THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Southbank, Melbourne
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- Kai CHalf Moon Bay, CA1,211 contributionsSpacious museum with an outstanding collection of Venetian glass, English porcelain, Gandharan Buddha statues, Sisley, Pisarro and an incredible Toltec Chacmool. They could not escape lamentation about the "black bodies" and the inevitable inclusion of substandard art based on gender/race but this is to be expected. Nice garden, stained glass roof.Written 21 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ben69059Singapore, Singapore177 contributionsAt the top of the deck, you can get a great view of the city. Stay for sunset and get a magnificant view.Written 26 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JohnstannoSingapore, Singapore363 contributionsWe love to walk along the Southbank at night enjoying its beauty. There are lots of restaurants and the riverside was bustling with people and activities at night. Feels romantic too!Written 26 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- gryphon2014Tauranga, New Zealand5 contributionsDid the restuarant dinner Cruise. Excellent staff. Great food. The lights of Melbourne we dazzling.
Thought we could have had more information about what we were passing, historical facts etc
Well worth the experience.Written 13 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,801 contributionsThe Arts Center is the entertainment center for Melbourne. The Arts Center has a number of outstanding venues, including the iconic Hamer Hall. The Rock and Australian Roll Hall of Fame is fascinating. The Arts Center is on the south side of Princes Bridge, you can take the tram down Swanston Street, or walk from Flinders St Station. By the way, it's easy to see the Spire.Written 22 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SOH KIEN PENGSingapore, Singapore6,627 contributionsDuring our tours to Australia, we visited the Crown Casino in Melbourne and the Star Casino in Sydney.
In my previous overseas tours, I had visited casinos in Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Auckland, Macao, Genting and on board Star Cruise but have yet to visit the two casinos of my own country which are Marina Bay Sands and the Resorts World Sentosa casinos. I am discouraged by the entry fee of S$100/- to $150/- that was imposed on Singaporeans to deter compulsive gambling.
Crown Casino is the largest casino complex in the southern hemisphere and one of the largest casinos in the world.
The staff at Crown Casino were very courteous, confident and helpful. One staff cordially invited us to their gas brigade firework display at 8 pm from their towers along the Yarra River.
I sought their advice on photo-taking. We are allowed to take photos of the casino as long as we do not take the photos of their staff and patrons.
Star Casino, on the other hand, disallowed any photo-taking of their gaming area. But the harborview outside Star casino was stunning.
The firework display at the towers were computerised and spectacular on a cold night. We felt the instant warmness once it was ignited followed by the strong petrol smell of the dark smoke.
Some of my friends tried their luck on the pokie machines and had some fun. I wandered around to appreciate the enormous size of the Crown Casino and was tired after few rounds of walking.
It was impressive but the casino is not my taste.Written 4 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Bj101Paris, France107 contributionsOnce again The Australian Ballet Company delivers a spectacular performance. This time, Romeo and Juliet at the State Theatre Melbourne.
While David McAlister is a wonderful choreographer, it was refreshing to see a different talent on show. The glances, the gestures, the tiny moments were obviously the hand of a great talent at work here.
The costumes and setting was perfect.
While the prima ballerina may not have been the most graceful or perfect of dancers, she was a brilliant actor, and she brought grace and poise to every step.
The finals scene was breathtaking in every sense. I will never forget it.
Bravo for a wonderful performance.Written 13 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,801 contributionsSouthbank Theater is a modern theater, showing live perform to the public. The main company using Southbank Theater is the Melbourne Theater Company, Melbourne's pre-eminent live theater company. Southbank Theater is convenient to get to by public transport.Written 21 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,801 contributionsHamer Hall is a theatre of major proportions, which is used for artistic theatre shows such as ballet and opera. It is also used for orchestral performances. It is located on St Kilda Rd, near the southern side of Princes Bridge, Hamer Hall is adjacent to Flinders St Station. The interior of Hamer Hall is quite luxurious, it's best to bok in advance.Written 21 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,801 contributionsBuxton Contemporary is an art gallery specializes in contemporary art. Contemporary art often has a meaning that is difficult to discern at first contemporary art is in the process of supplanting Modernism. Contemporary art is often clever, with Australian theme. The Gallery is in walking distance of the NGV.Written 23 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,801 contributionsThe State Theatre is part of the Melbourne Arts Centre complex. The State Theatre can be reached by a short stroll along St KIlda Road, over Princes Bridge. The State Theatre is sumptuously appointed, it can seat over 2,000 audience members. When I have been in the audience, I have always been impressed by the staging and acoustics. The State Theatre is one of Australia's largest auditoriums. It is frequently used for live performances.Written 6 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Brian99993Oxford, UK558 contributionsThe Centre does not have a permanent exhibition. Instead, it holds temporary exhibition of contemporary artists. There is a book shop and a small café. When we went a Chinese artists Yu Lung was the artists exhibiting, It was a very apocalyptic view of modern life.Written 2 April 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,801 contributionsMelbourne Recital Center is a venue for musical performances, mainly instrumentals. The acoustics are excellent. It is a modern venue, access by tram is convenient.Written 21 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,801 contributionsThe Malthouse Theater is a former malthouse that has been repurposed as a theater for live productions. It is comfortable, and you can get a drink or meal from the bistro before the show. The Malthouse began life in 1892, helping feed Melbourne's thirst for beer. These days, it tends to show modern plays.Written 7 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JnVSydneyGreater Sydney, Australia18,330 contributionsEspecially lovely on sunny, to just hangout, watching the world go by, there are many eateries, to enjoy, by the yarra.Written 14 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
