80%River Cruise

The Yarra River has two distinct parts. Upriver of the Princes Bridge and Downriver from Docklands. The upriver part is very picturesque with gardens, lovely bridges and views to the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arenas (tennis) The river winds its way through the cityscape, which i... more The Yarra River has two distinct parts. Upriver of the Princes Bridge and Downriver from Docklands. The upriver part is very picturesque with gardens, lovely bridges and views to the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arenas (tennis) The river winds its way through the cityscape, which i feel is much better architecturally than Sydney. Down river from Docklands takes you under the Bolte Bridge (one of the nicest looking bridges I have seen) into the Industrial Port of Melbourne (Australia's busiest container port) Then underneath the Westgate Bridge (a span fell down in 1973) to the historic port of Williamstown. A lovely seaside village with heaps of interesting restaurants and souvenir shops. All in all the Yarra provides an interesting and different view into the heart of Melbourne, A beautiful City by any standards.close

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by anonymous – posted on Oct 11, 2008

There are two different cruises you can take on the Yarra river in Melbourne, one which goes upriver and one which goes downriver...clever eh. Both are pretty good but there's not a whole lot to see really. Good way to while away an hour though and a different way to see the city. The leave... more There are two different cruises you can take on the Yarra river in Melbourne, one which goes upriver and one which goes downriver...clever eh. Both are pretty good but there's not a whole lot to see really. Good way to while away an hour though and a different way to see the city. The leave from just under Federation Square. Think there are some fancier boats too offering evening and dinner cruises.close

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by catherinegilvarry – posted on May 2, 2007

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