South Yarra & Surrounds
Sightseeing
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueAmazing venue for AFL and cricket.
Beautiful spot for a picnic, outdoor yoga session, or a calming stroll amongst the gardens.
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Iziko LikaBotaniki LikaKumkani eVictoria
Beautiful spot for a picnic, outdoor yoga session, or a calming stroll amongst the gardens.
Great walk along the river - even go all the way into the city if you are feeling active!
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Yarra River
Great walk along the river - even go all the way into the city if you are feeling active!
Great spot along the Yarra River that often hosts outdoor cultural events.
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Birrarung Marr
Great spot along the Yarra River that often hosts outdoor cultural events.
Roc's Jam Factory
500 Chapel StShopping, eating and cinematic offerings.
Hip example of Melbourne's liveability - go rockclimbing under a highway and right beside the Yarra River. Great spot to walk to along the Yarra River.
Burnley Bouldering Wall
CitylinkHip example of Melbourne's liveability - go rockclimbing under a highway and right beside the Yarra River. Great spot to walk to along the Yarra River.
Church Street Bridge
Church Street BridgeWonderful old bridge with a great view back towards the city at dusk.
Commercial Rd/Chapel St #47 station
A bustling shopping, food, nightlife and cultural strip.
Transport option
Useful for getting into the city or even down to St Kilda Beach.
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South Yarra Station
Useful for getting into the city or even down to St Kilda Beach.
Food scene
Eat and drink with the locals at this hip restaurant and bar that overlooks the Botanic Gardens.
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Botanical Hotel
169 Domain RdEat and drink with the locals at this hip restaurant and bar that overlooks the Botanic Gardens.
Coffee Geek Brewers
81 Davis AveGreat coffee and pastries.
Cucinetta
3 Murphy StGreat Italian restaurant with seasonal food.
Pick up your fruit and veg, certified organic produce, sustainable seafood, free-range meat and poultry and more.
Prahran Market/Commercial Rd
Pick up your fruit and veg, certified organic produce, sustainable seafood, free-range meat and poultry and more.
Amenities
Open 24/7 for all your food and basic needs.
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IGA Xpress South Yarra
113-115 Toorak RdOpen 24/7 for all your food and basic needs.
Outdoor pool to cool down in the summer months.
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Prahran Aquatic Centre
41 Essex StOutdoor pool to cool down in the summer months.
South Yarra Pharmacy
81-83 Toorak RdRestock any medications etc. that you require.
Great spot to grab a book if you are planning to stay longer.
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Toorak/South Yarra Library
340 Toorak RdGreat spot to grab a book if you are planning to stay longer.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Trains are the fastest way to get into and out of the city
Head out of the apartment onto Punt Road, turn left and walk toward Toorak Road. Turn left again at the intersection of Punt and Toorak Road and walk until you reach South Yarra station.
Ukuhamba-hamba
246 bus route is a quick option to go north/south
The bus runs nearly every 10 minutes from 630am to midnight. Head out of the apartment and turn left onto Punt Road. The bus stop is around 100m down the road. It can take you toward St Kilda and Elwood beaches in the south or toward Richmond, Collingwood and Abbotsford in the north. All great areas for sightseeing.