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Southbank
It's super central & footsteps away from pretty much EVERYTHING!
All the beautiful bars & restaurants right on the Yarra River.. a must do! Great for a bit of people watching, lots of live buskers working long hours for your entertainment...
Riverside Quay
All the beautiful bars & restaurants right on the Yarra River.. a must do! Great for a bit of people watching, lots of live buskers working long hours for your entertainment...
Main local street for groceries, restaurants, cafes, massages, hair dressers.... etc :)
15 habitants recommandent
Clarendon St
Main local street for groceries, restaurants, cafes, massages, hair dressers.... etc :)
Shopping
Stroll through our local market, lots of wonderful foods & local arts/crafts etc....
431 habitants recommandent
South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry StStroll through our local market, lots of wonderful foods & local arts/crafts etc....
Bourke Street Mall
Bourke Street MallShop till you drop ladies....and gents ;)
Direct Factory Outlets... walk from the apartment, follow the river & enjoy some discounted shopping ;)
583 habitants recommandent
DFO South Wharf
20 Convention Centre PlDirect Factory Outlets... walk from the apartment, follow the river & enjoy some discounted shopping ;)
You could spend all day strolling this long street...stopping for coffee, shopping & maybe a spot of pampering :)
80 habitants recommandent
Chapel Street Precinct Association Inc.
27 Izett StYou could spend all day strolling this long street...stopping for coffee, shopping & maybe a spot of pampering :)
Food Scene
My fave local for breakfast & lunch, gets the morning sun & serves delicious, fresh food!
16 habitants recommandent
Gas Eatery & Supplies
253 Coventry StMy fave local for breakfast & lunch, gets the morning sun & serves delicious, fresh food!
Check out the downstairs bar, it's a fave 'date' place, perfect for a wine or cocktail :)
The restaurant is also absolutely superb! A real special treat....
34 habitants recommandent
The Atlantic Restaurant
8 Whiteman StCheck out the downstairs bar, it's a fave 'date' place, perfect for a wine or cocktail :)
The restaurant is also absolutely superb! A real special treat....
Perfect for a quick, cheap lunch or dinner when you're on the move! Under $11 meals!
17 habitants recommandent
Wat Da Pho
212 Clarendon StPerfect for a quick, cheap lunch or dinner when you're on the move! Under $11 meals!
Wine & dine on any budget, many BYO restaurants to choose from...
464 habitants recommandent
Chinatown Precinct
35 Market LnWine & dine on any budget, many BYO restaurants to choose from...
My fave Chinatown restaurant... it's hustle-bustle but oozing with life :)
8 habitants recommandent
Shanghai Village 蘇杭名小吃
112 Little Bourke StreetMy fave Chinatown restaurant... it's hustle-bustle but oozing with life :)
Another of my fave little finds. So Melbourne, a little hard to find but oh so worth it! Overlooking Swanson St between the trees, you won't want to leave!You must try the eggplant wedges.... YUM!! :)
21 habitants recommandent
Cabinet Bar & Balcony
11 Rainbow AlleyAnother of my fave little finds. So Melbourne, a little hard to find but oh so worth it! Overlooking Swanson St between the trees, you won't want to leave!You must try the eggplant wedges.... YUM!! :)
And restaurant.. Amazing pizzas! Right across the road from the apartment this is the closest coffee/food stop :)
Rumour Restaurant Bar and Lounge
38 Power StreetAnd restaurant.. Amazing pizzas! Right across the road from the apartment this is the closest coffee/food stop :)
Drinks & Nightlife
You can't go past this for something a little different...... a bar literally in the middle of the Yarra River!
163 habitants recommandent
Ponyfish Island
You can't go past this for something a little different...... a bar literally in the middle of the Yarra River!
Golden Gate Hotel
238 Clarendon St$10 steaks all day...can't go wrong with that!
Overlooking the flames of Crown Casino & the Yarra River & serving delicious cocktails till late... very romantic ;)
6 habitants recommandent
Lumia Bar
8 Whiteman StOverlooking the flames of Crown Casino & the Yarra River & serving delicious cocktails till late... very romantic ;)
Cookie
252 Swanston StPopular Melbourne Bar :)
The Emerald Peacock
233 Lonsdale StreetNice rooftop bar in the CBD :)
Late night cigar/whisky bar... with a beautiful, quaint rooftop bar :)
115 habitants recommandent
Siglo
161 Spring StLate night cigar/whisky bar... with a beautiful, quaint rooftop bar :)
For those wanting to search out a few Melbourne 'lesser known' laneway bars... :)
18 habitants recommandent
Sister Bella
9 Sniders LaneFor those wanting to search out a few Melbourne 'lesser known' laneway bars... :)
Stunning views & beautiful cocktails! Dress up for this place folks! ;)
166 habitants recommandent
Blue Diamond
123 Queen StreetStunning views & beautiful cocktails! Dress up for this place folks! ;)
Sightseeing
Catch a tram & go check out the eclectic Acland Street, perfect for a chilled out lunch/dinner... so many bars & restaurants you'll be spoilt for choice! Check out the iconic Luna Park...
259 habitants recommandent
Acland Street
Acland StreetCatch a tram & go check out the eclectic Acland Street, perfect for a chilled out lunch/dinner... so many bars & restaurants you'll be spoilt for choice! Check out the iconic Luna Park...
A 5km round-trip walk from the doors of the apartment...a great start or finish to any day :)
1262 habitants recommandent
Jardins botaniques royaux Victoria
A 5km round-trip walk from the doors of the apartment...a great start or finish to any day :)
Your stay just wouldn't be complete without a meander along the Yarra River, even in the heart of Winter there's something very special about this beautiful walk...
112 habitants recommandent
Yarra River
Your stay just wouldn't be complete without a meander along the Yarra River, even in the heart of Winter there's something very special about this beautiful walk...
ALL trains run from this nation, our major train station :)
710 habitants recommandent
Flinders Street Railway Station
Flinders StreetALL trains run from this nation, our major train station :)
For the market buffs, find all those nick-nacky home-whares, gifts, souvenirs & delicious food right HERE! Catch the 55 tram towards West Coburg :) takes about 15 minutes!
957 habitants recommandent
Marché de la Reine Victoria
Queen StreetFor the market buffs, find all those nick-nacky home-whares, gifts, souvenirs & delicious food right HERE! Catch the 55 tram towards West Coburg :) takes about 15 minutes!
Want a beach day..? Grab the beach towel from your wardrobe & get going! Catch the 109 tram towards Port Melbourne, catch from Whitman St/Clarendon St -stop 124b
113 habitants recommandent
Port Melbourne Beach
Want a beach day..? Grab the beach towel from your wardrobe & get going! Catch the 109 tram towards Port Melbourne, catch from Whitman St/Clarendon St -stop 124b
St Paul's Cathedral
Flinders StreetChasing amazing churches...?
Melbourne Walkabout
See some of Melbourne's secrets that you just might not find on your own! :)
Full of life, this little laneway is a classic favourite for many. Go check it for yourself! Great for dining anytime of day :)
164 habitants recommandent
Degraves Street
Degraves StreetFull of life, this little laneway is a classic favourite for many. Go check it for yourself! Great for dining anytime of day :)
Cooks' Cottage
Wellington ParadeThis one is for the kid in all of us, go for an adventure ;)
A beautiful 10km roundtrip walk (return) from the apartment. Perfect for a morning jog, if that takes your fancy :)
843 habitants recommandent
Albert Park
A beautiful 10km roundtrip walk (return) from the apartment. Perfect for a morning jog, if that takes your fancy :)
There's always something happening here... it;s kinda Melbourne's open space hub :) you'll find the visitor centre here too!
797 habitants recommandent
Federation Square
There's always something happening here... it;s kinda Melbourne's open space hub :) you'll find the visitor centre here too!
Mornington Peninsula
Exceptional wineries.... ask me for more details! :)
Entertainment & Activities
Go see some Australian sea-life, right on the door step of the apartment :)
557 habitants recommandent
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
King StreetGo see some Australian sea-life, right on the door step of the apartment :)
Want lunch on the beach...? Perfect for the whole family! :)
51 habitants recommandent
West Beach Bathers Pavilion
330A Beaconsfield ParadeWant lunch on the beach...? Perfect for the whole family! :)
Arts & Culture
Whether it's for a concert, the cricket, the footy (AFL) or whatever else you can think of.... the MCG is a must see Melbourne hot-spot. Highly recommend the MCG tour too! ;)
107 habitants recommandent
7C-MCG - Hisense Arena/Melbourne Park station
Whether it's for a concert, the cricket, the footy (AFL) or whatever else you can think of.... the MCG is a must see Melbourne hot-spot. Highly recommend the MCG tour too! ;)
Rooftop Cinema
252 Swanston StCheckout some outdoor cinema action here! ;)
Another one of our sporting stadiums, complete with a closing roof ;)
506 habitants recommandent
Stade Marvel
740 Bourke StAnother one of our sporting stadiums, complete with a closing roof ;)
There's always something on offer here... otherwise known as "Jeff's Shed" after a former premier of ours.. Hosts many internationals for all sorts of amazing internationals/businesses!
263 habitants recommandent
Centre des congrès et des expositions de Melbourne
1 Convention Centre PlThere's always something on offer here... otherwise known as "Jeff's Shed" after a former premier of ours.. Hosts many internationals for all sorts of amazing internationals/businesses!
Hamer Hall, Melbourne
100 St Kilda RdSee a live show here...maybe a spot of Opera?...
Whether you're a gambler or not...there really is something for everyone here! Open all hours....
578 habitants recommandent
Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex
8 Whiteman StWhether you're a gambler or not...there really is something for everyone here! Open all hours....
Arts Precinct/St Kilda Road station
For the musician in us all :)
Regent Theatre
191 Collins StGet your theatre on, RIGHT HERE! :)
Theatre, theatre, theatre... allow some extra time for a pre-show wine at any of the gorgeous wine bars surrounding these theatres :)
81 habitants recommandent
Princess Theatre
163 Spring StTheatre, theatre, theatre... allow some extra time for a pre-show wine at any of the gorgeous wine bars surrounding these theatres :)