Melbourne’s Skyline

The Melbourne skyline

The Melbourne audio-guided tour offers you, from the Southbank Promenade, a superb view of the CBD skyline. The skyscrapers rise behind the Yarra River, while Flinders Street Station stretches out on the other bank.

The modern face of the city

The Melbourne skyline illustrates the rise of a dynamic metropolis, where glass and steel towers sit alongside old monuments. From the south bank of the Yarra, the contrast is striking between the skyscrapers of the business district and the historic silhouette of Flinders Street Station. For a high viewpoint, the Eureka Skydeck tower, on Riverside Quay, opens its panorama from the 88th floor.

What there is to see

From the promenade, the view takes in the skyscrapers, the river and its bridges, particularly beautiful at sunset and at night, when the towers light up. The Eureka Skydeck tower offers a glass platform to admire the city from high above. It is one of the finest viewpoints over contemporary Melbourne.

Practical information

The skyline can be admired freely from the Southbank Promenade, along the Yarra, in Melbourne. The promenade is accessible at any time, and the view is particularly beautiful in the evening. The climb to the Eureka Skydeck tower is, however, ticketed, with hours that vary by season.

Where to see the Melbourne skyline ?

From the Southbank Promenade, along the Yarra, or from the Eureka Skydeck tower for a high view.

What is the best time to admire the skyline ?

Sunset and night, when the skyscrapers light up and are reflected in the Yarra River.