Parks & Nature
Beautiful open space, lovely to just walk around the lake. There is a cafe on site, or take a picnic. Electric BBQs and covered tables are available, but very popular at the weekend for large family groups.
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Jells Park
Jells RoadBeautiful open space, lovely to just walk around the lake. There is a cafe on site, or take a picnic. Electric BBQs and covered tables are available, but very popular at the weekend for large family groups.
Food Scene
Eaton Mall is the 'Little Greece' of Melbourne. Bustling on a summer day, yet you can still find a table. Grab a big cooked breakfast at Chez Maria, or a little European sweet at Nico's.
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Eaton Mall
Eaton Mall is the 'Little Greece' of Melbourne. Bustling on a summer day, yet you can still find a table. Grab a big cooked breakfast at Chez Maria, or a little European sweet at Nico's.
Caramel Heaven Bakehouse
416A Huntingdale RdWalking distance to get our custard tarts!
Great food! Walking distance! And best of all, Aliza is a marvellous host. Tell her Amanda sent you.
Aliza Place Cafe & Restaurant
53 Batesford RdGreat food! Walking distance! And best of all, Aliza is a marvellous host. Tell her Amanda sent you.
Matthew Flinders pub has a huge bistro, with kids play equipment. Also a small bowling alley to keep them entertained.
Matthew Flinders Hotel
667 Warrigal RdMatthew Flinders pub has a huge bistro, with kids play equipment. Also a small bowling alley to keep them entertained.
Bursting at the seams on weekends with cyclists, prams and dogs, this is a great venue for weekend brunch, then a walk along the ocean. Turn left to walk to Brighton Beach pools. Turn right to go up to Elwood and walk past Sails on the Bay.
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North Point Cafe
2B North RdBursting at the seams on weekends with cyclists, prams and dogs, this is a great venue for weekend brunch, then a walk along the ocean. Turn left to walk to Brighton Beach pools. Turn right to go up to Elwood and walk past Sails on the Bay.
Our fave for anniversaries, special events, or just because. They have a great set menu that is super cheap for the quality silver service and excellent food. Choose 2 or 3 courses, and go with their wine recommendation. Top notch view over the water.
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Sails on the Bay
15 Elwood ForeshoreOur fave for anniversaries, special events, or just because. They have a great set menu that is super cheap for the quality silver service and excellent food. Choose 2 or 3 courses, and go with their wine recommendation. Top notch view over the water.
Essentials
Oakleigh Central boasts a Coles and a Woollies, and lots of specialty shops. Parking underneath.
Woolworths Oakleigh
39 Station StOakleigh Central boasts a Coles and a Woollies, and lots of specialty shops. Parking underneath.
Woolworths Ashwood
557 Warrigal RdFor a quick trip for main groceries and nothing else.
Chaddymart
621 Warrigal RdChaddymart Asian Grocery, and along that strip are numerous Asian takeaway restaurants
7-Eleven Mount Waverley
Huntingdale RoadOpen 24 hours. Get milk, bread, newspaper and petrol here.
Arts & Culture
Become a member to beat the queues for blockbuster exhibitions - membership is reciprocal with other galleries around Australia - and you get access to the member's lounge for free tea and coffee.
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I-National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdBecome a member to beat the queues for blockbuster exhibitions - membership is reciprocal with other galleries around Australia - and you get access to the member's lounge for free tea and coffee.
Shopping
Chadstone – The Fashion Capital is Australia’s largest shopping centre and a world-renowned fashion and entertainment hub for local and international visitors. Chaddy has over 500 stores, from local designer boutiques to luxury and international brands like Uniqlo, H&M, Daiso, Prada, Gucci, Tiffany & Co and many more.
With a $660m extension opened in late 2016, it's an impressive day out.
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Chadstone Shopping Centre
1341 Dandenong RoadChadstone – The Fashion Capital is Australia’s largest shopping centre and a world-renowned fashion and entertainment hub for local and international visitors. Chaddy has over 500 stores, from local designer boutiques to luxury and international brands like Uniqlo, H&M, Daiso, Prada, Gucci, Tiffany & Co and many more.
With a $660m extension opened in late 2016, it's an impressive day out.