Guidebook for South Yarra
Sightseeing
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) or the "G" as it's known to locals is an Australian mecca of sports. Home to the Australian Football League (AFL) Australia's largest stadium holding around 130,000.
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Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueThe Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) or the "G" as it's known to locals is an Australian mecca of sports. Home to the Australian Football League (AFL) Australia's largest stadium holding around 130,000.
Ponds, native birds and plants, even turtles! The internationally renowned botanical gardens are only 15 minute walk or 2 min tram away from the house. Take a guided tour or just enjoy the peace.
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Jardín Botánico Real Victoria
Ponds, native birds and plants, even turtles! The internationally renowned botanical gardens are only 15 minute walk or 2 min tram away from the house. Take a guided tour or just enjoy the peace.
Glimpse into the lifestyle of the life and times of 1850s Melbourne aristocracy at Como House and Garden.
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Como House & Garden
Lechlade AvenueGlimpse into the lifestyle of the life and times of 1850s Melbourne aristocracy at Como House and Garden.
Become part of Australia's sporting history through thousands of sporting artifacts and multimedia displays at the home of Australian sport, the MCG.
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Australian Sports Museum
Brunton AvenueBecome part of Australia's sporting history through thousands of sporting artifacts and multimedia displays at the home of Australian sport, the MCG.
Essentials
670 Chapel St
Good prices - Great for all your grocery needs.
Prahran Markets, are the oldest markets in Melbourne and they are all about taste! Visit to check out the amazing range of fresh seafood, meat, poultry, fruit and veg, bread, and more!
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Prahran Market station
Prahran Markets, are the oldest markets in Melbourne and they are all about taste! Visit to check out the amazing range of fresh seafood, meat, poultry, fruit and veg, bread, and more!
The IGA is smaller and a bit more expensive than the Woolworths, but it's very convenient. It's the closest grocery store to our apartment.
113 Toorak Rd
113 Toorak RoadThe IGA is smaller and a bit more expensive than the Woolworths, but it's very convenient. It's the closest grocery store to our apartment.
Food Scene
A fantastic little cafe/restaurant. Does a delicious cooked breakfast, and their coffee is good too.
9 Yarra St
9 Yarra StreetA fantastic little cafe/restaurant. Does a delicious cooked breakfast, and their coffee is good too.
Tucked away at the end of Daly Street South Yarra is George Calombaris' s latest gastronomic project, in the form of the affectionately-named Mama Baba restaurant.
Mama Baba
21 Daly StreetTucked away at the end of Daly Street South Yarra is George Calombaris' s latest gastronomic project, in the form of the affectionately-named Mama Baba restaurant.
Hidden gem for breakfast or lunch. Plenty of free newspapers, fancy groceries and good food. It's a quiet, relaxing spot with funky decorations.
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The Lawson Grove Shop
1 Lawson GroveHidden gem for breakfast or lunch. Plenty of free newspapers, fancy groceries and good food. It's a quiet, relaxing spot with funky decorations.
It's a busy, popular place for coffee and food. They're famous for their very tall burgers. It's very close to the apartment, so it's great when you're hungry!
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Cafe Republic
160 Toorak RdIt's a busy, popular place for coffee and food. They're famous for their very tall burgers. It's very close to the apartment, so it's great when you're hungry!
Everything Else
Aesop South Yarra
222 Toorak RdThe Local Train and Tram Station
Arts & Culture
Play on the same courts as the World's best or take a tour of the Rod Laver Arena, home of the Australian Open (costs apply). It's also a concert venue for names like Pink, Rihanna and One Direction.
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Rod Laver Arena/Melbourne Park station
Play on the same courts as the World's best or take a tour of the Rod Laver Arena, home of the Australian Open (costs apply). It's also a concert venue for names like Pink, Rihanna and One Direction.
Enjoy the world-class restaurants, shopping, and gaming at Melbourne's premier entertainment complex. Go at night and stand just outside to watch the Gas Brigades shoot fire into the sky on the hour.
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Crown Towers Melbourne
8 Whiteman StEnjoy the world-class restaurants, shopping, and gaming at Melbourne's premier entertainment complex. Go at night and stand just outside to watch the Gas Brigades shoot fire into the sky on the hour.
This is my favourite art gallery in Australia for its incredible architecture and huge collection - Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, plus Australian artists. It's free to visit the general collection.
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Galería Nacional de Victoria
180 St Kilda RdThis is my favourite art gallery in Australia for its incredible architecture and huge collection - Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, plus Australian artists. It's free to visit the general collection.
The old jam factory has been converted into a shopping mall, and is worth having a look just for the history and architecture. There's a great cinema upstairs.
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Roc's Jam Factory
500 Chapel StThe old jam factory has been converted into a shopping mall, and is worth having a look just for the history and architecture. There's a great cinema upstairs.
Venture into Fed Square and explore the world of film, television and digital media with year-round exhibitions, rare screenings and cultural events.
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ACMI
Flinders StreetVenture into Fed Square and explore the world of film, television and digital media with year-round exhibitions, rare screenings and cultural events.
Shopping
Melbourne Central is a style-laden destination for shopping, eating and entertainment in Melbourne’s CBD, with close to 300 stores to explore in a unique and modern architectural space.
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Melbourne Central
Swanston StreetMelbourne Central is a style-laden destination for shopping, eating and entertainment in Melbourne’s CBD, with close to 300 stores to explore in a unique and modern architectural space.
Hunt for something special at the huge range of shops along Chapel Street. If you get hungry on your travels, stop at one of the many delicious restaurants. You never know what you'll find.
299 Chapel St
299 Chapel StreetHunt for something special at the huge range of shops along Chapel Street. If you get hungry on your travels, stop at one of the many delicious restaurants. You never know what you'll find.
A quintessential part of Melbourne. Shopping, strolling and dining at cafes and restaurants is the order of the day.
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Toorak Road
Toorak RoadA quintessential part of Melbourne. Shopping, strolling and dining at cafes and restaurants is the order of the day.
Entertainment & Activities
Touch and feel your way through local history; give Phar Lap a nod, explore a rainforest, rest in a rollercoaster car, and discover Koori heritage.
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Museo de Melbourne
11 Nicholson StTouch and feel your way through local history; give Phar Lap a nod, explore a rainforest, rest in a rollercoaster car, and discover Koori heritage.
Journey to the stars and beyond at the Melbourne Planetarium, travel through space and time, and have a hair-raising encounter with lighting volts.
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Scienceworks
2 Booker StJourney to the stars and beyond at the Melbourne Planetarium, travel through space and time, and have a hair-raising encounter with lighting volts.