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Yarra River, Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h 30 min
  • Works in your browser
  • By Best Melbourne Tours
FreeFunded by the local tourism board
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  • Opens instantly on your phone
  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace
Yarra River
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Length
About 3 h 30 min
Stops
15
Route
2 km
Starts at
Southbank Promenade
Price
Free

About this tour

“Yarra River” is a self-guided walking tour in Melbourne, Australia, made by Best Melbourne Tours. It takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, is free (funded by the local tourism board) and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Embark on the "Yarra River Discovery Walk" in the heart of Melbourne! Enjoy stunning skyline views from Evan Walker Bridge, sip and snack at the quirky Ponyfish Island, and savor culinary delights at Arbory Bar & Eatery. Stroll through history at Sandridge Bridge and the Banana Alley Vaults, and capture scenic moments at Queens Bridge. Learn about Melbourne's founding at Enterprize Park and Wharf, explore street art at 5XH6+V2 Melbourne, and discover cultural stories at the Immigration Museum and SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium. Wrap up your journey at Batman Park for a peaceful reflection on your unforgettable riverside experience! 🚶‍♂️🌆

Where it starts

The tour starts at Southbank Promenade in Melbourne and covers about 2 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

Open the start point in Google Maps

What you’ll see

  • Southgate
  • Evan Walker Bridge
  • Ponyfish Island
  • Arbory Bar & Eatery
  • Sandridge Bridge
  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St
  • Queens Bridge

And 7 more stops along the way.

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Best Melbourne Tours
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser

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