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Sightseeing
Great for a sunset picture with the famous Brighton Bathing Boxes as the back drop - take a stroll, take in the colour and vibrancy of our Melbourne beaches.
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Brighton Bathing Boxes
EsplanadeGreat for a sunset picture with the famous Brighton Bathing Boxes as the back drop - take a stroll, take in the colour and vibrancy of our Melbourne beaches.
Melbourne is only a short drive away and with so much culture and site-seeing, what's not to love. Docklands is just one of the many sites, and with summer markets, stalls, river cruises, bars and restaurants, you're sure to find something to do. I love taking pics, and the pre-storm lighting here with the surrounding mirrored buildings makes for a good photo!
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Docklands
Melbourne is only a short drive away and with so much culture and site-seeing, what's not to love. Docklands is just one of the many sites, and with summer markets, stalls, river cruises, bars and restaurants, you're sure to find something to do. I love taking pics, and the pre-storm lighting here with the surrounding mirrored buildings makes for a good photo!
Only a 5 mins drive up South road, Karkarook Park is a recreational and environmental oasis, revegetated with indigenous plants. It's the perfect spot to connect with nature, watch the sunset across the lake and count how many different birds you can see from the pier. The 15-hectare lake is a haven for canoeing, kayaking or sailing. Previously a sand mine, the beautiful lake now provides a refuge for many water birds.
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Karkarook Park
Warrigal RoadOnly a 5 mins drive up South road, Karkarook Park is a recreational and environmental oasis, revegetated with indigenous plants. It's the perfect spot to connect with nature, watch the sunset across the lake and count how many different birds you can see from the pier. The 15-hectare lake is a haven for canoeing, kayaking or sailing. Previously a sand mine, the beautiful lake now provides a refuge for many water birds.
Federation Square is a venue for arts, culture and public events on the edge of the Melbourne central business district. It covers an area of 3.2 ha at the intersection of Flinders and Swanston Streets built above busy railway lines and across the road from Flinders Street station. It incorporates major cultural institutions such as the Ian Potter Centre, Australian Centre for the Moving Image and the Koorie Heritage Trust as well as cafes and bars in a series of buildings centred around a large paved square, and a glass walled atrium.
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Federation Square
Federation Square is a venue for arts, culture and public events on the edge of the Melbourne central business district. It covers an area of 3.2 ha at the intersection of Flinders and Swanston Streets built above busy railway lines and across the road from Flinders Street station. It incorporates major cultural institutions such as the Ian Potter Centre, Australian Centre for the Moving Image and the Koorie Heritage Trust as well as cafes and bars in a series of buildings centred around a large paved square, and a glass walled atrium.
Local Beaches
Fantastic day out at the beach - a beautiful calm and protected, half moon shape bay with its very own shipwreck: HMVS Cerberus! Down the other end of the beach are some amazing sandstone cliff formations with gorgeous colours ranging from yellows to burnt oranges, and red colours. And the fish and chip shop isn't too bad either!
Half Moon Bay
Half Moon BayFantastic day out at the beach - a beautiful calm and protected, half moon shape bay with its very own shipwreck: HMVS Cerberus! Down the other end of the beach are some amazing sandstone cliff formations with gorgeous colours ranging from yellows to burnt oranges, and red colours. And the fish and chip shop isn't too bad either!
Red Bluff
Brighton’s long, curved bay is also home to its most popular destination, Brighton Beach. As if its white sand and sparkling water weren’t pretty enough, Brighton also boasts a line of 82 bathing boxes that date back to the 1900s. They provide a striking, colourful backdrop to the shoreline, creating a well-photographed spot. You can swim here, so join the families making sandcastles or simply stroll along the length of the beach while taking in the views.
Its also great to finish out a day at the beach with some fish and chips and watch the sunset from the stunning beach.
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Brighton Bathing Boxes
EsplanadeBrighton’s long, curved bay is also home to its most popular destination, Brighton Beach. As if its white sand and sparkling water weren’t pretty enough, Brighton also boasts a line of 82 bathing boxes that date back to the 1900s. They provide a striking, colourful backdrop to the shoreline, creating a well-photographed spot. You can swim here, so join the families making sandcastles or simply stroll along the length of the beach while taking in the views.
Its also great to finish out a day at the beach with some fish and chips and watch the sunset from the stunning beach.
Gorgeous Gardens and walks
If you love a good garden, this beautifully restored, heritage listed house is located in Dromana, on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. Classified by the National Trust of Australia and open to the public, the house, completed in the Gothic Revival style, has a fully functioning veggie garden, plant shops and gorgeous Cafe. Just over 1 hours drive from Melbourne, it's a beautiful day out. Wear some comfy shoes and pack a picnic, or take advantage of their onsite Cafe. Check online to ensure hours of operation.
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Heronswood Cafe
105 Latrobe ParadeIf you love a good garden, this beautifully restored, heritage listed house is located in Dromana, on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. Classified by the National Trust of Australia and open to the public, the house, completed in the Gothic Revival style, has a fully functioning veggie garden, plant shops and gorgeous Cafe. Just over 1 hours drive from Melbourne, it's a beautiful day out. Wear some comfy shoes and pack a picnic, or take advantage of their onsite Cafe. Check online to ensure hours of operation.
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden is the original garden of the historic Burnham Beeches estate, renowned for its extensive water features. Delightful all year round, choose your own adventure along the many linking paths beneath the canopy of Mountain Ash trees as you stroll through the garden. A great day trip out to Sherbrooke, about 1 hrs drive from our Airbnb. And just down the path is the Sherbrooke Forest walk with staggering trees, ferns and a good fairy walk! Wear some sensible shoes and pack a picnic!
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Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden
1A Sherbrooke RdAlfred Nicholas Memorial Garden is the original garden of the historic Burnham Beeches estate, renowned for its extensive water features. Delightful all year round, choose your own adventure along the many linking paths beneath the canopy of Mountain Ash trees as you stroll through the garden. A great day trip out to Sherbrooke, about 1 hrs drive from our Airbnb. And just down the path is the Sherbrooke Forest walk with staggering trees, ferns and a good fairy walk! Wear some sensible shoes and pack a picnic!
The 1000 Steps is probably Melbourne’s most popular bushwalk. Officially the Kokoda Track Memorial Walk, walkers love the challenge of the steep trail, locals appreciate the convenience and tourists just want a picture of a gorgeous rainforest walk.
The Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (incorporating the 1000 Steps) departs from Ferntree Gully Picnic Ground, winding up a steep hill along a creek through lush rainforest, before emerging into a clearing where you can enjoy great views of Melbourne through the trees. Complete the loop by taking the Lyrebird Track back to the carpark.
1000 steps Dandenong
1A Mount Dandenong Tourist RdThe 1000 Steps is probably Melbourne’s most popular bushwalk. Officially the Kokoda Track Memorial Walk, walkers love the challenge of the steep trail, locals appreciate the convenience and tourists just want a picture of a gorgeous rainforest walk.
The Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (incorporating the 1000 Steps) departs from Ferntree Gully Picnic Ground, winding up a steep hill along a creek through lush rainforest, before emerging into a clearing where you can enjoy great views of Melbourne through the trees. Complete the loop by taking the Lyrebird Track back to the carpark.
Love love love this place. A great day out includes a morning trip to the National Gallery Victoria, followed by a late picnic lunch and afternoon exploration of these stunning gardens. Great place for some pics!
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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Love love love this place. A great day out includes a morning trip to the National Gallery Victoria, followed by a late picnic lunch and afternoon exploration of these stunning gardens. Great place for some pics!
Food scene
Another close beach with a culture of getting out and about. With your choice of cafes and restaurants across the road in South Melbourne and along St Kilda beach, including monthly markets, buskers, live music and whatever is happening beachside that weekend, St Kilda is a great afternoon or evening out. You might even catch a game of beach volleyball. Search for what's happening your weekend away online.
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Playa de St Kilda
Another close beach with a culture of getting out and about. With your choice of cafes and restaurants across the road in South Melbourne and along St Kilda beach, including monthly markets, buskers, live music and whatever is happening beachside that weekend, St Kilda is a great afternoon or evening out. You might even catch a game of beach volleyball. Search for what's happening your weekend away online.
A quick 5 min drive will bring you to Centre Road in Bentleigh East. Head towards the corner of Jasper and Centre Road, and find a car park. Lots of little cafes, restaurants and shops to satisfy some local exploration. Some great pubs and eats. Highly recommend Sonder for a few drinks and a bite, and our fave foodie outlets include Mexico City and Wolfe & Malone.
Centre Road
Centre RoadA quick 5 min drive will bring you to Centre Road in Bentleigh East. Head towards the corner of Jasper and Centre Road, and find a car park. Lots of little cafes, restaurants and shops to satisfy some local exploration. Some great pubs and eats. Highly recommend Sonder for a few drinks and a bite, and our fave foodie outlets include Mexico City and Wolfe & Malone.
Shopping
A Melbourne Tradition!! South Melbourne Market was established in 1867, and is the quintessential village market. Open every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8am. If you love markets, with loads of marketing (paid) and shops and restaurant cafes lining the streets around, you're in for a treat!
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South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry StA Melbourne Tradition!! South Melbourne Market was established in 1867, and is the quintessential village market. Open every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8am. If you love markets, with loads of marketing (paid) and shops and restaurant cafes lining the streets around, you're in for a treat!
Just 10 mins down the road on Nepean Highway, this is your one stop shopping spreeeee! All your favorite stores, cinemas, food courts, restaurants, and loads of free parking (under 3 hrs)
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Westfield Southland
1239 Nepean HwyJust 10 mins down the road on Nepean Highway, this is your one stop shopping spreeeee! All your favorite stores, cinemas, food courts, restaurants, and loads of free parking (under 3 hrs)
Another iconic shopping plaza, this one is also 15 mins away in the other direction of Southland and holds all your high end fashion stores. From Gucci to Reiss, to Chanel, and everything in between, take advantage of their valet parking and stuff the wallet with all your credit cards ... this one's gunna hurt! Worth it just to see the gorgeous shopping centre itself!
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Chadstone Shopping Centre
1341 Dandenong RoadAnother iconic shopping plaza, this one is also 15 mins away in the other direction of Southland and holds all your high end fashion stores. From Gucci to Reiss, to Chanel, and everything in between, take advantage of their valet parking and stuff the wallet with all your credit cards ... this one's gunna hurt! Worth it just to see the gorgeous shopping centre itself!
Another iconic Melbourne figure, the Queen Vic Market in Melbourne City is worth the visit. With a wide array of typical market wares, and a fresh food market to die for, the vibe and colour is something to behold. With music in the air, and the smells of vendor foods all around, it's hard not to lose time at this market....followed by a cold beer at a local pub afterwards.
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Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetAnother iconic Melbourne figure, the Queen Vic Market in Melbourne City is worth the visit. With a wide array of typical market wares, and a fresh food market to die for, the vibe and colour is something to behold. With music in the air, and the smells of vendor foods all around, it's hard not to lose time at this market....followed by a cold beer at a local pub afterwards.
For a wander, a shop, a coffee, a special lunch or dinner ... this is the place to be seen! Church Street shopping won't disappoint and is great for a morning gander and coffee. Not a bad way to end a stroll down on the beach, drive into Church Street and find a park (if you can!) to enjoy the local bustle of a Saturday or Sunday.
For an uninterrupted spell of urban rambling, head to Brighton’s Church Street. With its clothes shops and homeware stores, you could easily spend a day here browsing and stopping at the many excellent bakeries, cafés, restaurants and bars.
Church Street
Church StreetFor a wander, a shop, a coffee, a special lunch or dinner ... this is the place to be seen! Church Street shopping won't disappoint and is great for a morning gander and coffee. Not a bad way to end a stroll down on the beach, drive into Church Street and find a park (if you can!) to enjoy the local bustle of a Saturday or Sunday.
For an uninterrupted spell of urban rambling, head to Brighton’s Church Street. With its clothes shops and homeware stores, you could easily spend a day here browsing and stopping at the many excellent bakeries, cafés, restaurants and bars.
Cultural
Melbourne Museum is a natural and cultural history museum located in the Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia. Located adjacent to the Royal Exhibition Building, it is the largest museum in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Museo de Melbourne
11 Nicholson StMelbourne Museum is a natural and cultural history museum located in the Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia. Located adjacent to the Royal Exhibition Building, it is the largest museum in the Southern Hemisphere.
The National Gallery of Victoria, popularly known as the NGV, is an art museum in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1861, it is Australia's oldest and most visited art museum. The NGV houses an encyclopedic art collection across two sites: NGV International, located on St Kilda Road in the Melbourne Arts Precinct of Southbank, and the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, located nearby at Federation Square.
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National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdThe National Gallery of Victoria, popularly known as the NGV, is an art museum in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1861, it is Australia's oldest and most visited art museum. The NGV houses an encyclopedic art collection across two sites: NGV International, located on St Kilda Road in the Melbourne Arts Precinct of Southbank, and the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, located nearby at Federation Square.
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a Southern Ocean and Antarctic aquarium in central Melbourne, Australia. It is located on the banks of the Yarra River beside and under the Flinders Street Viaduct and the King Street Bridge.
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
King StreetSea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a Southern Ocean and Antarctic aquarium in central Melbourne, Australia. It is located on the banks of the Yarra River beside and under the Flinders Street Viaduct and the King Street Bridge.
The Shrine of Remembrance is a war memorial in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in Kings Domain on St Kilda Road. It was built to honour the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I, but now functions as a memorial to all Australians who have served in any war. It is a site of annual observances for ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, and is one of the largest war memorials in Australia.
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Shrine of Remembrance
The Shrine of Remembrance is a war memorial in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in Kings Domain on St Kilda Road. It was built to honour the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I, but now functions as a memorial to all Australians who have served in any war. It is a site of annual observances for ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, and is one of the largest war memorials in Australia.