Guidebook for Southbank Melbourne
Parks & Nature
Only a short tram ride down the end of Clarendon St.
Albert Park is popular for a range of activities like dog walking, jogging, cycling, sailing and rowing.
Apart from the lake itself, other attractions include sporting facilities, ovals, playgrounds, restaurants and a 5km walking and running track. Sporting facilities include a golf driving range, gymnasium and the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.
Enjoy a barbecue or picnic with the family. Hire a boat and explore the lake. Walk, cycle or jog around the track, past green lawns and playing fields.
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Albert Park
Only a short tram ride down the end of Clarendon St.
Albert Park is popular for a range of activities like dog walking, jogging, cycling, sailing and rowing.
Apart from the lake itself, other attractions include sporting facilities, ovals, playgrounds, restaurants and a 5km walking and running track. Sporting facilities include a golf driving range, gymnasium and the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.
Enjoy a barbecue or picnic with the family. Hire a boat and explore the lake. Walk, cycle or jog around the track, past green lawns and playing fields.
Go for a jog around the iconic 'Tan' track, discover the hidden mini waterfall or stroll through the gardens and discover the rare and beautiful plants, breathtaking landscapes and iconic buildings.
From November - March you can also enjoy the Moonlight cinema, have a picnic, watch the sunset and then snuggle up on a beanbag with a blanket and watch a movie!
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Vườn thực vật hoàng gia Victoria
Go for a jog around the iconic 'Tan' track, discover the hidden mini waterfall or stroll through the gardens and discover the rare and beautiful plants, breathtaking landscapes and iconic buildings.
From November - March you can also enjoy the Moonlight cinema, have a picnic, watch the sunset and then snuggle up on a beanbag with a blanket and watch a movie!
Shopping
Located a 10 minute walk from the apartment, this Direct Factory outlet has more than 180 stores with up to 70% off.
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DFO South Wharf
20 Convention Centre PlLocated a 10 minute walk from the apartment, this Direct Factory outlet has more than 180 stores with up to 70% off.
Only a 10 minute walk to this quintessential village Market. The home of fresh, local produce and where the community comes to shop, meet, eat, drink and connect.
Open Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun.
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South Melbourne Market station
Only a 10 minute walk to this quintessential village Market. The home of fresh, local produce and where the community comes to shop, meet, eat, drink and connect.
Open Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun.
Featuring Australia's first Uniqlo, the largest Australian designer precinct in the country and 30 unique food icons, all in the heart of the CBD.
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Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StFeaturing Australia's first Uniqlo, the largest Australian designer precinct in the country and 30 unique food icons, all in the heart of the CBD.
Essentials
Around the corner you will find the local supermarket for all your grocery needs.
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Woolworths Southbank
263 City RdAround the corner you will find the local supermarket for all your grocery needs.
Independent grocery store and liquor within a 2 minute walk.
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Clarendon St IGA Xpress plus Liquor
48 Clarendon StIndependent grocery store and liquor within a 2 minute walk.
Getting Around
No car is required if you are staying for a short time, as there is a plethora of places within walking distance. Howevere if you do want to explore places further afield, such as the Great Ocean Rd, Dandenongs, Daylesford etc, you can hire a car from Europcar, just across the road!
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Europcar South Melbourne
50-54 Clarendon StNo car is required if you are staying for a short time, as there is a plethora of places within walking distance. Howevere if you do want to explore places further afield, such as the Great Ocean Rd, Dandenongs, Daylesford etc, you can hire a car from Europcar, just across the road!
Catch the Skybus direct to and from the airport (approx 25 mins) to this main station, then it's only a short tram ride to the apartment.
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Southern Cross Station
Catch the Skybus direct to and from the airport (approx 25 mins) to this main station, then it's only a short tram ride to the apartment.
Arts & Culture
Melbourne is a hub of art & culture and is a city of events - no matter what time of year, there will be a festival, exhibition or pop up - here are some of the more permanent installations - to find out what's on when you are in Melbourne, just ask!
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is the oldest and most visited gallery in Australia. Situated over two magnificent buildings with it's famous water wall at the entrance.
A range of free and paid exhibitions including special night events with live music.
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National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdThe National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is the oldest and most visited gallery in Australia. Situated over two magnificent buildings with it's famous water wall at the entrance.
A range of free and paid exhibitions including special night events with live music.
A performing arts centre consisting of a complex of theatres and concert halls - watch dance, opera, comedy, cabaret, circus, music and more in the many venues this complex houses. Ask us if you would like to know what's on during your stay.
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Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda RdA performing arts centre consisting of a complex of theatres and concert halls - watch dance, opera, comedy, cabaret, circus, music and more in the many venues this complex houses. Ask us if you would like to know what's on during your stay.
Explore the artistic side of Melbourne with a journey through the famous and secret laneways.
Book via www.melbournestreettours.com
Tour includes Beer, Wine or soft drink and a cheese platter!
Street Art 1
AC/DC LaneExplore the artistic side of Melbourne with a journey through the famous and secret laneways.
Book via www.melbournestreettours.com
Tour includes Beer, Wine or soft drink and a cheese platter!
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image - national museum of film, video games, digital culture and art.
A great rainy day option!
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ACMI
Flinders StreetThe Australian Centre for the Moving Image - national museum of film, video games, digital culture and art.
A great rainy day option!
Food Scene
Melbourne is a foodie city; known for it's smashed avo variations, Sunday brunch, variety of delicacies and excellent coffee - check out these recommendations and if you have a particular cuisine you enjoy, let me know and I will create customised recommendations.
One of the iconic alleyways in Melbourne - filled with a range of cafes, restaurants, boutique stores and bars - this is a bustling strip worth visiting. If you would like a tour of all the famous and some hidden laneways, let us know and we can provide a self guided tour or take you there!
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Degraves Street
Degraves StreetOne of the iconic alleyways in Melbourne - filled with a range of cafes, restaurants, boutique stores and bars - this is a bustling strip worth visiting. If you would like a tour of all the famous and some hidden laneways, let us know and we can provide a self guided tour or take you there!
A little bit of New York in Melbourne, good vibe and delicious brunch options.
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Higher Ground
650 Little Bourke StA little bit of New York in Melbourne, good vibe and delicious brunch options.
Melbourne is the city of brunch, this is another popular brunch spot - you may be lining up on the weekends, but you can take a seat in the foyer area and have a coffee while you wait.
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Grain Store
517 Flinders LnMelbourne is the city of brunch, this is another popular brunch spot - you may be lining up on the weekends, but you can take a seat in the foyer area and have a coffee while you wait.
Another brunch spot within walking distance with good coffee and breakfast!
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St Ali Coffee Roasters
12-18 Yarra PlAnother brunch spot within walking distance with good coffee and breakfast!
One of the best ways to explore Melbourne is via the cafe culture.
Only 5 minutes walk, down the side streets to this stylish cafe with wooden decor and balcony, serving delicious brunch and speciality coffee.
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Dead Man Espresso
35 Market StOne of the best ways to explore Melbourne is via the cafe culture.
Only 5 minutes walk, down the side streets to this stylish cafe with wooden decor and balcony, serving delicious brunch and speciality coffee.
A cosmopolitan reinvention of the beer halls in Germany - vast hall with cool, art deco-style design flourishes, dishing up German food with a twist.
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Hophaus Euro Bar Bistro
3 Southgate AveA cosmopolitan reinvention of the beer halls in Germany - vast hall with cool, art deco-style design flourishes, dishing up German food with a twist.
Enjoy quality German food with German bands, Bavarian beers in a fantastic atmosphere on the wharf.
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Munich Brauhaus Melbourne
45 S Wharf PromenadeEnjoy quality German food with German bands, Bavarian beers in a fantastic atmosphere on the wharf.
Entertainment & Activities
A fantastic activity for groups - challenge yourself and work as a team to solve puzzles and escape the room. I highly recommend 'Kellar's Magic Emporium' in South Melbourne.
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Escape Room Melbourne
12-18 Yarra StA fantastic activity for groups - challenge yourself and work as a team to solve puzzles and escape the room. I highly recommend 'Kellar's Magic Emporium' in South Melbourne.
Only a 15 minute walk, or 5 minute tram ride to discover the ocean life at this discovery centre - great for families!
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Melbourne Aquarium station
Only a 15 minute walk, or 5 minute tram ride to discover the ocean life at this discovery centre - great for families!
A cabaret style venue that offers a range of shows throughout the year - visit the website for up to date list of what's showing: https://www.crownmelbourne.com.au/whats-on?venue=thepalmsatcrown
The Pub
8 Whiteman StA cabaret style venue that offers a range of shows throughout the year - visit the website for up to date list of what's showing: https://www.crownmelbourne.com.au/whats-on?venue=thepalmsatcrown