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Drinks & Nightlife
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39 Melrose StQuaint bar with a cool vibe and it's local!
A typical live music venue, there is a roof top to relax prior to heading into the band room. Huge genre of music to choose from. This is a pub atmosphere. Shows generally kick off around 10pm check their webpage for set times.
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Corner Hotel
57 Swan StA typical live music venue, there is a roof top to relax prior to heading into the band room. Huge genre of music to choose from. This is a pub atmosphere. Shows generally kick off around 10pm check their webpage for set times.
Enter the cool buzz of Northcote worth the trip to see live music. High Street has a huge collection of small bars and eateries.
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Northcote Social Club
301 High StEnter the cool buzz of Northcote worth the trip to see live music. High Street has a huge collection of small bars and eateries.
Mondays from 12 noon Hope Street Radio broadcast here. Fantastic vibe for warm summer sundowners in the city. Upstairs from Cookie restaurant which I have recommended.
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Rooftop Cinema
252 Swanston StMondays from 12 noon Hope Street Radio broadcast here. Fantastic vibe for warm summer sundowners in the city. Upstairs from Cookie restaurant which I have recommended.
This place is iconic. A recent refurb with lots of little hidden bars within this building. Fantastic live music venue.
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Hotel Esplanade
11 The EsplanadeThis place is iconic. A recent refurb with lots of little hidden bars within this building. Fantastic live music venue.
Captain Baxter
10-18 Jacka BlvdCool summer roof top vibe right on the beach
Easey's
48 Easey StYet another roof top bar you have to check out!
A glowing wine and pasta bar situated in Collingwood's art hub, Collingwood Yards. It is also the new home of Hope St Radio which hosts live broadcasts every weekend along side an exceptional wine list and snacks. Definitely worth a visit! Open 5pm The-Sun.
Hope St Radio
35 Johnston StreetA glowing wine and pasta bar situated in Collingwood's art hub, Collingwood Yards. It is also the new home of Hope St Radio which hosts live broadcasts every weekend along side an exceptional wine list and snacks. Definitely worth a visit! Open 5pm The-Sun.
Johnny’s Green Room
293-297 Lygon StA bar that attracts a younger crowd as the sun sets.
Heartattack and Vine
329 Lygon StEssentials
Supermarket chain which stocks everything. They have a liquor store across the road. New door there is also a bakery and green grocer if you's like to mix it up a bit.
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Coles Sandringham
Abbott StreetSupermarket chain which stocks everything. They have a liquor store across the road. New door there is also a bakery and green grocer if you's like to mix it up a bit.
A must visit if you're looking for beautiful seasonal produce.
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Prahran Market
163 Commercial RdA must visit if you're looking for beautiful seasonal produce.
Getting Around
You will need a MIKI card which needs to be loaded with $ to enable you to use public transport. I am happy to supply MIKI cards with a small $ value on it. You are able top up at this train station. You will need to tap on and off when you get on and off public transport. Trains, trams and buses.
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Sandringham Station
You will need a MIKI card which needs to be loaded with $ to enable you to use public transport. I am happy to supply MIKI cards with a small $ value on it. You are able top up at this train station. You will need to tap on and off when you get on and off public transport. Trains, trams and buses.
An excellent service that rents cars by the hour, half day or day for very reasonable rate. There is a car at my airbnb which is available for rent via this platform. Great when you'd like to go touring for the day.
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Car Next Door
An excellent service that rents cars by the hour, half day or day for very reasonable rate. There is a car at my airbnb which is available for rent via this platform. Great when you'd like to go touring for the day.
Arts & Culture
Contemporary Art Gallery in the art precinct
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Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
111 Sturt StContemporary Art Gallery in the art precinct
Contemporary art housed within this beautiful space
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Buxton Contemporary
Dodds StreetContemporary art housed within this beautiful space
Heide Museum of Modern Art
7 Templestowe RdBreathtaking views, outstanding restaurant and winery coupled with an art gallery. The scenery along the way is beautiful.
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TarraWarra Estate Restaurant & Cellar Door
311 Healesville-Yarra Glen RdBreathtaking views, outstanding restaurant and winery coupled with an art gallery. The scenery along the way is beautiful.
Parks & Nature
Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
100 Birdwood AveShrine of Remembrance
Birdwood AvenueTwo Bays Walking Track
Two Bays Walking TrackBreathtaking views
Stunningly beautiful Australian bushland, hikes and waterfalls a full day. 254km from Melbourne.
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Grampians National Park
Stunningly beautiful Australian bushland, hikes and waterfalls a full day. 254km from Melbourne.
Another side of the Australian Bush, lush dense forest. Plenty of Australian wildlife. Koala spotting. Waterfalls and hikes.
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Great Otway National Park
Another side of the Australian Bush, lush dense forest. Plenty of Australian wildlife. Koala spotting. Waterfalls and hikes.
You will need a two day minimum stay here. Stunning coastline, wildlife that roam the beaches. Book a cabin, you will have to bring in all supplies. Not to be missed. Did I mention the drive down there!
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Wilsons Promontory National Park
You will need a two day minimum stay here. Stunning coastline, wildlife that roam the beaches. Book a cabin, you will have to bring in all supplies. Not to be missed. Did I mention the drive down there!
Australian wildlife up close
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Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
550 Tyabb-Tooradin RdAustralian wildlife up close
Werribee Gorge Circuit Track
Werribee Gorge Circuit TrackNo words except for spectacular!
The Domino Trail
The Domino TrailFantastic day out hiking and make sure you stop in Trentham for refreshments.
Pack up and leave the city overnight - you may stay longer. Hands down, worth the effort! Just get there!
Mount Oberon Summit Track
Mount Oberon Summit TrackPack up and leave the city overnight - you may stay longer. Hands down, worth the effort! Just get there!
Pack a picnic and spend the day, take your walking shoes. It's vast!
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Iziko LikaBotaniki LikaKumkani eVictoria
Pack a picnic and spend the day, take your walking shoes. It's vast!
Beach and Hiking Trail - stunning. On the beach there are beautiful deep rock pools. Please be aware that there are no beach patrols in this area. Be beach safe.
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Bushrangers Bay
Bushrangers Bay Walking TrackBeach and Hiking Trail - stunning. On the beach there are beautiful deep rock pools. Please be aware that there are no beach patrols in this area. Be beach safe.
Off leash bush walk in the middle of the suburbs.
Highly recommended if you're looking for a interesting dog walk.
Bay Road Heathland Sanctuary
Off leash bush walk in the middle of the suburbs.
Highly recommended if you're looking for a interesting dog walk.
Entertainment & Activities
Relax and take it all in. Recommend to book a time to visit.
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Peninsula Hot Springs
140 Springs LnRelax and take it all in. Recommend to book a time to visit.
Sightseeing
Fantastic. photo opportunity and a great beach to visit for the day. Take a picnic lunch!
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I-Brighton Bathing Boxes
EsplanadeFantastic. photo opportunity and a great beach to visit for the day. Take a picnic lunch!
You pick strawberries - season between November - April
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I-Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm
244 Shands RdYou pick strawberries - season between November - April
One hour away you will discovery Red Hill. Nestled here is this beautiful winery. Book for lunch!
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Polperro Winery
150 Red Hill RdOne hour away you will discovery Red Hill. Nestled here is this beautiful winery. Book for lunch!