Melbourne Skydeck
7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Melbourne Skydeck is a lookout in Southbank, Victoria, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 17,606 visitor reviews. It is one of the landmarks catalogued in Southbank.
Melbourne Skydeck at a glance
- Category
- Lookouts
- State
- Victoria
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Reviews
- 17,606
- Southbank rank
- #1 of 1
- National rank
- #21 of 489
About Melbourne Skydeck
Melbourne Skydeck is one of 1 catalogued landmarks in Southbank, Victoria, sitting within the lookouts category. It is the city's standout entry in the national catalogue.
Visitors rate Melbourne Skydeck 4.5 out of 5 across 17,606 reviews — a strong rating that most Australian attractions would envy. Within the lookouts category nationally it ranks #1 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.
On the national stage, Melbourne Skydeck ranks #21 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 4%, placing it firmly among Australia's landmark elite. Within Victoria it sits at #7 of 93, and within the lookouts category it holds #1 of 40 Australia-wide. Its 4.5 rating runs just below the lookouts average of 4.65, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.
Melbourne Skydeck is located at 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Southbank. For the wider context, the Southbank city page ranks all 1 local landmarks side by side, and the Lookouts category page compares Melbourne Skydeck with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Melbourne Skydeck worth visiting?
- Melbourne Skydeck is a lookout in Southbank, Victoria, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 17,606 visitor reviews. It is one of the landmarks catalogued in Southbank.
- Where is Melbourne Skydeck?
- Melbourne Skydeck is located at 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia.
- What type of landmark is Melbourne Skydeck?
- Melbourne Skydeck is categorised as lookout. You can explore more lookouts across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is Melbourne Skydeck rated?
- Melbourne Skydeck holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 17,606 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is Melbourne Skydeck?
- By visitor review volume, Melbourne Skydeck ranks #21 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 4%), #7 of 93 in Victoria, and #1 of 1 in Southbank.
- How does Melbourne Skydeck compare to other lookouts?
- Among 40 lookouts catalogued across Australia, Melbourne Skydeck ranks #1 by review volume, and its 4.5 rating sits just under the category average of 4.65.
- What landmarks are near Melbourne Skydeck?
- The closest landmarks to Melbourne Skydeck are National Gallery of Victoria (397 m away), Under The Clocks (Flinders Station) (453 m away), SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium (574 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.