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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 :)
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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....
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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 ;)
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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 :)
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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!
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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....
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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!
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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...
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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 :)
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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!! :)
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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!
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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 ;)
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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 :)
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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... :)
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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! ;)
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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...
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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 :)
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Izimbali Zokuhlaliswa Kwabangaphansi KwakwaKumkani eVictoria
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...
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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 :)
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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!
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Isitimela sase-Queen 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
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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 :)
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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 :)
This one is for the kid in all of us, go for an adventure ;)
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I-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 :)
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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!
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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 :)
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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! :)
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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! ;)
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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 ;)
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I-Marvel Stadium
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!
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Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
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....
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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 :)
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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 :)