Susan’s guidebook
Food scene
This is a fabulous restaurant - you must try their signature dish - Lobster Rolls
109 locals recommend
Supernormal
180 Flinders LnThis is a fabulous restaurant - you must try their signature dish - Lobster Rolls
Flinders Lane is the place to go for great food day or night - this is another great restaurant
552 locals recommend
Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnFlinders Lane is the place to go for great food day or night - this is another great restaurant
Tonka
20 Duckboard PlYummy Indian food like you've not had before
Saké Restaurant & Bar
121 Flinders LnAmazing Japanese food
Sunda Dining
18 Punch LnGreat modern South East Asian food
One of only 2 restaurants on the beach - great food, wine and views. After lunch stroll along the beach or visit Acland St for their famous cake shops.
70 locals recommend
Stokehouse St Kilda
30 Jacka BlvdOne of only 2 restaurants on the beach - great food, wine and views. After lunch stroll along the beach or visit Acland St for their famous cake shops.
One of only 2 restaurants on the beach - great food, wine and views. After lunch stroll along the beach or visit Acland St for their famous cake shops.
83 locals recommend
Donovans
40 Jacka BlvdOne of only 2 restaurants on the beach - great food, wine and views. After lunch stroll along the beach or visit Acland St for their famous cake shops.
This local cafe has fantastic breakfast/brunch - be prepared to que for a table - the wait will be worth it. Less than 5 mins walk from the apartment
31 locals recommend
Au79
29 Nicholson StThis local cafe has fantastic breakfast/brunch - be prepared to que for a table - the wait will be worth it. Less than 5 mins walk from the apartment
This cafe is located at the rear of an apartment complex along the Yarra River - setting is lovely and the food and coffee is great. To get there take a quick 10min tram ride along Victoria St
29 locals recommend
Kitty Burns
24 Acacia PlThis cafe is located at the rear of an apartment complex along the Yarra River - setting is lovely and the food and coffee is great. To get there take a quick 10min tram ride along Victoria St
Hotel Esplanade
11 The EsplanadeBomba Tapas Bar and Rooftop
103 Lonsdale StreetPt. Leo Estate
3649 Frankston - Flinders RdGorgeous winery & sculpture park
Polperro Winery
150 Red Hill RdGreat wines & food, beautiful setting
Jackalope Hotel Mornington Peninsula
166 Balnarring RdT'Gallant
1385 Mornington-Flinders RdCasual wood fired pizza
Rare Hare Wine & Food Store
166 Balnarring RdRice Paper Scissors
15 Hardware LnGreat food & atmosphere
Anchovy
338 Bridge RdGreat food and very talented Chef
Square & Compass
222 Clarendon Stgreat cafe a short walk towards the city & Fitzroy Gardens
Great Bars
Eau De Vie
1 Malthouse LnHidden Gem for pre or post dinner drinks
The Rooftop at QT
133 Russell StreetFabulous View
Madame Brussels
59 Bourke StSouthbank
Beautiful spot at night for a cocktail or late bite to eat
Neighbourhoods
This is the largest shopping centre in the Southern Hemisphere - there is nothing you cannot find here from Designer to everyday
42 locals recommend
Chadstone
This is the largest shopping centre in the Southern Hemisphere - there is nothing you cannot find here from Designer to everyday
Yarra River
boat trip
Studley Park Boathouse
1 Boathouse RdState Library Victoria
328 Swanston StBeautiful building offering tours
Parliament Gardens
531 Albert StTours available
Walk from the city and explore these stunning gardens
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Walk from the city and explore these stunning gardens
Sightseeing
Luna Park Melbourne
18 Lower EsplanadePhillip Island
Visit the penguins and this stunning coastal town
Shire of Mornington Peninsula
wineries, beaches, boating
Searoad Ferries
1 Wharf St ECheckout Sorrento & Queenscliff
Art, Live Shows, Culture
Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda RdShopping
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StGreat City Shopping
Located a 10min tram ride from the apartment Vic Gardens is a great spot to to do a bit of shopping - main stores:
Ikea, Coles and KMart - other smaller specialty stores as well.
130 locals recommend
Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre
620 Victoria StLocated a 10min tram ride from the apartment Vic Gardens is a great spot to to do a bit of shopping - main stores:
Ikea, Coles and KMart - other smaller specialty stores as well.
If you need some groceries - walk around to The Hive and you will find:
Aldi
Coles
BWS bottle shop
Chemist Warehouse
9 locals recommend
The Hive Shopping Centre
313 Victoria StIf you need some groceries - walk around to The Hive and you will find:
Aldi
Coles
BWS bottle shop
Chemist Warehouse
Sport
Watch the AFL, cricket, live concerts and many other major sporting events. Take a tour of the MCG
976 locals recommend
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueWatch the AFL, cricket, live concerts and many other major sporting events. Take a tour of the MCG
Come to the Australian Open - amazing atmosphere both inside our outside the arena for the whole event.
Other times - many amazing artists performing live at this venue.
6 locals recommend
Tennis Australia
Olympic BoulevardCome to the Australian Open - amazing atmosphere both inside our outside the arena for the whole event.
Other times - many amazing artists performing live at this venue.
Spring Carnival is one of the most popular weeks in Melbourne's sporting calendar - such an amazing week
25 locals recommend
Melbourne Cup Carnival
448 Epsom RoadSpring Carnival is one of the most popular weeks in Melbourne's sporting calendar - such an amazing week
Caulfield Racecourse
Station StreetSpring Carnival - great racing club