Charles Grimes Bridge, Melbourne

Name: Charles Grimes Bridge
Address: Melbourne, Australia

#232 among attractions in Melbourne

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The Charles Grimes Bridge is a dual-carriageway bridge that carries the Docklands Highway over the Yarra River in the Docklands precinct of Melbourne, Australia. It was named after New South Wales surveyor general Charles Grimes, who was the first European to see the Yarra River. ()

Opened: 1975 (49 years ago)Coordinates: 37°49'24"S, 144°56'53"E

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City of Melbourne (Docklands)Melbourne Australia

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Charles Grimes Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, DFO South Wharf, Etihad Stadium, Crown Melbourne.

0.6 miE
Exotic marine life and hands-on programs
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, Melbourne
15 min walk • The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a vibrant marine sanctuary nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This aquatic zoo is a haven for a wide array of marine life, showcasing everything from the majestic king penguins to the awe-inspiring sharks that glide through...
~720 ftSE
37°49'29"S • 144°56'60"E
DFO South Wharf, Melbourne
4 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Outlet mall
0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Etihad Stadium, Melbourne
12 min walk • Docklands Stadium, also currently known by naming rights sponsorship as Marvel Stadium, is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment stadium in the Docklands area of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
0.6 miE
Hotel, entertainment and casino complex
Crown Melbourne, Melbourne
16 min walk • Crown Melbourne is a casino and resort located on the south bank of the Yarra River, in Melbourne, Australia. Crown Casino is a unit of Crown Limited, and the first casino of the now-international Crown brand.
0.6 miNE
Skyscraper, Hotel
Rialto Towers, Melbourne
16 min walk • Rialto is a skyscraper located at 525 Collins Street, in the western side of the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It was the tallest office building in the Southern Hemisphere when it was constructed.
0.4 miE
Bridge
Spencer Street Bridge, Melbourne
12 min walk • The Spencer Street Bridge is a road and tram bridge over the Yarra River in Melbourne, Australia. It connects Spencer Street on the north bank with Clarendon Street on the south. The idea of a bridge at this point was first put forward in the mid-1800s. The design of the bridge was a public competition won by Messrs.
0.6 miE
Bridge
King Street Bridge, Melbourne
15 min walk • The King Street Bridge carries King Street over the Yarra River in Melbourne, Australia. The bridge continues south as an elevated viaduct, with the Crown Casino built around it in later years.
~1520 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Victoria Police Museum, Melbourne
8 min walk • The Victoria Police Museum is a law enforcement museum operated by the Historical Services Unit within the Media and Corporate Communications Department of Victoria Police. It is open to the public and is located in the mezzanine of the WTC Wharf building in the city of Melbourne, Australia.
0.7 miNE
Multimedia exhibits, a cafe and gift shop
Immigration Museum, Melbourne
19 min walk • The Immigration Museum is a museum primarily displaying Australia's immigration history. It is located on Flinders Street in Melbourne, Victoria, in the Old Customs House.
0.5 miE
Park, Light rail
Batman Park, Melbourne
13 min walk • Batman Park is an urban park, located on the northern bank of the Yarra River in central Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Batman Park is a small open grassed space with paths and planted Eucalyptus trees bordered by Spencer Street at the west, Flinders Street Viaduct at the north and King Street to the east.
~1690 ftSE
Bridge
Montague Street Bridge, Melbourne
9 min walk • The Montague Street Bridge is a railway bridge in South Melbourne, Australia, an inner suburb of Melbourne. The bridge is located at 83 Montague Street, between Woodgate Street and Gladstone Lane.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Charles Grimes Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Jim Stynes Bridge, Melbourne (1 min walk), Seafarers Bridge, Melbourne (6 min walk), Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne (7 min walk), Melbourne Maritime Museum, Melbourne (8 min walk).

How to get to Charles Grimes Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Charles Grimes Bridge:

Tram

Stop D4: Docklands Park • Lines: 35, 70, 70d, 75 (4 min walk)
Stop D16: Harbour Esplanade • Lines: 11, 48, 48d (5 min walk)

Bus

48728 • Lines: 235, 237 (5 min walk)
Southern Cross Coach Terminal • Lines: SkyBus (15 min walk)

Train

Southern Cross (11 min walk)
Flagstaff (24 min walk)

Ferry

Port Phillip Ferries (12 min walk)