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Crown Casino Entertainment Complex

In a prominent site at Southbank on the Yarra River sits the Crown Casino. As a good casino should be, Crown is about more then just gambling. It has earned itself a reputation as their slogan suggests, for being “A World of Entertainment”.

Crown Casino has more then a dozen bars and clubs, diverse dining and shopping options, free entertainment and much more all within the opulent surrounds of the Crown complex. There is something to cater for everyone including some gambling, clubs, pubs and bars for the adults and games, cinemas and shopping for all ages.

Crown Precincts

Dining

  • Premium Dining
    Dine in Style at the likes of Koko, authentic Teppanyaki in the tranquil surrounds of a Japanese water garden. Or Conservatory - with its soaring ceilings and city views, serving sumptuous buffets of Eastern and Western cuisine. And let’s not forget Silks, the opulent Chinese mansion of Cantonese delicacies, with five private dining rooms. Just a few of the ways of indulging in the best dining experiences Melbourne has to offer
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  • Casual Dining
    Automatic café has become a popular place for casual gatherings, with a diverse menu to please different tastes in a fresh, clean and funky environment with views out to the Yarra promenade and city skyline. Along with Cafe Greco famous for its coffee and cakes, Lucky Chan’s Yum Cha and the quality of buffet at mesh, there are fantastic dining options to compliment a full schedule of Crown entertainment.
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  • Food court
    There are two food courts in the Crown complex on ground and first floor. With fast food outlets, noodles, Indian, Souvlaki, burgers, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Sandwiches coffee and pastries, one would be hard pressed not to find a satisfying meal.
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Clothes shopping

  • Treat yourself to a new wardrobe at Crown with luxury brands like La Perla, Louis Vuitton and Prada. The big names in fashion are housed in the designer retail quarters of Crown in addition to other high quality outlets to suit a range of budgets
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Gambling Areas

  • For a flutter, try your hand at poker, black jack, roulette and the traditional Australian game of 'two up' across a colourful gaming floor that stretches half a kilometre.
  • Serious punters can make their way to The Mahogany Room - a luxurious VIP setting for big spenders, with multi-lingual hosts, 24 hour food and bar service. http://www.crowncasino.com.au/Content.aspx?topicID=379

Theatre shows, concerts and events

  • Crown has spectacular venues for holding a range of events and shows attracting some of the best local and international acts, artists and events. The Palms at Crown is one such venue at crown which has earned itself a stunning reputation
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Clubs and Bars

  • The clubs and bars at crown are entertainment entities in their own right such as “The Pub” which developed a strong crowd of locals with it’s large clean spacious areas, entertainment screens, live and juke box music and central bar.
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Entertainment for all ages

  • Galactic circus
    > Australia’s largest indoor interactive theme park with high tech rides, simulators, show bags and pop corn. FREE entry. http://www.galacticcircus.com.au/
  • M9 Laser Skirmish
    > Does running for your life in a maze of shadows and alleyways while you aim for opponents with your laser gun sound like a blast!? www.m9.com.au
  • Cinemas
    > Dinner and a movie? Well once you’ve dined at crown, no need to walk across the river for your movie. Near “The pub” is the box office and the cinemas upstairs. There are regular cinemas with comfortable stadium seating and the indulgent Gold Class Cinemas. Cinema Information: http://villagecinemas.com.au/Cinemas/Crown.htm
  • Kingpin Bowling
    > A unique bowling experience with UV disco lighting, music, entertainment screens, a great idea for large groups http://www.kingpinbowling.com.au/crown/index.html

FREE Things to Do At Crown

FREE Live Entertainment
A number of venues at Crown regularly have live bands and shows to entertain attendees. They include jazz bands, DJs, contemporary music, Karaoke and acoustic. http://www.crowncasino.com.au/Content.aspx?topicID=1302

Gas Brigades Show \ Fireballs: At night, on the boulevard, Crown Casino erupts into a river side show of fireballs. These never fail to impress and wow visitors. When the weather is cooler the flames warm bystanders, people reporting they can even feel the heat from the other side of the river. The fireballs are the biggest in the world and explode in a show each hour between times that are subject to the season and weather conditions. They are a spectacle from the North Side of the river as well as from Crown.

Atrium chandelier show and fountains

  • Make your entrance via the spectacular front Atrium on Queensbridge Street - a five-storey special effects foyer, resplendent with water, light and sound shows with a central stunning black marble staircase leading to Crown’s lavish restaurants.
  • There are often events, such as Chinese New Year, that Crown will mark with installations which are incorporated within the stunning water and light show

Outdoor water fountains

  • Crown is surrounded by spectacular water fountains, but it is the fountains at pavement level on the Yarra Promenade which kids and the young at heart interact with the most, especially in the summer months.
  • Take note. Fountains systematically spray jets of water into the air. It appears to be a natural reaction for children to look over the source of the water jets which can result in a powerful burst of water in a Childs face. Not necessarily dangerous but very likely to end in tears.

Browse shops and the casino interior

  • Many visitors to the Crown Complex are not interested in gambling or spending money. Walking within the opulent surroundings and window shopping has turned into a favourite pastime of visitors to the Crown complex

Take a stroll on Yarra boulevard with great views of the Central Business district

  • Yarra Boulevard is a lovely open area which spills out towards the river edge with sweeping views of the Central Business District. A nice place to take a stroll, people watch, cycle, watch buskers, have a bite to eat and enjoy the outdoor air.

Accommodation

Crown Casino’s location means that there is no shortage of accommodation within the Central Business district. A short stroll across the river and within Southbank is a number of hotels and options also.

Crown Casino is well known for Crown Towers which rises high into the sky above the complex with its 482 luxury rooms. The towers make an impressive addition to the skyline which at night is a beacon of coloured lighting. http://www.crowntowers.com.au

Crown promenade is Crown Casino’s second hotel which is located behind the first hotel. It is a very light, stylish and affordable city hotel with 465 guest rooms and facilities one would come to associate with Crown. http://www.crownpromenade.com.au/

Location

Crown is located at Southbank, directly across the Yarra River from the Central Business District (CBD); it is accessed by 3 bridges from King St (Kings Way), Spencer Street (Clarendon Street) and William Street (Queensbridge Street) in the CBD. Not only is access from the CBD quick and easily even by foot, but the Southbank precinct itself is a self sustaining entertainment hub that stretches from Crown Casino to Southgate, collectively matching the length of the CBD skyline.

Getting Here

  • Car – There is a great deal of parking available in and around the Crown complex with many people who work in the area and even the CBD choosing to take advantage of Crowns abundant and affordable undercover security car parks. Follow signage in Queensbridge and Whiteman Street for parking.
  • Train: All metropolitan trains run through Flinders Street Station on the North banks of the Yarra River. Crown Casino is a 15-minute stroll across the Princes Bridge, South gate footbridge or the fastest route, via Sandridge Bridge, heading west along Southbank
  • Tram: Trams 109,112 and 55 will take you directly past major entrances to Crown Casino. All other trams run via the city, a short stroll across the river to Southbank or from St. Kilda Road a short walk via the river promenade.

See Metlink for bus information and other information regarding trains and trams http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/

Guidelines

  • Dress Code
    The dress code for main areas of the Casino is smart casual. However specific areas of the Casino may have additional dress code requirements
    > Some gaming areas
    > Night clubs
    > Bars
    > Restaurants
    > Shows and theatre
    > Hotel areas
  • Behaviour
    Patrons of the Crown Casino complex are expected to conduct themselves without intoxication or harm to others. The complex is heavily populated with security staff that will intervene when necessary.

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