Food Scene
Mopho Canteen South Yarra
74 Toorak RdExcellent modern Vietnamese - fresh, wholesome and a little bit groovy.
Spend some time in this tiny, hot little kitchen. If in doubt, ask for mild.
The Yarra Indian Restaurant - Best Restaurant in South Yarra, Melbourne
180 Toorak RdSpend some time in this tiny, hot little kitchen. If in doubt, ask for mild.
This place is too cute, modern Japanese, friendly, lovely atmosphere and exploding with good health!
7 locals recommend
Pink Ginger JP
6A Murphy StThis place is too cute, modern Japanese, friendly, lovely atmosphere and exploding with good health!
Just behind where you are staying - this place has great coffee, breakfasts and cakes. Make sure you get there once at least.
36 locals recommend
The Lawson Grove Shop
1 Lawson GroveJust behind where you are staying - this place has great coffee, breakfasts and cakes. Make sure you get there once at least.
A short walk along the Yarra River - you can't really beat the location or view. Better during the week - it gets busy.
24 locals recommend
Kanteen
154 Alexandra AveA short walk along the Yarra River - you can't really beat the location or view. Better during the week - it gets busy.
Very close by - totally atmospheric - tucked away - beautiful historic gardens and house to explore either before or after. Don't miss this place.
21 locals recommend
The Stables of Como Cafe
Lechlade AvenueVery close by - totally atmospheric - tucked away - beautiful historic gardens and house to explore either before or after. Don't miss this place.
An authentic relic of Italian migration to Australia in the 50's. This place is known and love by all Melbournites.
228 locals recommend
Charlie's Bar
71 Hardware LaneAn authentic relic of Italian migration to Australia in the 50's. This place is known and love by all Melbournites.
Shanghai Dumpling House
23 Tattersalls LnCheap and cheeful - highly recommended.
Visit the Queen Vic market to get a taste of the exquisite range of food the Australia has to offer.
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetVisit the Queen Vic market to get a taste of the exquisite range of food the Australia has to offer.
Cicciolina is a St Kilda institution. No bookings so have a back up plan - plenty of other options nearby.
145 locals recommend
Cicciolina
130 Acland StCicciolina is a St Kilda institution. No bookings so have a back up plan - plenty of other options nearby.
Parks & Nature
So close to where you are staying - immerse yourself in this beautiful oasis of flora and fauna - lots of great places to hang out - shady trees to lay under and a read a book.....a corny ride in a gondola....visitors center for souvenirs.....cafes etc.
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
So close to where you are staying - immerse yourself in this beautiful oasis of flora and fauna - lots of great places to hang out - shady trees to lay under and a read a book.....a corny ride in a gondola....visitors center for souvenirs.....cafes etc.
Fitzroy Gardens Playground
Wellington ParadeBeautiful Gardens - close to town.
A coastal reserve close to Melbourne - nice walks and good snorkeling.
Beaumaris Beach Foreshore Reserve
A coastal reserve close to Melbourne - nice walks and good snorkeling.
Arts & Culture
You can walk to this place if you have the time or energy, but a bike ride would be better (google Melbourne Bike Share) - this place is the bomb - great array of food. beautiful surrounds and the historic Convent across the road. Allow half a day.
181 locals recommend
Collingwood Children's Farm
18 St Heliers StYou can walk to this place if you have the time or energy, but a bike ride would be better (google Melbourne Bike Share) - this place is the bomb - great array of food. beautiful surrounds and the historic Convent across the road. Allow half a day.
Walk through our around the Botanical Gardens to get to the NGV - well worth a visit with an excellent collection of Australian art.
1736 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdWalk through our around the Botanical Gardens to get to the NGV - well worth a visit with an excellent collection of Australian art.
Make your way to ACMI to experience some great cinema, galleries and interesting architecture. A lovely ride or walk along the Yarra on the way to the city.
258 locals recommend
ACMI
Flinders StreetMake your way to ACMI to experience some great cinema, galleries and interesting architecture. A lovely ride or walk along the Yarra on the way to the city.
Palace Cinema Como
Chapel StreetNot independent - but a good range.
Sightseeing
For groovy cafes, clothes, original art, galleries, second hand stuff......go to Smith Street also if you have time.
6 locals recommend
Brunswick Street
Brunswick StreetFor groovy cafes, clothes, original art, galleries, second hand stuff......go to Smith Street also if you have time.
Take a tram down St Kilda Road to St Kilda, atmospheric food and drink, Luna Park, the beach and the pier.
225 locals recommend
St Kilda
Take a tram down St Kilda Road to St Kilda, atmospheric food and drink, Luna Park, the beach and the pier.
Getting Around
Bicycle Network
246 Bourke StMelbourne Bike Share Station
Saint Kilda RoadEssentials
Gum Tree Good Food
114 Toorak RdUpmarket groceries (expect to pay a little more).