Guidebook for Fitzroy
Food Scene
Great vegetarian meals again from the Hari Krishnas. Choose from a variety of offerings ..... more expensive than Crossways but still very good value. 10-15 minute walk or catch the Nicholson St tram.
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Gopals Pure Vegetarian
139 Swanston StGreat vegetarian meals again from the Hari Krishnas. Choose from a variety of offerings ..... more expensive than Crossways but still very good value. 10-15 minute walk or catch the Nicholson St tram.
Marios
303 Brunswick StGreat coffee and pasta. A 5 minute walk.
Fantastic and quick Greek Food 24 hours per day ..... you won't be disappointed. A 10-15 minute walk or catch the Nicholson St tram.
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Stalactites Restaurant
183 Lonsdale StFantastic and quick Greek Food 24 hours per day ..... you won't be disappointed. A 10-15 minute walk or catch the Nicholson St tram.
Great coffee in the old style. Try the apple strudel.
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Charlie's Bar
71 Hardware LaneGreat coffee in the old style. Try the apple strudel.
Huge range of Chinese and Asian restaurants in Little Bourke and Swanston Streets
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Chinatown Precinct
35 Market LnHuge range of Chinese and Asian restaurants in Little Bourke and Swanston Streets
Staring at Hoodle St and stretching to Church St are a huge number of great Vietnamese restaurants, cafes, supermarkets etc. Take tram 12 or 109 at Nicholson & Victoria and get off at Nth Rich Rail.
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North Richmond station
Regent StreetStaring at Hoodle St and stretching to Church St are a huge number of great Vietnamese restaurants, cafes, supermarkets etc. Take tram 12 or 109 at Nicholson & Victoria and get off at Nth Rich Rail.
Great coffee in old style cafe ..... nice cakes, nice breakfast & very nice people
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Sila Espresso Bar Fitzroy
189 Brunswick StGreat coffee in old style cafe ..... nice cakes, nice breakfast & very nice people
If you like great vegetarian meals for less than $10 try the Hari Krishna Crossways for lunch. The set menu changes every week day. A 10-15 minute walk or catch the Nicholson St tram.
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Crossways Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant
147 Bourke StIf you like great vegetarian meals for less than $10 try the Hari Krishna Crossways for lunch. The set menu changes every week day. A 10-15 minute walk or catch the Nicholson St tram.
Vegan bar and eatery with a rock‘n’roll vibe focusing on Latin-inspired food
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Smith & Daughters
107 Cambridge StVegan bar and eatery with a rock‘n’roll vibe focusing on Latin-inspired food
Birdman Eating
238 Gertrude StreetGreat breakfast
Smith and Deli
107 Cambridge StEntirely vegan New York style deli food
Shop Ramen
329 Smith StGreat Japanese and ramen
Bustling waterfront hub across the Yarra from Flinders St Station ...... restaurants, public art and stylish retailers.
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Southbank Promenade
Bustling waterfront hub across the Yarra from Flinders St Station ...... restaurants, public art and stylish retailers.
Sightseeing
Very relaxing ..... have a look at Captain Cook's cottage. A short walk away.
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Iplayground yeFitzroy Gardens
Wellington ParadeVery relaxing ..... have a look at Captain Cook's cottage. A short walk away.
A mere 100 m away. The gardens and fountains are a must see ...... have a walk in and around the Exhibition Buidings
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Carlton Gardens
A mere 100 m away. The gardens and fountains are a must see ...... have a walk in and around the Exhibition Buidings
A must see. Best on when all the stalls are open - Tue &Thur 6am - 2pm, Fri 6am - 6pm, Sat 6am - 3 pm, Sun 9am - 4pm
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Imarike ye-Queen Victoria
Queen StreetA must see. Best on when all the stalls are open - Tue &Thur 6am - 2pm, Fri 6am - 6pm, Sat 6am - 3 pm, Sun 9am - 4pm
The historic Melbourne Cricket Ground, one of the greatest sports stadiums in the world is located in Yarra Park a short walk from the apartment through Fitzroy Gardens. The stadium has a capacity of 100,000 people.
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Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueThe historic Melbourne Cricket Ground, one of the greatest sports stadiums in the world is located in Yarra Park a short walk from the apartment through Fitzroy Gardens. The stadium has a capacity of 100,000 people.
The Queen Vic Night Market is a must - operates on Wednesdays from November to March from 5pm to 10pm.
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Imarike ye-Queen Victoria
Queen StreetThe Queen Vic Night Market is a must - operates on Wednesdays from November to March from 5pm to 10pm.
The Royal Exhibition Building is a World Heritage Site completed in 1880. It is located at 9 Nicholson Street in the Carlton Gardens, flanked by Victoria, Nicholson, Carlton and Rathdowne Streets, at the north-eastern edge of the central business district. It was built to host the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880–81 and later hosted (in the Western annex) the opening of the first Parliament of Australia in 1901.
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Ibhulidingi Lomxholo Lomhle
9 Nicholson StThe Royal Exhibition Building is a World Heritage Site completed in 1880. It is located at 9 Nicholson Street in the Carlton Gardens, flanked by Victoria, Nicholson, Carlton and Rathdowne Streets, at the north-eastern edge of the central business district. It was built to host the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880–81 and later hosted (in the Western annex) the opening of the first Parliament of Australia in 1901.
The Shrine of Remembrance, located in Kings Domain on St Kilda Road, was built as a memorial to all Australians who have served in war.
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Shrine of Remembrance
The Shrine of Remembrance, located in Kings Domain on St Kilda Road, was built as a memorial to all Australians who have served in war.
Catch tram #96 in Nicholson or Bourke St ..... walk along the beach, walk along the piers ..... have lunch
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Isibhede sase St Kilda
Catch tram #96 in Nicholson or Bourke St ..... walk along the beach, walk along the piers ..... have lunch
Shopping
Open every Friday evening in summer from 6 pm. Interesting building, food and general market things. Catch a Doncaster/Kew (200 or 207) bound bus along Johston St and get off at Clarke St.
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Abbotsford Convent
1 St Heliers StOpen every Friday evening in summer from 6 pm. Interesting building, food and general market things. Catch a Doncaster/Kew (200 or 207) bound bus along Johston St and get off at Clarke St.
Open each Sat & Sun from 11am to 5pm. A short walk from the studio.
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The Rose Street Artists' Market
60 Rose StOpen each Sat & Sun from 11am to 5pm. A short walk from the studio.
Popular market serviced by trams and trains but be early - closes 12.30 pm. By train, walk or tram to Parliament Station, platform 4. Take the Lilydale train to Camberwell. On Burke walk down hill.
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Imarike yeCamberwell Sunday
Market PlacePopular market serviced by trams and trains but be early - closes 12.30 pm. By train, walk or tram to Parliament Station, platform 4. Take the Lilydale train to Camberwell. On Burke walk down hill.
Aunt Maggie's Fitzroy
188 Gertrude StOrganis food
Everything Else
The closest train station .... is on the city loop so quite convenient.
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Parliament Station
The closest train station .... is on the city loop so quite convenient.
For those needing to attend to family and friends St Vincent's is less than 1 km away.
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St Vincent's Private Hospital
41 Victoria ParadeFor those needing to attend to family and friends St Vincent's is less than 1 km away.
If need to attend to family or friends, The Epworth is only 1.4 km away.
Epworth Freemasons (Victoria Parade)
320 Victoria ParadeIf need to attend to family or friends, The Epworth is only 1.4 km away.
Essentials
Large supermarket ..... walk down Hanover, turn left into Brunswick then walk to Johnston St (you'll see the 7-Eleven on the corner).
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Coles Fitzroy
95-103 Johnston StLarge supermarket ..... walk down Hanover, turn left into Brunswick then walk to Johnston St (you'll see the 7-Eleven on the corner).
Large supermarket style pharmacy. Walk down Hanover then left into Brunswick St. About 200m along on the right.
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Chemist Warehouse Southbank
250 Sturt StLarge supermarket style pharmacy. Walk down Hanover then left into Brunswick St. About 200m along on the right.
Australia Post Fitzroy South LPO
54 Brunswick StCorner Brunswick & Gertrude
FoodWorks
484 Macaulay RdWalk down Hanover St to Brunswick St
Parks & Nature
Beautiful gardens adjacent to the Shrine and arts precinct in St Kilda Rd .... tram #86 or 96 ... get off near the Art Gallery.
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Iziko LikaBotaniki LikaKumkani eVictoria
Beautiful gardens adjacent to the Shrine and arts precinct in St Kilda Rd .... tram #86 or 96 ... get off near the Art Gallery.
Arts & Culture
Located across the Yarra River from Flinders St Station .... access via trams #86 & 96
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I-National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdLocated across the Yarra River from Flinders St Station .... access via trams #86 & 96
A natural and cultural history museum located in the Carlton Gardens adjacent to the Royal Exhibition Building.
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I-Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StA natural and cultural history museum located in the Carlton Gardens adjacent to the Royal Exhibition Building.
The Arts Centre Melbourne, originally known as the Victorian Arts Centre and briefly officially called The Arts Centre, is a performing arts centre consisting of a complex of theatres and concert halls.
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Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda RdThe Arts Centre Melbourne, originally known as the Victorian Arts Centre and briefly officially called The Arts Centre, is a performing arts centre consisting of a complex of theatres and concert halls.