Southbank and Docklands by bike

Evan Walker Bridge is named after Professor Evan Walker, Melbourne’s planning minister in the 1980s. As a former architect, he drove the transformation of the Southbank precinct.

As you cross, keep an eye out on the left for a hidden stairway to Ponyfish Island, an outdoor restaurant and bar nestled under the bridge.

The leafy riverfront boasts some of Melbourne’s most scenic dining spots, with views of the Yarra River and city skyline. Try quirky craft beer bar Hopscotch, the riverside barbecue at Ludlow Bar and Dining Room or the sophisticated cocktail bar Left Bank Melbourne.

Home to over 30 restaurants and eateries, you can't go wrong with a meal at Crown Melbourne. Keep an eye out for Ging Thai's neon sign for fresh flavours straight out of Thailand. Or for something fancy, book in an indulgent high tea at Conservatory. Looking for more fun? There's also cinemas, escape rooms, laser tag, bowling and karaoke bars.

Hungry? Try the award-winning Boatbuilders Yard for a stylish blend of maritime history and great food. On weekends, head to The General Assembly for free live music.

Spanning the Yarra River, the Seafarers Bridge is an important link for pedestrians and cyclists alike. Named after the nearby Mission to Seafarers, the shape of the bridge is inspired by the sail rig of a Chinese junk.

Featuring a bar, function space and hidden garden, this unique building once offered welfare and church services to seafarers.

Want the full pirate experience? Book in for a cabaret dinner brought to you by Queens of the Damned. Expect a night of swashbuckling burlesque and cut-throat comedy.

Book ahead if you'd like to go onboard for a closer look.

The Webb Bridge is an iconic feature along the waterfront. Designed by artist Robert Owen, it follows the gestural flow of the river.

Held annually, MPavilion is Australia's leading architecture and design event. Here you'll find some of the designs from previous years, including Emily Floyd's playful oversized black rabbit 'Signature Work' (2004), the dancing figures of Michael Snape's Continuum (2005) and Amanda Levete’s canopy of 52 resin petals (2015).

Keep an eye out for Virginia King's water feature Reed Vessel (2004), and an interactive playground.

Facing the marina, 'Cow Up a Tree' (2000) is a bronze sculpture by artist John Kelly. He took inspiration from a story of a Gippsland flood that left cows stranded in trees.

With the ability to host over 70,000 fans, Marvel Stadium is a go-to destination for sport lovers in Melbourne.

Featuring a retractable roof, the stadium plays host to regular AFL and A-League football matches as well as live concerts.

Stop for a breather while you take in the gorgeous views of Victoria Harbour. If you're sticking around until nightfall, this is the perfect spot to see the city lit up at night.

Pull up a chair at one of the waterfront restaurants showcasing cuisines from across the globe. The mysterious collection of draped concrete sculptures by the waterfront are Callum Morton's 'Monument Park'. Offering shady seating or climbing challenges for kids, these architectural miniatures play on some of the city's most recognisable statues and buildings.

Named after the iconic Melbourne Football Club player, the Ron Barassi Senior Park ends underneath the Bolte Bridge on the edge of the Moonee Ponds Creek. 

Imaginative kids will love clambering over the unique playground. They can visit outer space in the rocket ship slide or get to work on the digger in the sandpit. Hot day? Cool off in the water play area.