Guidebook for Melbourne
Everything Else
8 mins walk from Apartment and the 5min (two stops) to CBD or one stop to Richmond Station which connects with every line in Melbourne
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South Yarra Station
8 mins walk from Apartment and the 5min (two stops) to CBD or one stop to Richmond Station which connects with every line in Melbourne
No visit to Melbourne is complete without a walk, jog or run around Melbourne's iconic 'Tan Track', a 3.8km track around King's Domain and the Botanic Gardens.
Closest point is 500m from Apartment.
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Tan Track
Tan TrackNo visit to Melbourne is complete without a walk, jog or run around Melbourne's iconic 'Tan Track', a 3.8km track around King's Domain and the Botanic Gardens.
Closest point is 500m from Apartment.
SWIMMING POOLS (indoor & outdoor) & international diving facilities. Also has large multi-purpose sports hall hosting badminton, basketball, table tennis, and volleyball. Has GYM and Squash Courts,
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Melbourne Sport and Aquatic Centre
30 Aughtie DrSWIMMING POOLS (indoor & outdoor) & international diving facilities. Also has large multi-purpose sports hall hosting badminton, basketball, table tennis, and volleyball. Has GYM and Squash Courts,
Australia's only certified couture cleaner.
Very good Dry Cleaners and fabulous service.
Bancrofts Dry Cleaning
45-47 Toorak RdAustralia's only certified couture cleaner.
Very good Dry Cleaners and fabulous service.
They offer a free three day trial - or casual weekly memberships for $21.00.
Mon - Wed6:00 AM 10:00 PM
Thurs6:00 AM 9:00 PM
Fri6:00 AM 8:00 PM
Sat8:00 AM 6:00 PM
Sun9:00 AM 5:00 PM
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Club Lime South Yarra
670 Chapel StThey offer a free three day trial - or casual weekly memberships for $21.00.
Mon - Wed6:00 AM 10:00 PM
Thurs6:00 AM 9:00 PM
Fri6:00 AM 8:00 PM
Sat8:00 AM 6:00 PM
Sun9:00 AM 5:00 PM
The Alfred
55 Commercial RdHospital & Triage Centre for Australia.
Named after Melbourne's co-founder, John Pascoe Fawkner, remains largely unchanged from its original design in 1862,
Popular spot for Tennis, Cricket, Soccer, Free BBQs, playgrounds.
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Fawkner Park
24-88 Commercial RdNamed after Melbourne's co-founder, John Pascoe Fawkner, remains largely unchanged from its original design in 1862,
Popular spot for Tennis, Cricket, Soccer, Free BBQs, playgrounds.
Home to many events, conferences and exhibition.
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Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
1 Convention Centre PlHome to many events, conferences and exhibition.
Melbourne s Oldest Market and a fabulous place to get fresh produce - and sit with a great coffee and people watch!
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Prahran Market station
Melbourne s Oldest Market and a fabulous place to get fresh produce - and sit with a great coffee and people watch!
London has the Eye, Singapore has the Flyer, We have the Melbourne Star!
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Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
101 Waterfront WayLondon has the Eye, Singapore has the Flyer, We have the Melbourne Star!
Melbourne Zoo
Elliott AvenueOne of the best in the world!
Arts & Culture
Multiplex Cinemas including Gold Class showing movies 10am - midnight.
Also has a good food hall!
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Roc's Jam Factory
500 Chapel StMultiplex Cinemas including Gold Class showing movies 10am - midnight.
Also has a good food hall!
The MCG - home to Cricket Australia, AFL, Concerts, Fabulous interactive Museum.
15 mins casual walk from the apartment!
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Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueThe MCG - home to Cricket Australia, AFL, Concerts, Fabulous interactive Museum.
15 mins casual walk from the apartment!
The "rectangle" stadium!
Home to Melbourne Storm (NRL), Melbourne Rebels (Rugby Union), Melbourne Victory (Football/Soccer) and concerts.
12 mins walk from apartment
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AAMI Park
Olympic BoulevardThe "rectangle" stadium!
Home to Melbourne Storm (NRL), Melbourne Rebels (Rugby Union), Melbourne Victory (Football/Soccer) and concerts.
12 mins walk from apartment
Home of the Australian Open Grand Slam played every January. Also host International concerts and events ie Beyonce, Prince, Roger Walters The Wall.
15 mins walk from the apartment.
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Rod Laver Arena
200 Olympic BlvdHome of the Australian Open Grand Slam played every January. Also host International concerts and events ie Beyonce, Prince, Roger Walters The Wall.
15 mins walk from the apartment.
Multi-Purpose Concerts & Events Venue - home to Melbourne Vixens (Netball) and Melbourne Tigers (Basketball).
15 mins walk from Apartment,
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Melbourne Arena
Olympic BoulevardMulti-Purpose Concerts & Events Venue - home to Melbourne Vixens (Netball) and Melbourne Tigers (Basketball).
15 mins walk from Apartment,
Arts Centre Melbourne is both a defining Melbourne landmark and Australia's largest and busiest performing arts centre hosting Internal and national music, opera, theatre and dance companies..
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Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda RdArts Centre Melbourne is both a defining Melbourne landmark and Australia's largest and busiest performing arts centre hosting Internal and national music, opera, theatre and dance companies..
Home to the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Also attracts range of local &international artists, showcasing jazz, rock, pop, multi-cultural, chamber and cabaret and contemporary bands.
20 mins walk
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Hamer Hall, Melbourne
100 St Kilda RdHome to the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Also attracts range of local &international artists, showcasing jazz, rock, pop, multi-cultural, chamber and cabaret and contemporary bands.
20 mins walk
Founded in 1861, the National Gallery of Victoria is Australia’s oldest public art gallery hosting fabulous Exhibitions, Collections and Programmes.
10 mins via No8 tram or 20 min walk.
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National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdFounded in 1861, the National Gallery of Victoria is Australia’s oldest public art gallery hosting fabulous Exhibitions, Collections and Programmes.
10 mins via No8 tram or 20 min walk.
Home of the Formula 1 Grand Prix and V8 Supercars each March. Rest of the year its a nice walking around the beautiful lake and visiting Restaurants & Cafes.
10 mins walk to Gate 5 from apartment.
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Albert Park
Home of the Formula 1 Grand Prix and V8 Supercars each March. Rest of the year its a nice walking around the beautiful lake and visiting Restaurants & Cafes.
10 mins walk to Gate 5 from apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
Open 7days midday - 3am with good pub meals midday - 10pm. Has Rooftop Bar and downstairs live Music or DJ most nights, pool tables, big screens for sport & special events. Bottle Shop open till 1am
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Arcadia Hotel
2 Toorak RdOpen 7days midday - 3am with good pub meals midday - 10pm. Has Rooftop Bar and downstairs live Music or DJ most nights, pool tables, big screens for sport & special events. Bottle Shop open till 1am
Excellent Classy Bar which is a Melbourne Institution - with a top selection of wines, beers & cocktails.
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Botanical Hotel
169 Domain RdExcellent Classy Bar which is a Melbourne Institution - with a top selection of wines, beers & cocktails.
The ever-popular Beer Garden with a fabulous range of beers & good food.
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The Village
557 Saint Kilda RoadThe ever-popular Beer Garden with a fabulous range of beers & good food.
Excellent upstairs Cocktail Bar (with great wines & beers as well) very cool areas to relax with a good drink!
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Katuk
517a Chapel StExcellent upstairs Cocktail Bar (with great wines & beers as well) very cool areas to relax with a good drink!
You have to do it - a bar in the middle of the Yarra River!
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Ponyfish Island
You have to do it - a bar in the middle of the Yarra River!
Very funky rooftop bar - good range of drinks and excellent cocktails
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The Red Hummingbird
246 Russell StVery funky rooftop bar - good range of drinks and excellent cocktails
Australia's most Iconic Pub Hotel. Three Floors - 2nd home of the famous 'Chloe' who has graced the bar walls for over a century and 3rd is a unique and quirky rooftop Cider Barr!
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Young & Jackson
1 Swanston StAustralia's most Iconic Pub Hotel. Three Floors - 2nd home of the famous 'Chloe' who has graced the bar walls for over a century and 3rd is a unique and quirky rooftop Cider Barr!
Gin Palace
10 Russell PlRomantic and Fun late-night lane way bar
Very cool bar to sit on balcony and watch Swanston St below (enter from lane way behind)!
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Cabinet Bar & Balcony
11 Rainbow AlleyVery cool bar to sit on balcony and watch Swanston St below (enter from lane way behind)!
Premium Melbourne Club, Cocktail Bar & Lounge and Rooftop, spanning 3 levels
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The Emerson Rooftop Bar and Club
141-145 Commercial RoadPremium Melbourne Club, Cocktail Bar & Lounge and Rooftop, spanning 3 levels
Shopping
South Yarra Pharmacy
81-83 Toorak RdGood Local and handy Pharmacy - open till 9pm every evening,
Bridge Road
Bridge RoadFamous Strip of Factory Outlet Stores for EVERY fashion need.
Famous shopping, dining and entertainment precinct. It has myriad shops ranging from exclusive upmarket fashion designers at the South Yarra end to old fashion pawnbrokers towards Windsor.
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Kapellenstraße
Chapel StreetFamous shopping, dining and entertainment precinct. It has myriad shops ranging from exclusive upmarket fashion designers at the South Yarra end to old fashion pawnbrokers towards Windsor.
Melbourne's main pedestrian mall and one of the city's main tourist destinations.
Home to two major department stores - Myers & David Jones.
Plus Famous Strand Arcade, GPO Arcade, Royal Arcade.
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Bourke Street Mall
Bourke Street MallMelbourne's main pedestrian mall and one of the city's main tourist destinations.
Home to two major department stores - Myers & David Jones.
Plus Famous Strand Arcade, GPO Arcade, Royal Arcade.
A diverse shopping & dining destination bringing together more than 300 retailers over five levels and train station in basement. Spanning two city blocks, the centre boasts unique architect features
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Melbourne Central
Swanston StreetA diverse shopping & dining destination bringing together more than 300 retailers over five levels and train station in basement. Spanning two city blocks, the centre boasts unique architect features
Food Scene
Best Value All Day Breakfast (and Asian Food) only $10.50 for the BIG breakfast.
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Krakatoa Cafe ~ South Yarra
Best Value All Day Breakfast (and Asian Food) only $10.50 for the BIG breakfast.
McDonald's St Kilda Road
407 St Kilda RdOpen 24 hours on the weekend (if you have too!)
Subway
407 St Kilda RdOpen 24 hours
Great Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch - cool vibe and can sit outside and people watch ....
domain brasserie
181 Domain RdGreat Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch - cool vibe and can sit outside and people watch ....
Considered one of the very best French Restaurants in Melbourne - great to celebrity spot during sporting festivals!
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France-Soir
11 Toorak RdConsidered one of the very best French Restaurants in Melbourne - great to celebrity spot during sporting festivals!
Excellent Coffee and great French Pastries and Café Style food in a stylish environment,
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La Parisienne Pâtés
17 Toorak RdExcellent Coffee and great French Pastries and Café Style food in a stylish environment,
South Yarra Chinese Food institution. Get in early or expect to wait 15-20 mins to be seated as its always packed - and they will rush you out once finished for the next people waiting,
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Pacific Seafood BBQ House
210 Toorak RdSouth Yarra Chinese Food institution. Get in early or expect to wait 15-20 mins to be seated as its always packed - and they will rush you out once finished for the next people waiting,
The essence is Italian, with a stylish ambiance reminiscent to Tuscan eateries
Ecco offers cosy open fires in winter, alfresco dining in summer. Must book for weekends.
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Ecco Gusto Italiano - Restaurant
97 Toorak RdThe essence is Italian, with a stylish ambiance reminiscent to Tuscan eateries
Ecco offers cosy open fires in winter, alfresco dining in summer. Must book for weekends.
An Institution - Founded in 1988, Caffé e Cucina offers the ultimate Italian dining experience in Melbourne
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Caffe e Cucina
581 Chapel StAn Institution - Founded in 1988, Caffé e Cucina offers the ultimate Italian dining experience in Melbourne
Enjoy high quality Japanese-style food barbecued at your table. They chop, toss, marinade, slice and juggle your food, even throwing it through the he air to land on your plate, or in your mouth!
Tokyo Teppanyaki
536 Chapel StreetEnjoy high quality Japanese-style food barbecued at your table. They chop, toss, marinade, slice and juggle your food, even throwing it through the he air to land on your plate, or in your mouth!
misschu - South Yarra
276 Toorak RdBEST Vietnamese food ever - and they deliver!
If you like Chocolate or Sweets or ice cream - you have to visit here!
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Burch & Purchese Sweet Studio
647 Chapel StIf you like Chocolate or Sweets or ice cream - you have to visit here!
Steer Dining Room
15 Claremont StIf you love Steak - this is the place!
Great start to experience all day eating in one of Melbourne's famous laneways
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Degraves St
Great start to experience all day eating in one of Melbourne's famous laneways
Great wine list, staff, atmosphere and fabulous tapas style eats.
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South Press Winehouse
27 Toorak RdGreat wine list, staff, atmosphere and fabulous tapas style eats.
Essentials
IGA Toorak Rd Plus Liquor
172-174 Toorak RdClosest Good Supermarket.
Located in the Vogue Centre - this is the closest BIG Chain Supermarket - nice. clean, handy, good pricing AND they have a fresh hand made Sushi Stand in Store.
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Woolworths South Yarra
670 Chapel StLocated in the Vogue Centre - this is the closest BIG Chain Supermarket - nice. clean, handy, good pricing AND they have a fresh hand made Sushi Stand in Store.