Education
LaTrobe University (Bundoora Campus) is only a 10min walk from the Kingsbury Studio Cottage or a 2min tram ride.
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La Trobe University Medical Centre
Kingsbury DriveLaTrobe University (Bundoora Campus) is only a 10min walk from the Kingsbury Studio Cottage or a 2min tram ride.
RMIT University is a 30min drive or tram ride North down Plenty Road (heading away from the city).
RMIT Bundoora
289 McKimmies RdRMIT University is a 30min drive or tram ride North down Plenty Road (heading away from the city).
Cafes (my top pics)
Hip cafe, only a 14min walk away from the Kingsbury Cottage located in Link Street, Kingsbury
Red Door Cafe
3 Link StHip cafe, only a 14min walk away from the Kingsbury Cottage located in Link Street, Kingsbury
A modern cafe only a 20min walk from the Kingsbury Cottage located within the Polaris shopping centre (head North on Plenty Road).
Vorea Polaris
2-6 Copernicus CresA modern cafe only a 20min walk from the Kingsbury Cottage located within the Polaris shopping centre (head North on Plenty Road).
Restaurants (my top pics)
A gorgeous hidden Italian restaurant and bar overlooking the South Morang Gorge. Farm Vigano is a hidden gem 20min drive North from the Kingsbury Cottage Studio.
10 Bushmans Way, South Morang
PH: 9407 1212
Farm Vigano
10 Bushmans WayA gorgeous hidden Italian restaurant and bar overlooking the South Morang Gorge. Farm Vigano is a hidden gem 20min drive North from the Kingsbury Cottage Studio.
10 Bushmans Way, South Morang
PH: 9407 1212
Don’t be fooled by the exterior of this hidden gem. Once you walk in, you will be pleasantly surprised. This is without a doubt, the best Thai in the North.
It’s only a short tram ride away or a 6min drive/tram ride heading North on Plenty Road. It’s located near the corner of Plenty Road and Grimshaw Street Bundoora (opposite Aldi).
597 Grimshaw Street, Bundoora
PH: 9467 1204
Narai Thai Restaurant
597 Grimshaw StDon’t be fooled by the exterior of this hidden gem. Once you walk in, you will be pleasantly surprised. This is without a doubt, the best Thai in the North.
It’s only a short tram ride away or a 6min drive/tram ride heading North on Plenty Road. It’s located near the corner of Plenty Road and Grimshaw Street Bundoora (opposite Aldi).
597 Grimshaw Street, Bundoora
PH: 9467 1204
A 12min drive will get you to Zagames Hotel, which overlooks the Edwards Park Lake. 257 Edwards Street, Reservoir PH: 94605799
Zagame's Reservoir Hotel
257 Edwardes StA 12min drive will get you to Zagames Hotel, which overlooks the Edwards Park Lake. 257 Edwards Street, Reservoir PH: 94605799
Food scene
A great local Irish Pub with reasonably priced hearty bistro meals. Only a 30min walk or 5min tram ride/drive South on Plenty Road, from the Kingsbury Cottage Studio.
Rose Shamrock Hotel
709 Plenty RoadA great local Irish Pub with reasonably priced hearty bistro meals. Only a 30min walk or 5min tram ride/drive South on Plenty Road, from the Kingsbury Cottage Studio.
A local pub with good food and the occasional live music on the weekends. Approx. 6min drive from the Kingsbury Studio Cottage.
Bundoora Hotel
49 Plenty RdA local pub with good food and the occasional live music on the weekends. Approx. 6min drive from the Kingsbury Studio Cottage.
Local Pub Food, a 15min walk away from the Kingsbury Cottage.
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Summerhill Shopping Centre
850 Plenty RdLocal Pub Food, a 15min walk away from the Kingsbury Cottage.
Local Dumpling Restaurant, a 20min walk away. Located in the Polaris shopping centre, North on Plenty Road.
Polaris Dumpling Kitchen
42-44 Copernicus CrescentLocal Dumpling Restaurant, a 20min walk away. Located in the Polaris shopping centre, North on Plenty Road.
Local Indian Restaurant a 3min walk from the Kingsbury Cottage. I haven’t been there myself however I’ve heard that it’s good. It has been around for years.
Taste of Chennai
941 Plenty RdLocal Indian Restaurant a 3min walk from the Kingsbury Cottage. I haven’t been there myself however I’ve heard that it’s good. It has been around for years.
An old Italian restaurant with wood fired pizzas. Approx. 6min drive/tram ride North up Plenty Road. 1312 Plenty Road, Bundoora PH: 9467 3582
Nat's Place
1312 Plenty RoadAn old Italian restaurant with wood fired pizzas. Approx. 6min drive/tram ride North up Plenty Road. 1312 Plenty Road, Bundoora PH: 9467 3582
A local favourite old school Fish N Chip shop only a 14min walk from the Kingsbury Cottage Studio in Link Street, Kingsbury.
Ocean Pacific Takeaway
19 Link StreetA local favourite old school Fish N Chip shop only a 14min walk from the Kingsbury Cottage Studio in Link Street, Kingsbury.
Psarakos Market
8 McLeans RdA boutique local market. Approx. 5min drive from the Kingsbury Studio Cottage.
If Psarakos market doesn’t have what you need, you could venture down to the Preston Market (South down Plenty Rd until you get to Murray Road then turn Right and drive/walk a couple of blocks down over High Street). Approx. 9min drive.
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Imakethe ye-Preston
30A The CentrewayIf Psarakos market doesn’t have what you need, you could venture down to the Preston Market (South down Plenty Rd until you get to Murray Road then turn Right and drive/walk a couple of blocks down over High Street). Approx. 9min drive.
McDonald's Kingsbury
Dunne StreetWhy not take advantage of the free Wifi at McDonalds. A 10min walk away.
Red Rooster
250 Clyde RdGrab a dessert from the Cheesecake Shop! Only a 3min wall from the Kingsbury Studio Cottage.
The Cheesecake Shop Bundoora
953-955 Plenty RdGrab a dessert from the Cheesecake Shop! Only a 3min wall from the Kingsbury Studio Cottage.
A new restaurant and fish n chip shop only 3min walk from the Kingsbury Cottage Studio.
Serendib Restaurant & Fish and Chips
951 Plenty RoadA new restaurant and fish n chip shop only 3min walk from the Kingsbury Cottage Studio.
If you want some great kebabs, why not check out MKS. It’s only a 25min walk South (heading to the city) on Plenty Road.
Melbourne Kebab Station reservoir
766A Plenty RoadIf you want some great kebabs, why not check out MKS. It’s only a 25min walk South (heading to the city) on Plenty Road.
Subway
407 St Kilda RdThings to Do
A great place to cool off is at Fun Fields Theme Park! Fun Fields is only a 35min drive North (away from the city) down Plenty Road.
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Funfields Themepark
2365 Plenty RdA great place to cool off is at Fun Fields Theme Park! Fun Fields is only a 35min drive North (away from the city) down Plenty Road.
Located at the end of Browning Street. A 5min walk from the Kingsbury Cottage.
They have a bar and cafe.
Latrobe Golf Park
906 Plenty RoadLocated at the end of Browning Street. A 5min walk from the Kingsbury Cottage.
They have a bar and cafe.
An animal farm and cafe only a 20min walk from the Kingsbury Cottage Studio.
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Bundoora Park
An animal farm and cafe only a 20min walk from the Kingsbury Cottage Studio.
I-Bundoora Park Farm naseCafe
1069 Plenty RdA shopping centre, 15min walk from the Kingsbury Cottage heading South on Plenty Road.
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Summerhill Shopping Centre
850 Plenty RdA shopping centre, 15min walk from the Kingsbury Cottage heading South on Plenty Road.
A 21min walk down the Darebin Creek trail will take you to the Reservoir Leisure Centre which has a pool, gym and cafe.
Reservoir Leisure Centre
2A Cuthbert RdA 21min walk down the Darebin Creek trail will take you to the Reservoir Leisure Centre which has a pool, gym and cafe.
Local shopping area with Woolworths, a butcher, restaurants and Dan Murphy’s.
A 20min walk heading North on Plenty Road
Polaris 3083
1056 Plenty RdLocal shopping area with Woolworths, a butcher, restaurants and Dan Murphy’s.
A 20min walk heading North on Plenty Road
A 40min walk down the picturesque Darebin trail or a short 6min drive will take you to Northland Shopping Centre. There you can go shopping or relax and watch one of the latest movies at Hoyts.
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Northland Shopping Centre
2-50 Murray RdA 40min walk down the picturesque Darebin trail or a short 6min drive will take you to Northland Shopping Centre. There you can go shopping or relax and watch one of the latest movies at Hoyts.
A beautiful park within walking distance from the Kingsbury Cottage.
Only a 20min wall or three tram stops away.
There is an animal farm, cafe, golf course and outdoor BBQ areas.
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Bundoora Park
A beautiful park within walking distance from the Kingsbury Cottage.
Only a 20min wall or three tram stops away.
There is an animal farm, cafe, golf course and outdoor BBQ areas.
If you’re keen to workout, Jetta gym is a 15min walk away located at the Summerhill Shopping Centre.
Jetts Reservoir
850 Plenty RdIf you’re keen to workout, Jetta gym is a 15min walk away located at the Summerhill Shopping Centre.
If you are into boxing, why not try the Brizzi Brothers boxing gym across the road from the Kingsbury Cottage.
Brizzi Brothers Boxing Gym
Browning StreetIf you are into boxing, why not try the Brizzi Brothers boxing gym across the road from the Kingsbury Cottage.
Kingsbury Tennis Club
1C Browning StBook a court and try your hand at tennis 🎾
Courts are located across the road.
ZONE BOWLING Keon Park
16-18 Keon ParadeA 10min drive from the Kingsbury Cottage Studio on Keon Parade.
If you’re keen to work out, a 3min walk will take you to Pilates Republic on Plenty Road.
Pilates Republic Kingsbury
935 Plenty RdIf you’re keen to work out, a 3min walk will take you to Pilates Republic on Plenty Road.
Why not take a walk down the Darebin Creek trail across the road? One way takes you through the back of LaTrobe University, Heidelberg and Alphington and the other way takes you to the Kingsbury Bowls Club and towards the Reservoir Leisure Centre.
Darebin Creek
Why not take a walk down the Darebin Creek trail across the road? One way takes you through the back of LaTrobe University, Heidelberg and Alphington and the other way takes you to the Kingsbury Bowls Club and towards the Reservoir Leisure Centre.
Neighbourhoods
A very quiet and peaceful pocket close to the 86 tram (stop #58), LaTrobe University, Cafes and shops.
Kingsbury
A very quiet and peaceful pocket close to the 86 tram (stop #58), LaTrobe University, Cafes and shops.
Myki Card
The MYKI card is your public transport ticket to use in trams, buses and trains. You can purchase one from one of these outlets.
Summerhill Shopping Centre
850 Plenty RdAustralia Post - Latrobe University LPO
5 The Agora