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- Flowing through the heart of Melbourne is the Yarra River. Originally known as Birrarung or the river of mist to the city's Aboriginal inhabitants, the Yarra played a vital role in the development of the city. Today, it is lined with some of Melbourne's most popular attractions. A 10 minute stroll along its banks in the city centre will take you past the World Trade Centre, Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino Complex, the Aquarium, the Southgate Centre, Flinders Street train station, the ornate Princes Bridge and the Domain gardens. To the East of the city centre, the river is lined with grassy green parks with picnic areas and barbecues that are thronged on sunny weekends with locals and visitors.
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- tel: +61 3 9658 9658 (Tourist Information)
- fax: +61 3 9650 7787(Tourist Information)
Address:
- Southbank Promenade
- Melbourne, VIC 3000
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SouthbankHours:
- 24 hrs
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- Moderate
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