South Melbourne located between the South bank of the Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay, next door to the Yarra River & Crown Casino. South Melbourne was united with St. Kilda and Port Melbourne cities to form Port Phillip city in 1994.
Situated at the edge of the CBD, South Melbourne has some of the best Victorian era streetscapes in Melbourne. The streets are lined with renovated terraces, wide leafy backstreets & cobblestone gutters, remnants of South Melbourne's history.
The retail precinct of is Clarendon Street, which retains the charms of the nineteenth century with modern shop fronts, a popular place for restaurants, bookshops, pubs.
The South Melbourne Market is the icon of this precinct offering shoppers a haven for fresh produce such as small goods, cheeses, breads, meat & seafood along with a variety of fashion and homeware needs.
The beachfront is ideal for a bayside stroll, where the more energetic can hire bikes and rollerblades and join the action with the local crowds along the promenade.
Getting There
- Tram No 12 from Collins St
- Tram No 1 from Swanston St
- Takes about 10 minutes
Highlights
- South Melbourne Market
- Pubs, Restaurants & Cafe's
- Shopping in Clarendon St
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