Guidebook to your Cozy Home in North Melbourne
Food scene
The IGA on Errol St is the best supermarket nearby to buy fresh fruits and veggies as well as anything you might need. There are plenty of restaurants, cafes, post office, banks and shops you might need - depending on who's open right now during the COVID-19 restrictions.
Errol Street
Errol StreetThe IGA on Errol St is the best supermarket nearby to buy fresh fruits and veggies as well as anything you might need. There are plenty of restaurants, cafes, post office, banks and shops you might need - depending on who's open right now during the COVID-19 restrictions.
Known as the "little Italy" of Melbourne - Lygon St, Carlton is a 30min walk or quick Uber ride. It boasts traditional Italian cuisine, Cinema Nova, cute cafes, excellent gelato and some bars. There are parks near there and a Piazza to hang out in.
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Lygon Street Carlton
Known as the "little Italy" of Melbourne - Lygon St, Carlton is a 30min walk or quick Uber ride. It boasts traditional Italian cuisine, Cinema Nova, cute cafes, excellent gelato and some bars. There are parks near there and a Piazza to hang out in.
Neighbourhoods
Leafy and green, quiet and historic. Heritage Victorian era homes mixed with modern architecture. Access to the Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne Zoo, University of Melbourne, city centre nearby, and all major hospitals.
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North Melbourne
Leafy and green, quiet and historic. Heritage Victorian era homes mixed with modern architecture. Access to the Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne Zoo, University of Melbourne, city centre nearby, and all major hospitals.
Sightseeing
Melbourne Zoo
Elliott AvenueGreat for families with children
Visit the historic State Library of Victoria for a tourist visit, to see an exhibition there or for some quiet reading space. This building is stunning inside and out.
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State Library of Victoria
328 Swanston StVisit the historic State Library of Victoria for a tourist visit, to see an exhibition there or for some quiet reading space. This building is stunning inside and out.
Beautiful river views and walks, lots of food, street performers, cultural celebrations, floating bars on the river and Crown Casino if that's your thing.
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Southbank
Beautiful river views and walks, lots of food, street performers, cultural celebrations, floating bars on the river and Crown Casino if that's your thing.
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Trams are the best way to get to the city
Tram routes #57, #58 & #59 are all nearby and will take you to different parts of the city.
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Plenty of bicycle paths around
If you have a bike, you can get just about anywhere from North Melbourne on connected bicycle highways. The City of Melbourne bikes can also be rented for a small fee from the corner of Queensberry and Peel Streets
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Bring warm clothes no matter what season it is
Melbourne is famous for having "four seasons in one day". This is not a joke. Even in the middle of summer the temperature can drop to below 15 degrees at night. So always have a warm jacket and umbrella with you just in case.