Southbank and Southgate Plaza

Located along the southern bank of the Yarra River, just across from the CBD, Southbank and the nearby Crown Entertainment Complex are great for, entertainment, dining and shopping.

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
ACCA is Melbourne's major public contemporary artspace, presenting changing seasons of international and Australian exhibitions, events and public programs to provide an exciting cultural experience to visitors.
111 Sturt Street, Southbank;
Open Tues-Sun 11am-6pm
Ph: 9697 9999

Crown Entertainment Complex
State-of-the-art movie theatres, cafes and nightclubs make this a lively place. There are 17 bars, 35 restaurants and many specialty stores. Along the promenade, eight columns that overflow with water by day, shoot fireballs at night. Try your luck at the Crown Casino.
Crown Entertainment Complex, 1 Whiteman Street, Southbank;
Open 24hrs daily
Ph: 9292 8888

Eureka Skydeck 88
Experience spectacular views and ride at Skydeck 88 on 'The Edge'. This is a glass paneled cube that projects three metres out from the building - with you in it - while suspended almost 300 metres above the city. Subject to weather conditions and wind speeds.
Eureka Skydeck 88, Riverside Quay, Southbank
Visit www.eurekaskydeck.com.au or phone 9693 8888

Melbourne Maritime Museum, home of Polly Woodside
The graceful, three-masted barque, Polly Woodside , restored by volunteers, is the centrepiece of this maritime museum. Visitors can marvel at the complexity of her rigging; see how the crew lived; smell the tar and rope in the Forepeak store and listen to the ship creaking and heaving on her mooring ropes. The onshore museum is housed in historic 1930's cargo sheds and features models, photographs and displays.
Lorimer Street East, Southbank
Open daily 10am-4pm
Ph: 9699 9760

National Gallery of Victoria
The NGV has two magnificent galleries located a short distance apart - both with free entry to the permanent collection.

NGV International houses a breathtaking collection from Europe, Asia, America and Oceania.

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is the home of Australian art, presenting the history of Indigenous and non-Indigenous art, photography, fashion and decorative arts.

NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road. 10am-5pm 7 days (03) 8620 2222 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Federation Square, Melbourne www.ngv.vic.gov.au

Southgate
Handy to the arts precinct and the Crown Entertainment Complex, Southgate is an excellent place to shop and dine. Sculptures line the riverbank and an arched footbridge joins the area to the city. The precinct is a major departure point for river cruises and on Sundays, a popular art and craft market operates.
Southgate Shopping Centre,
3 Southgate Avenue, Southbank
Open Sat & Sun 1pm-3pm
Ph: 9699 4311