The heavily modified Webb Bridge runs parallel to the Charles Grimes road bridge and provides a shared-path connection over the Yarra between Docklands and Southbank, which is useful when you’re checking out the other paths and attractions in the area.

For public transport options go to ‘GET AROUND’ below

Docklands to Southbank (2.7km)

• Access: The Webb Dock Line started where Marvel Stadium is now on Harbour Esplanade. The Port Phillip Ferries terminal and Cow Up a Tree Sculpture are to the west of the Capital City Trail shared path here. (Search: 143 Harbour Esplanade)
• The City of Melbourne does not have signage for this rail trail. Head south along the Capital City Trail, crossing Bourke and Collins St
• A footpath to the right through Docklands Park, just before the public toilets, follows the railway alignment
• Riders turn right at Navigation Drive and then left onto Webb Bridge, which is signposted. The wild curving sculpture at the far end was designed to resemble the eel traps used by the local Woiworung people
• The descent through the eel trap to Southbank is rather complex, with bikes going up and down the middle, steps on the left and a mobility ramp on the right
• The railway line went somewhere through Tower 2 of Mirvac’s Yarras Edge development
• Turn right and follow the River Esplanade to the west past the giant motor yachts of Melbourne’s rich and famous. The railway line used to be just to your left
• There may be detours in place for infill apartment blocks that are still under construction
•  After 2km you should emerge at a shared path along Lorimer St
•  It continues under the Bolte Bridge and then stops abruptly at Graham St opposite a cafe
• The railway line ran straight ahead from here and the tracks remain in place
• We do not recommend riding along Lorimer St, as the footpath on the left has numerous driveways and there are no on-road bike lanes