Food Scene
Mama Bear Cafe
531 Racecourse RdGreat coffee; and excellent place for breakfast/brunch.
One of the best laksa in Melbourne. There is usually a queue to get in, but it is worth the wait!
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Laksa King Flemington
6-12 Pin Oak CresOne of the best laksa in Melbourne. There is usually a queue to get in, but it is worth the wait!
One of the best Japanese restaurants in town. Remember to book, they are always full, even on a Tuesday night. They are that good!
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Chiba
41 Hall StOne of the best Japanese restaurants in town. Remember to book, they are always full, even on a Tuesday night. They are that good!
Shopping
The second biggest shopping mall in Melbourne. You can book practically anything in here.
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Highpoint Shopping Centre/Wests Rd station
The second biggest shopping mall in Melbourne. You can book practically anything in here.
A shopping mall nearby with a variety of shops and lots of cafes and restaurants in the vicinity.
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TSG Moonee Ponds Central
20 Homer StA shopping mall nearby with a variety of shops and lots of cafes and restaurants in the vicinity.
Sightseeing
A beautiful Buddhist/Taoist Temple in the heart of Footscray. The temple is beautiful, and it has amazing view of the city, too. Note that the temple closes at around 3pm.
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Heavenly Queen Temple
20 Joseph RdA beautiful Buddhist/Taoist Temple in the heart of Footscray. The temple is beautiful, and it has amazing view of the city, too. Note that the temple closes at around 3pm.
Getting Around
Newmarket Station
The closet Train Station.
Essentials
Woolworths Newmarket Plaza
338 Racecourse RdA short walk to a big Woolworths nearby.
Coles Showgrounds Village
320 Epsom RdA modern Coles Supermarkets within a short walk.
Entertainment & Activities
Flemington Racecourse
This is where the world famour Melbourne Cup happens.