South Bank City Highlights | Easy 5km

Join Luisa for a relaxed Social Walk through Melbourne’s Southbank, one of the city’s most iconic riverside precincts. Perfect for after-work vibes, this central walk is easy to get to and offers some of Melbourne’s best city views.

We’ll meet at Riverland Bar by the Yarra River before setting off to enjoy city lights, riverside reflections, and the buzzing Southbank atmosphere.

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.

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🗓️ Date: Friday 3 October 2025
🕖 Meeting Time: Arrive 7:00pm for check-in
🚶 Departure: 7:30pm sharp
🕔 Finish: Around 9:30pm
📍 Meeting Point: Riverland Bar (bottom of the steps by the Yarra River, Federation Square side)
📏 Distance: Approx. 5km return
🚶 Difficulty: Easy – flat, mostly concrete paths

We are Social Walks, one of Melbourne’s largest outdoor social communities. With thousands of members and hundreds of events each year, our mission is to bring people together through nature, connection and fun.

✅ All events led by friendly, experienced and first aid trained hosts
✅ Fully insured and licensed tour operators with Parks Victoria
✅ When we hold events inside Parks Victoria parks, $2.40 from every ticket goes directly back into maintaining and protecting those spaces 🌿

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This is where you can connect with our community, share photos and organise car pooling.

✨ Sparkling Yarra River views at night
🔥 Crown Casino’s famous fire display
🏙️ Melbourne’s buzzing city skyline
📸 Gorgeous photo opportunities along the riverside

🌿 Meet new people in a relaxed, welcoming group
🌿 Soak up fresh air and Melbourne’s vibrant nightlife
🌿 Get your steps in while exploring city highlights
🌿 Perfect for solo walkers or groups of friends

💧 At least 1–2L of water
🥪 Light snacks (optional)
🧥 A warm jacket (evenings by the river can be chilly)
🍺 Money for a drink or bite to eat afterwards (optional)

👟 Comfortable walking shoes
🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing (check forecast)
🧢 Hat or beanie if needed

🚉 Public Transport: Super easy access via Flinders Street Station (2 min walk to Riverland Bar)
🚗 Parking: Paid parking available at Federation Square and nearby garages
🤝 Carpooling: Need a lift? Post in our Melbourne Social Walks Facebook Group
⏰ Please arrive by 7:00pm for check-in before departure

We’ll wrap up with the option to grab a drink or bite to eat at a nearby venue to keep the night going.

🔞 Ages 18+
👨‍👩‍👧 Kids welcome but must be supervised by a guardian
⏱️ Walk duration approx. 2 hours including breaks
🌧️ Walk goes ahead rain, hail or shine
⚡ Extreme weather may cause rescheduling
✅ Social Walks events are always fully insured and professionally hosted

🎟️ $20 per person
Tickets cover insurance, logistics and help us keep Social Walks running across Melbourne.

This walk will be hosted by Luisa, who will make sure everyone feels welcome, safe and included.

We 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