What's Southbank Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Southbank, especially its shops and riverfront access. Make sure to enjoy this family-friendly neighborhood's great restaurants. 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 Recital Centre and Melbourne Skydeck.
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
- Melbourne Waterfront
Things to Do in Southbank
- Crown Casino
- Melbourne Recital Centre
- Melbourne Theatre Company
- Southgate
- National Gallery of Victoria
Other Popular Southbank Attractions
- Melbourne Arts Centre
- Malthouse Theatre
- Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA)
- Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre
- Australian Music Vault
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)










