique food icons. Opened in 2014, its connected to Melbourne Central Myer and David Jones. You can easily spend the whole day there.
Chadstone Shopping Centre is the Fashion Capital of Melbourne. Hosting designer brands and department stores. Get the free shuttle departs from Federation Square.
275 locals recommend
Chadstone Shopping Centre
1341 Dandenong RoadChadstone Shopping Centre is the Fashion Capital of Melbourne. Hosting designer brands and department stores. Get the free shuttle departs from Federation Square.
An excellent local market for those not willing to venture to Victoria Market. The South Melbourne Market Dim Sim is legendary! Very good French pastries (Agathé Pâtisserie), cakes & snacks (La Lapa) and coffee (Padre Coffee). Also don't miss out Aptus seafood for the best fresh Oyster in Melbourne.
431 locals recommend
South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry StAn excellent local market for those not willing to venture to Victoria Market. The South Melbourne Market Dim Sim is legendary! Very good French pastries (Agathé Pâtisserie), cakes & snacks (La Lapa) and coffee (Padre Coffee). Also don't miss out Aptus seafood for the best fresh Oyster in Melbourne.
Great shopping for bargains! If you are into Australian Brands, DFO in South Wharf is the place to go. Complete range of brands from clothes to bags to cookwares.
583 locals recommend
DFO South Wharf
20 Convention Centre PlGreat shopping for bargains! If you are into Australian Brands, DFO in South Wharf is the place to go. Complete range of brands from clothes to bags to cookwares.
Essentials
Selling fresh produce, meat, groceries and deli.
Just 1 minute walk from property
56 locals recommend
IGA Xpress Southbank
91 City RdSelling fresh produce, meat, groceries and deli.
Just 1 minute walk from property
7-Eleven Eureka Tower
70 City RdParks & Nature
The Royal Botanic Gardens are absolutely beautiful for a picnic or stroll. There is a running track located all the way around the outside called the Tan which is a good 3.75km round loop.
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
The Royal Botanic Gardens are absolutely beautiful for a picnic or stroll. There is a running track located all the way around the outside called the Tan which is a good 3.75km round loop.
Arts & Culture
The gallery has different theme every couple of month. There is kids zone where kids can wonder around, explore and play. It has a huge outdoor area to seat and relax. Access from parking area and it will bring you to St kilda road
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdThe gallery has different theme every couple of month. There is kids zone where kids can wonder around, explore and play. It has a huge outdoor area to seat and relax. Access from parking area and it will bring you to St kilda road
This place is great for all ages. Heaps of hands on activities and play stations with a good dose of learning on the side.
103 locals recommend
Scienceworks
2 Booker StThis place is great for all ages. Heaps of hands on activities and play stations with a good dose of learning on the side.
This ia a great place for families so much to see and do, well worth a look you won't be disappointed
222 locals recommend
Melbourne Museum/Rathdowne St station
This ia a great place for families so much to see and do, well worth a look you won't be disappointed
Australia's largest and busiest performing arts venues, the Arts Centre stages more than 4400 performances and public events at its three venues: the Theatres Building, hosting the State Theatre, Playhouse and Fairfax Studio; the Hamer Hall concert venue; and the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
288 locals recommend
Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda RdAustralia's largest and busiest performing arts venues, the Arts Centre stages more than 4400 performances and public events at its three venues: the Theatres Building, hosting the State Theatre, Playhouse and Fairfax Studio; the Hamer Hall concert venue; and the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
Sightseeing
For the best views of Melbourne go to the Eureka skydeck - on the 88th floor you get a 360 degree views and for the more adventurous there is the skydeck that extends out over the ground below
537 locals recommend
Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuayFor the best views of Melbourne go to the Eureka skydeck - on the 88th floor you get a 360 degree views and for the more adventurous there is the skydeck that extends out over the ground below
Home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism, exceptional array of restaurants, bars, specialty stores and has become the city's meeting place. Only 10 Mins walk
797 locals recommend
Federation Square
Home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism, exceptional array of restaurants, bars, specialty stores and has become the city's meeting place. Only 10 Mins walk
Degraves Street is only a short walk away and is famous for it's many cafe's bars and restaurants. Highly recommended to visit while in Melbourne
164 locals recommend
Degraves Street
Degraves StreetDegraves Street is only a short walk away and is famous for it's many cafe's bars and restaurants. Highly recommended to visit while in Melbourne
Hosier Lane is just opposite Federation square and is home to some of the most street art in Australia
245 locals recommend
Hosier Lane
7-9 Hosier LnHosier Lane is just opposite Federation square and is home to some of the most street art in Australia
Hardware Lane
Hardware LaneLively street full of restaurants
Entertainment & Activities
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueCrown Casino is approximately 10 minutes walk from our place.
578 locals recommend
Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex
8 Whiteman StCrown Casino is approximately 10 minutes walk from our place.
A great place to spend the day with your family.
Catch tram 55 from Queensbridge st
139 locals recommend
Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd station
A great place to spend the day with your family.
Catch tram 55 from Queensbridge st
A Southern Ocean and Antarctic aquarium in central Melbourne, Australia.
Interactive multilevel aquarium housing 10,000+ animals, including sharks & saltwater crocodile
557 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
King StreetA Southern Ocean and Antarctic aquarium in central Melbourne, Australia.
Interactive multilevel aquarium housing 10,000+ animals, including sharks & saltwater crocodile
Playtime Crown
Great fun for both young and old
Food Scene
South-East Asian cuisine, fun to dine in and delicious food. Very popular, so get in early.
552 locals recommend
Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnSouth-East Asian cuisine, fun to dine in and delicious food. Very popular, so get in early.
The Meat & Wine Co Southbank
3 Queens Bridge StreetFantastic steak & Red Wine !! only 7 minutes walk
A bustling hub of French-inspired sweet & savory delights, tucked away in a lane way serving all-day brunch, fresh daily pastries & great coffee. Must try!!
118 locals recommend
Chez Dré
285-287 Coventry StA bustling hub of French-inspired sweet & savory delights, tucked away in a lane way serving all-day brunch, fresh daily pastries & great coffee. Must try!!
Just behind the building. Eat in or call them for free delivery.
Food is good and price also reasonable
13 locals recommend
Soprano's
91 City RdJust behind the building. Eat in or call them for free delivery.
Food is good and price also reasonable
Manchester Press
8 Rankins LnBagel goodness! The food and coffee is good.
On the outskirts of South Melbourne, this mismatched, unpretentious hotspot serves fresh seafood without the fussy, fine dining experience. The unpolished, compact interior features bar bench tables on one side and low sitting tables on the other, but visitors aren’t concerned about the space. They’re here for the inexpensive, fresh seafood -
39 locals recommend
Claypots Evening Star
MarketOn the outskirts of South Melbourne, this mismatched, unpretentious hotspot serves fresh seafood without the fussy, fine dining experience. The unpolished, compact interior features bar bench tables on one side and low sitting tables on the other, but visitors aren’t concerned about the space. They’re here for the inexpensive, fresh seafood -