South Bank City Highlights | Easy 5km

Join us for another awesome Social Walk with Maria as we embark on a South Bank City Highlights walk. This central location is easy to get to, and we’ll meet out the front of the Riverland Bar by the Yarra River before setting off along Melbourne’s glittering riverside at night.

Our Social Walks are a great way to get outside, get your body moving, and make amazing new friends along the way!

This October, $1 from every Social Walks ticket sold will go to by the , helping Australians facing mental health struggles and the impacts of suicide.

👉 Join our fundraising team here:

🗓️ Date: Friday 10th October 2025

🕖 Arrive: 7:00pm (Departure 7:30pm sharp)

🕙 Finish: Approx. 10:00pm

📍 Meeting Point: Riverland Bar (bottom of the steps, by the Yarra River)

📏 Distance: ~5km🚶

Difficulty: Easy, flat, beginner-friendly

The South Bank City Highlights Walk is a gorgeous riverside adventure that shows Melbourne at its sparkling best. From Flinders Street to Webb Bridge, you’ll wander along the Yarra River, pass by Crown Casino’s famous fire display, and enjoy the glittering reflection of city lights dancing across the water.

It’s the perfect evening walk — short, social, and packed with sights that make Melbourne come alive at night.

✅ All events led by experienced, first aid trained guides

✅ Fully insured

✅ Safe, professionally hosted walks

✅ $2.40 from every ticket sold goes to Parks Victoria

👉 Join our community here:

🌉 Crown Casino fire display along Southbank

🌊 Riverside views of the Yarra at night

🌆 Stunning city skyline lit up after dark

📸 Plenty of opportunities for photos and sightseeing

🌿 Meet new people in a relaxed, welcoming group

🌿 Experience Melbourne’s nightlife in a healthy, social way

🌿 Perfect for beginners or seasoned walkers alike

🌿 A midweek reset with beautiful views and good company

💧 Water (at least 1–2L)

🧥 Warm jacket or layers (nights can be chilly)

💵 Money for food or drinks afterwards (optional)

👟 Comfortable walking shoes

🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing (check forecast)

🧢 Hat / Beanie

🔞 Ages 18+

🌧️ Walk goes ahead rain, hail, or shine

⚡ Extreme weather may cause rescheduling

🚉 Public transport friendly (close to Flinders St Station)

🚗 Paid parking available nearby at Federation Square

🎟️ $20 per personIncludes:

• Insurance and logistics
• Access to the full Social Walks experience
• $2.40 from every ticket sold goes to Parks Victoria

The walk will take around 2.5–3 hours, with small breaks along the way to enjoy the sights and take photos. We’ll finish where we started near Riverland Bar, with an optional chance to grab a drink together afterwards.

✨ Hosted by Maria.

Can’t wait to see you there! – Team Social Walks 🌿

Event Venue

Riverland Bar (Outside the bar by the Yarra River), Federation Wharf Vaults 1-9, Melbourne, Australia