What's Southbank Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Southbank, especially its restaurants and riverfront access. Make sure to enjoy this family-friendly neighborhood's great shops. There's lots to explore including top spots like Crown Casino and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. There's plenty more to see, including Melbourne Skydeck and National Gallery of Victoria.
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
- Avalon Airport (AVV), 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
- Eureka Tower
- Melbourne Skydeck
- Hamer Hall
- Holmesglen Institute - City Campus
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
- Melbourne Waterfront
- Southgate
When Is the Best Time to Visit Melbourne?
- Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 67°F)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, September (average 50°F)
- Rainiest months: October, December, November, September (average 3 inches of rainfall)