Guidebook for South Melbourne
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Go for a stroll down past the iconic Brighton Beach Boxes.
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I-Brighton Bathing Boxes
EsplanadeGo for a stroll down past the iconic Brighton Beach Boxes.
Take a trip down to the Mornington Peninsula and soak all your worries away at the Peninsula Hot Springs.
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Peninsula Hot Springs
140 Springs LnTake a trip down to the Mornington Peninsula and soak all your worries away at the Peninsula Hot Springs.
Need some motivation to do some exercise? The Albert Park Track boasts approx 4km of beautiful scenery and other exercise enthusiasts to get you into the spirit.
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Albert Park
Need some motivation to do some exercise? The Albert Park Track boasts approx 4km of beautiful scenery and other exercise enthusiasts to get you into the spirit.
Need some motivation to do some exercise? The Tan Track boasts approx 4km of beautiful scenery and other exercise enthusiasts to get you into the spirit.
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Tan Track
Tan TrackNeed some motivation to do some exercise? The Tan Track boasts approx 4km of beautiful scenery and other exercise enthusiasts to get you into the spirit.
Some of the most beautiful free public gardens you will ever see! Sit by the lake enjoying the peace and serenity in the middle of the city. Open 7 days a week.
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Some of the most beautiful free public gardens you will ever see! Sit by the lake enjoying the peace and serenity in the middle of the city. Open 7 days a week.
Sample some of the best wine in the world grown right in our own backyard.
Grape Grazing Festival Office
16 Bell St Service RdSample some of the best wine in the world grown right in our own backyard.
Australian International Airshow
156 Beach RdAn amazing spectacle for all ages.
Big Day Out
One big day with amazing music acts from around the globe.
See the stars during the summer battle it out on the show courts with a day pass for only $22.
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Australian Open
See the stars during the summer battle it out on the show courts with a day pass for only $22.
Spend an entire day absorbing the beautiful countryside and taste testing your way through a vast array of melbourne’s world famous wineries! Many tours available if you’re keen to make the most of it
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Yarra Valley
Spend an entire day absorbing the beautiful countryside and taste testing your way through a vast array of melbourne’s world famous wineries! Many tours available if you’re keen to make the most of it
Home of Australian Rules football. Catch a game and feel the energy of the crow in this massive Colosseum style sporting arena.
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Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueHome of Australian Rules football. Catch a game and feel the energy of the crow in this massive Colosseum style sporting arena.
Take a walk back in time to Australia’s gold rush! (it’s quite a drive to do in a day but definitely a lot of fun. You can also take a v-line train from southern cross station)
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Sovereign Hill
Take a walk back in time to Australia’s gold rush! (it’s quite a drive to do in a day but definitely a lot of fun. You can also take a v-line train from southern cross station)
Phillip Island
Check out the penguin parade!
Ice skating anyone? Try out the firday night date night, they even have 70’s disco themed nights.
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O'Brien Icehouse
105 Pearl River RdIce skating anyone? Try out the firday night date night, they even have 70’s disco themed nights.
Crown Melbourne
8 Whiteman StA plethora of entertainment awaits, not just a casino!
Head out rowing or go for a sail with the local adult and baby swans on this beautiful picturesque inner city man made lake. Each year the road surrounding the lake becomes the F1 Grand Prix Track!
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Lakeside Drive
Lakeside DriveHead out rowing or go for a sail with the local adult and baby swans on this beautiful picturesque inner city man made lake. Each year the road surrounding the lake becomes the F1 Grand Prix Track!
The Roti Man
12 Armstrong StSome of the best Indian food you’ll find in Melbourne!
Sightseeing
A beautiful Heritage Old Victorian Style Mansion to quench any art or architecture enthusiasts thirst.
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South Melbourne station
A beautiful Heritage Old Victorian Style Mansion to quench any art or architecture enthusiasts thirst.
Princes Pier
Pier StreetAmazing sight seeing for the keen photographer.
An excellent way to see our beautiful city.
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Melbourne River Cruises - Head Office
An excellent way to see our beautiful city.
Healesville Sanctuary
Get up close and personal with the animals.
Enjoy a 360’ panoramic view of Melbourne’s skyline from it’s tallest building.
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Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuayEnjoy a 360’ panoramic view of Melbourne’s skyline from it’s tallest building.
Get up close and personal with the animals at Melbourne’s only Open Range Zoo!
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Werribee Open Range Zoo
K RoadGet up close and personal with the animals at Melbourne’s only Open Range Zoo!
A gorgeous evening walk along the Yarra River which runs right through the heart of Melbourne City.
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Southbank
A gorgeous evening walk along the Yarra River which runs right through the heart of Melbourne City.
Get an amazing view of the world’s most livable city from its newest inner city Bayside suburb!
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Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
101 Waterfront WayGet an amazing view of the world’s most livable city from its newest inner city Bayside suburb!
Arts & Culture
The iconic Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix is a spectacle not to be missed.
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Australian Grand Prix
616 St Kilda RdThe iconic Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix is a spectacle not to be missed.
Many amazing world class stage musicals play here every week.
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Itheater ye-Comedy
240 Exhibition StMany amazing world class stage musicals play here every week.
Many amazing world class stage musicals play here every week.
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I-Theatre kaHer Majesty
219 Exhibition StMany amazing world class stage musicals play here every week.
The best way to see the movies under the stars! Book early to avoid disappointment. Pack a picnic dinner and some snacks and make a night of it! PS. They also hire comfy beanbag chairs!
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Moonlight Cinema Melbourne
Birdwood AvenueThe best way to see the movies under the stars! Book early to avoid disappointment. Pack a picnic dinner and some snacks and make a night of it! PS. They also hire comfy beanbag chairs!
Entertainment & Activities
A fun day for all ages! MSAC was built for the Melbourne Commonwealth Games and boasts a Wave Pool, Diving Pool, Lap Pool, Water Slides, Flow Rider Surfing Wave, Sauna, Steam Room and Jacuzzi Spa.
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Melbourne Sport and Aquatic Centre
30 Aughtie DrA fun day for all ages! MSAC was built for the Melbourne Commonwealth Games and boasts a Wave Pool, Diving Pool, Lap Pool, Water Slides, Flow Rider Surfing Wave, Sauna, Steam Room and Jacuzzi Spa.
Learn and be entertained by the extraordinary world of marine life on an undersea adventure.
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
King StreetLearn and be entertained by the extraordinary world of marine life on an undersea adventure.
Melbourne’s one and only water park. (a bit of a drive but fun for the kids… and the adults).
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I-Adventure Park station
1249 Bellarine HwyMelbourne’s one and only water park. (a bit of a drive but fun for the kids… and the adults).
An amazing interactive science museum for the little kids and the big ones. Hours of fun!
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Scienceworks
2 Booker StAn amazing interactive science museum for the little kids and the big ones. Hours of fun!
Luna Park Melbourne
18 Lower EsplanadeThe little theme park on the beach with the big mouth!
An amazing way to see the beautiful Dandenong Mountains on an iconic original steam engine.
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Puffing Billy Railway
1 Old Monbulk RdAn amazing way to see the beautiful Dandenong Mountains on an iconic original steam engine.
Lions and Tigers and Bears! During the warmer months pack a picnic and see world class entertainment under the stars with Zoo Twilight’s!
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Izoo yaseMelbourne
Elliott AvenueLions and Tigers and Bears! During the warmer months pack a picnic and see world class entertainment under the stars with Zoo Twilight’s!
Food Scene
The heart of the Italian hub of Melbourne. You’ll find all the best Italian restaurants here.
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Lygon Street
Lygon StreetThe heart of the Italian hub of Melbourne. You’ll find all the best Italian restaurants here.
Amazing music, food and entertainment for a warm summer night. Try the sangria!
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Suzuki Night Market Queen
513 Elizabeth StreetAmazing music, food and entertainment for a warm summer night. Try the sangria!
Pick from an entire street of restaurants, you won’t believe you’re still in Australia!
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Chinatown Precinct
35 Market LnPick from an entire street of restaurants, you won’t believe you’re still in Australia!
One of the most unique moving restaurants in the world. Book early!
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The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
125 Normanby RdOne of the most unique moving restaurants in the world. Book early!
The best theatre restaurant in Melbourne. A fun, entertaining and hilarious night out!
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Dracula's Cabaret Restaurant Melbourne
100 Victoria StreetThe best theatre restaurant in Melbourne. A fun, entertaining and hilarious night out!
Take along walk down a long pier and have a break for a coffee at the end. At night time you can see Victoria’s Iconic Little Penguins swim home and climb onto the rocks to nest!
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St Kilda Pier Kiosk
Pier RoadTake along walk down a long pier and have a break for a coffee at the end. At night time you can see Victoria’s Iconic Little Penguins swim home and climb onto the rocks to nest!
Shop to your heart’s content and grab amazing coffee anywhere just around the corner from home.
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Clarendon St
Shop to your heart’s content and grab amazing coffee anywhere just around the corner from home.
The Kettle Black
50 Albert RdA local hideaway for breakfast.
An old tram stop which has been cleverly turned into a funky hip café.
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Mart130 Cafe
An old tram stop which has been cleverly turned into a funky hip café.
Shopping
The largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere (and still growing).
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Chadstone Shopping Centre
1341 Dandenong RoadThe largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere (and still growing).
Spend a whole day shopping from boutique to boutique. Kim and Kanye visited on their last trip.
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Chapel Street
Chapel StreetSpend a whole day shopping from boutique to boutique. Kim and Kanye visited on their last trip.
Essentials
Has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for more than a century. Shop for everything from Australian fruit and vegetables, local and imported gourmet foods, to cosmetics, clothing and souvenirs!
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Isitimela sase-Queen Victoria
Queen StreetHas been the heart and soul of Melbourne for more than a century. Shop for everything from Australian fruit and vegetables, local and imported gourmet foods, to cosmetics, clothing and souvenirs!
Fresh produce a-plenty, an amazing ambiance and energy to this place!
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South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry StFresh produce a-plenty, an amazing ambiance and energy to this place!