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You can get on the Loop at Central Station; alternatively if you’re already in the city you can catch it from Adelaide Street, William Street, Margaret Street, Eagle Street, George Street and Wharf Street. The Loop’s bus stops are bright red, so are easy to spot.

Wharf Street

If you’re after something a bit more informative, there are official tour buses called ‘City Sights Tours’; these take your through the Central Business District, South Bank area, Chinatown, Spring Hill and Milton – tickets are $25 (or $20 concession) and can be purchased from the bus driver.

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The Riverside Centre is easily accessed by walking or catching a CityCat ferry.

Start from Central Station.

As you exit the station (via the main entrance) turn left onto Ann Street. Cross the road. Pass the war memorial and take the next right onto Creek Street.

After five minutes or so you will come to an unusual roundabout with a giant fig tree in the middle. Cross directly over the roundabout to Eagle Street. Continue straight through the high-rise buildings you see in front of you towards the river.

The Riverside Centre itself is actually a skyscraper designed by Harry Seidler in 1986. It is easily recognisable by its size and the prominent water feature in front of it. Surrounding it are a number of prestigious bars and restaurants, all located on the river’s edge, making them a superb spot to enjoy drinks or dinner.

Riverside has its own ferry wharf where CityCat ferries run regularly.

Turn right (when facing the river) and follow the path along, soon you will reach Eagle Street Pier.

Within walking distance of Riverside is Eagle Street Pier. The main attraction here lies with the Kookaburra River Cruises; these are authentic paddle steamers that offer lunch, afternoon tea or dinner cruises along the river (prices start from $20). Eagle Street Pier is also host to award-winning restaurants and bars – the weekends are much livelier here.

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The Pontoon River walk can either be reached by foot or by ferry – it seems more sensible to catch a ferry to the wharf at the start of the walk and walk back to the city as opposed to walking there and backtracking on yourself.

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Start from Queen Street Mall.

When you get off at Sydney Street, follow the path to your left up and take the first left onto Griffith Street. Follow this for about 300m, then turn left onto Riverview Crescent. The road ends here; the entrance to the Rover Walk is on your right.

At the end of the pontoon the path continues alongside the river all the way back to the city; eventually taking you to Riverside, which is a ten minute walk from the city centre. Altogether, the walk takes about half an hour, if you’re walking leisurely.