Guidebook for Saint Kilda
Sightseeing
Lovely mix of native and introduced plants, with Victoria's second largest rose garden.
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Izindawo zokuhlala zezithole zeBotanical zeSt Kilda
11 Herbert StLovely mix of native and introduced plants, with Victoria's second largest rose garden.
Come and see the penguins which come out just after dark!
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St Kilda Pier Kiosk
Pier RoadCome and see the penguins which come out just after dark!
Definitely a must in the evening - the section of Chapel street from Dandenong Road to High Street has lots of bars, restaurants and cafes.
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Chapel Street
Chapel StreetDefinitely a must in the evening - the section of Chapel street from Dandenong Road to High Street has lots of bars, restaurants and cafes.
Acland Street
Acland StreetOne of the four big shopping/dining strips in the area.
Fitzroy St
One of the four big dining strips in the area.
A lovely park - the lake originally used for the Melbourne Olympics rowing (so I'm told!). Now host to the Australian Grand Prix. The track is used as a road the rest of the year so do a couple of lap
Powerhouse Function Centre
Lakeside DriveA lovely park - the lake originally used for the Melbourne Olympics rowing (so I'm told!). Now host to the Australian Grand Prix. The track is used as a road the rest of the year so do a couple of lap
Home to St Kilda City football club (not St Kilda!). Often have matches and trainings for you to watch!
Also an off leash dog park.
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Peanut Farm Reserve
21 Spenser StHome to St Kilda City football club (not St Kilda!). Often have matches and trainings for you to watch!
Also an off leash dog park.
Farmers market on the morning of the first Sunday of the month. Food, coffee, and awesome locally grown produce.
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Veg Out
Farmers market on the morning of the first Sunday of the month. Food, coffee, and awesome locally grown produce.
Lovely old period mansion and gardens.
Definitely worth a look.
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Rippon Lea Estate
192 Hotham StLovely old period mansion and gardens.
Definitely worth a look.
Food Scene
15a/13-15A Brighton Rd
A great place for breakfast - awesome menu and coffee.
One of the best italian restaurants in Melbourne - bookings not permitted so be there by 6pm for a table!
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Cicciolina
130 Acland StOne of the best italian restaurants in Melbourne - bookings not permitted so be there by 6pm for a table!
Bluecorn Mexican Restaurant
205 Barkly StA little pricey but really great Mexican Food.
Tiny cafe round the corner, popular with the locals for coffee and interesting breakfasts. Closed on Sundays though :-(
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Kotch Lane
49 Blessington StTiny cafe round the corner, popular with the locals for coffee and interesting breakfasts. Closed on Sundays though :-(
Arguably the best gelato in Melbourne - named after the two tiles on the street out the front... count the apples on the tiles.
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Seven Apples Gelato
75 Acland StArguably the best gelato in Melbourne - named after the two tiles on the street out the front... count the apples on the tiles.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the oldest permanent fun fairs. Check their website for opening hours
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Luna Park Melbourne
18 Lower EsplanadeOne of the oldest permanent fun fairs. Check their website for opening hours
Not a bad beach - very popular on sunny days. But has a great promenade for people watching or just a stroll!
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Isibhede sase St Kilda
Not a bad beach - very popular on sunny days. But has a great promenade for people watching or just a stroll!
Amazing new skate bowl. Great to watch the tricks of the kids and pros.
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St Kilda Skate Park
28 Marine ParadeAmazing new skate bowl. Great to watch the tricks of the kids and pros.
Everything Else
Sunday morning - a great market with lots of stalls and things to see.
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St Kilda Esplanade Market
The EsplanadeSunday morning - a great market with lots of stalls and things to see.
Some really interesting shops and great food offerings. Definitely worth a stroll!
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Carlisle Street
Carlisle StreetSome really interesting shops and great food offerings. Definitely worth a stroll!
Red Stitch Actors' Theatre
2 Chapel StAnother small theatre popular with locals.
A lovely modern gym. Salt water pool with hydrotherapy pool and steam rooms.
Casual passes are pricey though.
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South Pacific Health Club St Kilda
18 Jacka BlvdA lovely modern gym. Salt water pool with hydrotherapy pool and steam rooms.
Casual passes are pricey though.
Lots of operators for Kite Surfing Classes. Mid to high tide only.
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West Beach Bathers Pavilion
330A Beaconsfield ParadeLots of operators for Kite Surfing Classes. Mid to high tide only.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of Melbourne's most popular gay clubs with different events every night. Most action kicks in from about 11pm on Saturdays.
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GH Hotel (Greyhound Hotel)
1 Brighton RoadOne of Melbourne's most popular gay clubs with different events every night. Most action kicks in from about 11pm on Saturdays.
Arts & Culture
A favourite with visiting bands and artists. A spectacular old music hall - half the fun is just visiting the venue.
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I-Palais Theatre
Lower EsplanadeA favourite with visiting bands and artists. A spectacular old music hall - half the fun is just visiting the venue.
A small theatre that is busy with lots of productions during the year.
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Theatre Works
Saint Leonards AvenueA small theatre that is busy with lots of productions during the year.
The George Revival Cinema
135 Fitzroy StA new theatre in the area in an old cinema.
Often hosts really well produced musicals and other shows.
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The National Theatre Melbourne
20 Carlisle StOften hosts really well produced musicals and other shows.
A wonderful deco style independent cinema with a fantastic choice of movies.
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Classic Cinemas
9 Gordon StA wonderful deco style independent cinema with a fantastic choice of movies.
Shopping
Acland Court Shopping Centre
158 Acland StNearest Supermarket.
St. Kilda Barber Shop
197 Barkly StFor a quick haircut 7 days a week.
Blessington Street Laundrette
22 Blessington StGood, quick, and open late laundrette.
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Quality books, music and DVDs.