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Southgate

Maffra St. and City Rd., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
03/9699-4311
Ranked #7 of 42 shopping in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
Type: Shopping centres, Neighbourhoods
Most recent review
- 12 May 2012
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Sydney Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Used to be a great shoppping centre but the GFC and construction happening has taken its toll - many shops closed and under construction. Look forward to seeing it re-open as its an institution! More

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Melbourne, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

A great selection of bars and restaurants with a fantastic buzz in the evenings. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Great for an evening meal or drink. Many nice venues. Also a superb place for lunch on a sunny day overlooking the water. More

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wollongong
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Awesome gelato and casino is worth a look even just to see the interior More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Many choices at reasonable price range and plenty of free Tables and chairs undercover right next to Yarra River with view across the river to Flinders Street Station building. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

I enjoy the street performers and sunday market. The food places along there are good too (especially Trampoline ice cream) but there isnt as much to do around here as you'd expect. Plus the Yarra isnt exactly nice to look at More

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Murchison, Australia
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76 reviews 76 reviews
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

The Southbank precinct, dominates the Yarra River while overlooking Melbourne city. The precinct has it all... hotels, casino, movie theatres, live shows, over 30 restaurants, food courts, fine shopping in speciality shops including Prada and Burburry plus games arcades and McDonalds for the children. During the day stroll along the riverside boardwalk while eating an ice-cream and listening to live... More

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Been there several times, because it is within the walking route from Flinders St RC or the Melbourne Art Centre to the Casino. Plenty of excellent restaurants and bars, as well as shops. Spacious and one of the best views in Melbourne. Nothing like a nice late dinner at Southgate after a symphony performance, then a nightcap and a bit... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

nice variety of eateries. wheelchair friendly. good value, and a great position on the river. nice to watch the melbourne parkour guys performing along the riverbank each Sunday. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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49 reviews 49 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

The shops are a little quirky which is nice, but don't expect anything spectacular. Shame really as the location is fantastic and the idea is good, but it just misses the mark. More

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