At the southern edge of the famed Yarra River in Melbourne City is a quay where boats can load and unload passengers and commercial goods. Near this quay are heritage warehouses that closed shop in the early days and remained as such for many years. Young entrepreneurs recently saw an opportunity and turned these cargo sheds into bars and restaurants. With a good view of the Yarra River as it flows gently towards the bay, these commercial establishments have become an instant hit as they are almost always filled to the brim.
Catching the fancy of promenaders, joggers and restaurant diners is an artistically designed bridge that connects the south bank to the north landing. The Seafarers Bridge is stunningly beautiful that it is, in itself, a tourist attraction. Row boats and motor boats regularly pass under its high vertical clearance.
Also at the South Wharf are numerous Direct Factory Outlets (DFOs) selling high quality shoes, sportswear, handbags, jewelries, sporting goods and many more. They are sold at discounted prices. At the DFO area, there are taxis, which are actually pedicabs, that can take you to Melbourne's Central Business District (CBD). Stations of trams and buses are about 300 meters away.
Near the South Wharf are popular tourist destinations like the Melbourne International Trade and Convention Center, Crown Casino Complex, Melbourne Aquarium and the South Bank Mall. Because of its prime location, South Wharf has been drawing the spenders and has become a top tourist attraction. It is the talk of the town.
- Konted
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| The walkway leading to the South Wharf |
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| One of several landing barges along the Yarra River |
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| Man is about to board his rubber boat at the landing barge near the South Wharf Promenade. |
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| The Seafarers Bridge that spans the Yarra River. |
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| The Seafarers Bridge connects the South Wharf to the North Landing. The bridge has elliptical arches. |
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| There are river cruises for tourists. |
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| Boats moored at the northern bank of the Yarra River |
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| The Seafarers Bridge is for pedestrians and cyclists only. |
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| High vertical clearance for boats |
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| A row boat is about to pass under the Seafarers Bridge. |
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| Bicycles as props at the BangPop Thai Restaurant at the South Wharf. |
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| Bicycles from one end to the other at BangPop Thai Restaurant |
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| The Munich Bar and Restaurant near the banks of the Yarra River |
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| Another landing barge along the Yarra River |
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| Man drags his rubber boat after trying it on the Yarra. |
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| The Boatbuilders Yard is a bar and cafe that boasts of a European style of dining and drinking. |
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| What used to be cargo sheds were converted into bars and restaurants. |
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| At The General Assembly, it is a combination of good beer and good food. |
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| The Melbourne Public Bar at the South Wharf |
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| Maritime Museum at the South Wharf |
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| Convention Centre Place houses the Direct Factory Outlets (DFOs) |
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| What is called a taxi is actually a pedicab that transports visitors to any place near the banks of the Yarra River. |
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| Original Converse shoes sold here |
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| Brooks and Puma stores offer discounted prices anytime of the year. |
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| High quality shoes |
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| Tommy Hilfiger store boasts of superior styling and quality |
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| There are many Rivers outlets in the state of Victoria. |
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| For your hiking boots, shoes and other adventure gears. |
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| The world famous Lindt chocolates |
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| Bags, jackets, sunglasses, etc at Kate Spade of New York |
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| Low, low prices at Vans |
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| Man bikes with his son along the South Wharf Promenade. |
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