Southbank is located on the southern bank of Melbourne's Yarra River, just opposite the city's central business district, and bounded by St Kilda Road in the east and Montague Street in the west. A number of bridges cross the Yarra River, linking Southbank with the city centre, while the Westgate Freeway has interchanges directly into Southbank, making it easy to get to by car, foot or by using Melbourne's extensive tram network.

Southbank has developed into a modern high-density residential, cultural and entertainment area with the convenience of being just across the river from the heart of Melbourne and opposite some of Melbourne's best gardens and parklands to the east of St Kilda Road. Most residents live in apartment buildings which are situated close to attractions and facilities such as the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, the Melbourne Maritime Museum which is home to Polly Woodside sailing ship, the National Gallery of Victoria, and Southbank's Arts Centre which includes a concert hall and several theatres dominated by a landmark white spire which soars into the sky.

The central focus of Southbank is the promenade which extends along the river front, providing sweeping views of the Yarra River and Melbourne city skyline. Opening out onto this promenade is the Southgate Plaza shopping centre which features a host of retail outlets, restaurants and cafes. Situated on the promenade is the Crown Entertainment Complex, featuring the acclaimed Crown Casino, the 5-star Crown Towers Hotel, scores of restaurants, and a large cinema complex.

Melbourne's tallest building, the Eureka Tower, is located in Southbank. This residential tower features Skydeck 88 which is Australia's highest viewing platform and provides stunning views of the city, bay and surroundings both day and night.

	Crown Casino Entertainment complex with casino, restaurants, cinema, hotel and shopping
	Eureka Skydeck Located on the 88th floor of Eureka Tower (Melbourne's tallest building and the world's tallest residential building), the observation deck offers unparalleled views of the city and surrounds and includes "The Edge" - a glass viewing cube which projects 3 metres out of the building

	Arts Centre The home of performing arts in Melbourne with theatres, a concert hall and a gallery which tells the story of Australia's performing arts history and traditions
	National Gallery of Victoria Housing an Australian art collection at Federation Square and international exhibitions at the St Kilda Road gallery building

Southgate The Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct is situated water front with stunning views of the Yarra River and Melbourne city skyline, offering a shopping complex and a collection of fine restaurants and bars

	Visit Melbourne The official visitor's guide to Melbourne
	That's Melbourne Guide to Melbourne covering events, shopping, dining and entertainment
	Yarra River Precinct Information on Melbourne's Yarra River including history, maps, cruises, attractions, dining and events

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