Guidebook for Southbank
Food Scene
A famous fleet of historical trams that have become The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. These glossy, burgundy restaurants on wheels are the first travelling Tramcar Restaurants in the world and ensure a delightful, innovative approach to dining.
As they cruise the city streets of Melbourne, diners can enjoy our seasonal menu, quality Australian wines or make a selection from our fully stocked bar at an all inclusive price.
88 locals recommend
The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
125 Normanby RdA famous fleet of historical trams that have become The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. These glossy, burgundy restaurants on wheels are the first travelling Tramcar Restaurants in the world and ensure a delightful, innovative approach to dining.
As they cruise the city streets of Melbourne, diners can enjoy our seasonal menu, quality Australian wines or make a selection from our fully stocked bar at an all inclusive price.
Known for pushing the boundaries and aiming for excellence in everything they do, Atlantic Group has established a reputation that attracts local, national and international attention. Taking the foundation of delicious food and a first-class dining experience, they have curated every detail of our waterfront seafood restaurant in Crown to deliver a unique experience fit for a range of occasions.
Whether you choose to enjoy a relaxing lunch in their modern-classic main restaurant or book one of their many private dining areas for a more intimate atmosphere, they cater for all events and experiences.
34 locals recommend
The Atlantic Restaurant
8 Whiteman StKnown for pushing the boundaries and aiming for excellence in everything they do, Atlantic Group has established a reputation that attracts local, national and international attention. Taking the foundation of delicious food and a first-class dining experience, they have curated every detail of our waterfront seafood restaurant in Crown to deliver a unique experience fit for a range of occasions.
Whether you choose to enjoy a relaxing lunch in their modern-classic main restaurant or book one of their many private dining areas for a more intimate atmosphere, they cater for all events and experiences.
Sightseeing
The Shrine of Remembrance is the National War Memorial of Victoria, a monument dedicated to all those who have served in the armed conflicts and peacekeeping operations in which Australia has participated. View breathtaking vistas of Melbourne from the Balcony. Explore the Galleries of Remembrance featuring over 800 artworks, historical artefacts and personal effects.
63 locals recommend
Shrine of Remembrance
Birdwood AvenueThe Shrine of Remembrance is the National War Memorial of Victoria, a monument dedicated to all those who have served in the armed conflicts and peacekeeping operations in which Australia has participated. View breathtaking vistas of Melbourne from the Balcony. Explore the Galleries of Remembrance featuring over 800 artworks, historical artefacts and personal effects.
Arts & Culture
Since 1867, South Melbourne Market has been a treasured inner city landmark and a favourite amongst locals and visitors. It is the quintessential village market, a place where people come not only to purchase fresh food, but to meet, eat, drink, shop, discover, share and connect.
365 locals recommend
South Melbourne Market station
Since 1867, South Melbourne Market has been a treasured inner city landmark and a favourite amongst locals and visitors. It is the quintessential village market, a place where people come not only to purchase fresh food, but to meet, eat, drink, shop, discover, share and connect.
The National Gallery of Victoria, popularly known as the NGV, is an art museum in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1861, it is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited art museum.
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdThe National Gallery of Victoria, popularly known as the NGV, is an art museum in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1861, it is Australia's oldest, largest and most visited art museum.
Parks & Nature
The Queen Victoria Gardens are part of the Domain Parklands, taking up a peaceful triangle of land just across St Kilda Road from the Arts Centre Melbourne.
Its most famous feature is the Floral Clock, but venture further and you’ll find ornamental ponds, monuments to Queen Victoria and King Edward VII, the Janet Lady Clarke rotunda, numerous flower beds and sculptures.
31 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Gardens
361-381 High StreetThe Queen Victoria Gardens are part of the Domain Parklands, taking up a peaceful triangle of land just across St Kilda Road from the Arts Centre Melbourne.
Its most famous feature is the Floral Clock, but venture further and you’ll find ornamental ponds, monuments to Queen Victoria and King Edward VII, the Janet Lady Clarke rotunda, numerous flower beds and sculptures.
Only 3km from the heart of the city, Albert Park is popular for a range of activities like dog walking, jogging, cycling, sailing and rowing.
Apart from the lake itself, other attractions include sporting facilities, ovals, playgrounds, restaurants and a 5km walking and running track. Sporting facilities include a golf driving range, gymnasium and the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.
843 locals recommend
Albert Park
Only 3km from the heart of the city, Albert Park is popular for a range of activities like dog walking, jogging, cycling, sailing and rowing.
Apart from the lake itself, other attractions include sporting facilities, ovals, playgrounds, restaurants and a 5km walking and running track. Sporting facilities include a golf driving range, gymnasium and the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.
Shopping
In a city renowned for its love of quality shopping, Crown Melbourne stands out by offering some of the best known luxury labels in the world. With its elegant public spaces, Crown Melbourne delivers a shopping experience unparalleled in the Southern Hemisphere.
Shops include: Bvlgari, Harrolds, Louis Vitton
578 locals recommend
Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex
8 Whiteman StIn a city renowned for its love of quality shopping, Crown Melbourne stands out by offering some of the best known luxury labels in the world. With its elegant public spaces, Crown Melbourne delivers a shopping experience unparalleled in the Southern Hemisphere.
Shops include: Bvlgari, Harrolds, Louis Vitton
Getting Around
Keep in mind that this is not in the free tram zone. Make sure that you prepay a Myki card at any of the train stations, and tap on/off whenever you use the trams.
112 locals recommend
Shrine of Remembrance - Stop 19 station
Keep in mind that this is not in the free tram zone. Make sure that you prepay a Myki card at any of the train stations, and tap on/off whenever you use the trams.
Essentials
Coles South Melbourne
229 Coventry St