THE ULTIMATE WALKABLE NEIGHBOURHOOD

This 220-metre stretch of restored timber wharf graces the city’s newest riverfront precinct: home to Australia’s first 1 Hotel, first international hotel branded residences, and the lush waterside parkland of Seafarers Rest.

A much storied waterway that divides the city physically, but unites it in every other sense, the Yarra is more than a setting for sport, leisure and transport—it’s modern day Melbourne’s social and spiritual heart.

Across nearby Seafarers Bridge, convenience awaits in many forms: the diverse retail of South Wharf; the waterside cafés, restaurants and bars of South Wharf Promenade; and the events and concerts at The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Energised by street performers, markets, and a never ending parade of Melburnians on a mission, this tree-lined waterfront boulevard leads directly to many of the city’s most popular nightlife, entertainment and dining venues.

Reassuringly familiar yet always evolving, Southgate’s unique mix of casual and formal dining, boutique retail, and panoramic city vista across the river ensures its enduring appeal as both waypoint and destination.

Home to galleries, theatres, concert venues, public art and landmark architecture, this epicentre of creativity has one of the highest concentrations of arts, cultural and creative organisations in the world, and hosts up to 3,000 performances and exhibitions annually.

The laneways, arcades and grand boulevards of the city centre beckon with retail and food offerings as diverse as Melburnians themselves. From artisans to department stores, doorway baristas to fine dining restaurants, all tastes are catered for.

The sweeping lawns, formal gardens, and picturesque lakes of this Melbourne treasure are a joy to behold all year round, but when spring arrives its 36 hectares also blossom with a colourful program of cinema and performing arts.