Marcus's Guidebook
Leisure and Relaxation
Fairfield Park is the perfect destination for relaxing on the banks of the Yarra River. The park is a popular tourist attraction, with the Fairfield Boathouse and Amphitheatre within.
Relax while rowing a boat or paddling a canoe along the peaceful Yarra waters, or enjoy a stroll through the park. It is the ideal spot for a picnic, with BBQ facilities available. There's also plenty of open grassed areas to get active, as well as being close to public transport.
Take some bread and feed the ducks or have a bbq picnic with friends.
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Fairfield Park Boathouse & Tea Gardens
Fairfield Park DriveTake some bread and feed the ducks or have a bbq picnic with friends.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g3331148-d2502910-Reviews-Collingwood_Children_s_Farm-Abbotsford_Yarra_Greater_Melbourne_Victoria.html?m=19905
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Collingwood Children's Farm
18 St Heliers Sthttps://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g3331148-d2502910-Reviews-Collingwood_Children_s_Farm-Abbotsford_Yarra_Greater_Melbourne_Victoria.html?m=19905
The Westgarth Picture Theatre opened to the public in 1921. Incorporating Art Deco style with classical features, it's the oldest purpose built cinema in operation in Melbourne.
The building was heritage listed in 1994 by the National Trust of Australia. Current owners Palace Cinemas purchased the building in 2006, two extra cinemas were added, and the building renovated, in keeping with its unique architectural heritage.
Head to the Palace Westgarth for local and international new releases and art-house films, screened within its five cinemas. If the weather's fine, enjoy a flick in the theatre's courtyard, accompanied by a pair of headphones and premium beverage.
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Palace Westgarth Cinemas
89 High StThe Westgarth Picture Theatre opened to the public in 1921. Incorporating Art Deco style with classical features, it's the oldest purpose built cinema in operation in Melbourne.
The building was heritage listed in 1994 by the National Trust of Australia. Current owners Palace Cinemas purchased the building in 2006, two extra cinemas were added, and the building renovated, in keeping with its unique architectural heritage.
Head to the Palace Westgarth for local and international new releases and art-house films, screened within its five cinemas. If the weather's fine, enjoy a flick in the theatre's courtyard, accompanied by a pair of headphones and premium beverage.
Darebin Parklands
4 Smith Sthttp://walkingmaps.com.au/walk/3892
https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/Melbourne/Things-to-do/Nature-and-wildlife/Parks-and-gardens/Royal-Botanic-Gardens-Victoria-Melbourne-Gardens
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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/Melbourne/Things-to-do/Nature-and-wildlife/Parks-and-gardens/Royal-Botanic-Gardens-Victoria-Melbourne-Gardens
Food scene
Great Sunday Roast or any other type of dining experience or drinks and tapas
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Estelle
243-245 High StGreat Sunday Roast or any other type of dining experience or drinks and tapas
Cutler & Co
57 Gertrude Sthttps://www.cutlerandco.com.au/
A restaurant with soul that’s giving opportunity and recognition to Australia’s first people.
https://www.charcoallane.com.au/
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Charcoal Lane
136 Gertrude StA restaurant with soul that’s giving opportunity and recognition to Australia’s first people.
https://www.charcoallane.com.au/
For the croissant connoisseurs
https://www.lunecroissanterie.com/
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Lune Croissanterie
119 Rose StFor the croissant connoisseurs
https://www.lunecroissanterie.com/
Some of the best Gelati you have ever tasted. It’s even worth ubering it in!
https://gelatomessina.com/stores/fitzroy
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Gelato Messina Fitzroy
237 Smith StSome of the best Gelati you have ever tasted. It’s even worth ubering it in!
https://gelatomessina.com/stores/fitzroy
The most amazing Vegan food!
https://www.smithanddaughters.com/
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Smith & Daughters
107 Cambridge StThe most amazing Vegan food!
https://www.smithanddaughters.com/
Thai food is one of our personal favourites and Chin Chin never disappoints.
https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/restaurants/chin-chin
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Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnThai food is one of our personal favourites and Chin Chin never disappoints.
https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/restaurants/chin-chin
WaKenbo
69 Victoria StJapanese Fine Dining
https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/cbd/restaurants/la-madonna
Tonka
20 Duckboard PlIndian Cuisine Fine Dining
https://www.tonkarestaurant.com.au/
Stomping Ground Brewing Co.
After many, many visits to this steampunk-lite brewery from the team at The Local Taphouse, we've come to the conclusion there's no style brewer Ashur Hall can't master. If you're settling in for a long session, the basics – pale ale, lager – are flavoursome yet drinkable. There’s a great comfortable food menu to match and the vibe on a busy night is great.
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Stomping Ground Brewery & Beer Hall
100 Gipps St
Stomping Ground Brewing Co.
After many, many visits to this steampunk-lite brewery from the team at The Local Taphouse, we've come to the conclusion there's no style brewer Ashur Hall can't master. If you're settling in for a long session, the basics – pale ale, lager – are flavoursome yet drinkable. There’s a great comfortable food menu to match and the vibe on a busy night is great.
Sightseeing
https://www.visitmelbourne.com/regions/Melbourne/Things-to-do/Nature-and-wildlife/Wildlife-and-zoos/Melbourne-Zoo
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Melbourne Zoo
Elliott Avenuehttps://www.visitmelbourne.com/regions/Melbourne/Things-to-do/Nature-and-wildlife/Wildlife-and-zoos/Melbourne-Zoo
https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/the-shrine-of-remembrance-shrine-of-remembrance/hQKSpTc3YHaMKw?hl=en
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Shrine of Remembrance
https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/the-shrine-of-remembrance-shrine-of-remembrance/hQKSpTc3YHaMKw?hl=en
Nostalgic Melbourne Market
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g255100-d256569-Reviews-Queen_Victoria_Market-Melbourne_Victoria.html?m=19905
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Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetNostalgic Melbourne Market
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g255100-d256569-Reviews-Queen_Victoria_Market-Melbourne_Victoria.html?m=19905
https://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/places/world/royal-exhibition
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Royal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson Sthttps://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/places/world/royal-exhibition
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson Sthttps://museumsvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdArts and Culture
https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/
A great trip by train to Melbourne’s historic Flinders Street station which is opposite the people’s meeting place Federation Square. Then disembark and take a tram directly to St Kilda.
https://stkildamelbourne.com.au/
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St Kilda
A great trip by train to Melbourne’s historic Flinders Street station which is opposite the people’s meeting place Federation Square. Then disembark and take a tram directly to St Kilda.
https://stkildamelbourne.com.au/
Neighbourhoods
We love the quick 10 minute walk to Westgarth village. It has everything you need for a quick shop at the well renown organic food store, specialty shops, cafes, bottle shops, bars and the famous Palace cinema.
https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/food-and-drink/article/westgarth-middle-ground
Westgarth Street
Westgarth StreetWe love the quick 10 minute walk to Westgarth village. It has everything you need for a quick shop at the well renown organic food store, specialty shops, cafes, bottle shops, bars and the famous Palace cinema.
https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/food-and-drink/article/westgarth-middle-ground
There’s great recreational tracks for walking, cycling as well as canoeing. Visit the Fairfield boat house or take a stroll through the back streets to Station street and eat at many of the cafes. Oasis for Middle Eastern goods and delicacies, Nikkos for an impressive cake selection, A1 for Lebanese pastries, Gusto vanilla slice and Brazen dessert bar. As well as gourmet meat and fresh produce shops.
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Fairfield
There’s great recreational tracks for walking, cycling as well as canoeing. Visit the Fairfield boat house or take a stroll through the back streets to Station street and eat at many of the cafes. Oasis for Middle Eastern goods and delicacies, Nikkos for an impressive cake selection, A1 for Lebanese pastries, Gusto vanilla slice and Brazen dessert bar. As well as gourmet meat and fresh produce shops.
Live Music / Bars
The Wesley Anne is an iconic restaurant, bar and live music venue located on 250 High St Northcote, Melbourne, Victoria. Live music from Thursday to Sunday.
Low-lit bar and restaurant in a former church, plus rustic pub grub, craft beer and live music.
Live music line up
https://wesleyanne.com.au/
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Wesley Anne
250 High StThe Wesley Anne is an iconic restaurant, bar and live music venue located on 250 High St Northcote, Melbourne, Victoria. Live music from Thursday to Sunday.
Low-lit bar and restaurant in a former church, plus rustic pub grub, craft beer and live music.
Live music line up
https://wesleyanne.com.au/
The Night Cat is one of the only places you can learn Salsa on Sunday and return the following weekend to show off your moves in a sultry, dimly lit venue that vibrates with the sounds of Latin jazz, Afro-funk and reggae.
The Night Cat's live music offerings are unique in the already eclectic Melbourne neighbourhood of Fitzroy. On any given night you can listen to the Melbourne Ska Orchestra belt out the themes of your favourite TV shows or watch disco-revival group Honey entice partygoers onto the floor to dance the night away.
https://www.thenightcat.com.au/
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The Night Cat
137-141 Johnston StThe Night Cat is one of the only places you can learn Salsa on Sunday and return the following weekend to show off your moves in a sultry, dimly lit venue that vibrates with the sounds of Latin jazz, Afro-funk and reggae.
The Night Cat's live music offerings are unique in the already eclectic Melbourne neighbourhood of Fitzroy. On any given night you can listen to the Melbourne Ska Orchestra belt out the themes of your favourite TV shows or watch disco-revival group Honey entice partygoers onto the floor to dance the night away.
https://www.thenightcat.com.au/
"The Elysian Whisky Bar is a small and cosy whisky and cocktail bar located on the lower end of Brunswick Street in Fitzroy. About 350 bottles of rare and interesting whiskies on the shelves, with a focus on Independent Bottlings from around the world. Playing jazz and old classics most nights, do drop by to enjoy a relaxing night with some great drinks. We are all about sourcing rare and unique bottlings of whiskies from around the world! Our bar design and service is based a lot on bars in Japan, where some of the most amazing whisky bars are located. We just want to bring a taste of that Japanese bar culture back here in Fitzroy and Melbourne, and maybe jog a bit of nostalgia in those that have been over there and experienced it!"
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The Elysian Whisky Bar
113 Brunswick St"The Elysian Whisky Bar is a small and cosy whisky and cocktail bar located on the lower end of Brunswick Street in Fitzroy. About 350 bottles of rare and interesting whiskies on the shelves, with a focus on Independent Bottlings from around the world. Playing jazz and old classics most nights, do drop by to enjoy a relaxing night with some great drinks. We are all about sourcing rare and unique bottlings of whiskies from around the world! Our bar design and service is based a lot on bars in Japan, where some of the most amazing whisky bars are located. We just want to bring a taste of that Japanese bar culture back here in Fitzroy and Melbourne, and maybe jog a bit of nostalgia in those that have been over there and experienced it!"
Tipps für Reisende
Was einpacken?
FOUR seasons in a day.
It’s true except mostly in Summer but throughout the year you don’t know what a day can bring. We suggest wearing layers and peeling them or adding them off throughout the day. A portable compact umbrella can be handy in your handbag too especially between May-Sept.
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The famous restaurant and cafe scene.
Melbourne is one of the worlds food capitals and there are an incredible amount of great eateries. Browse in these guides and try and book early to secure a table https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/guides/best-special-occasion-restaurants https://sitchu.com.au/melbourne/eat-drink/best-fine-dining-restaurants-melbourne/ https://www.theurbanlist.com/melbourne/a-list/best-restaurants-melbourne
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Transport
http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/parking-and-transport/public-transport/Pages/public-transport.aspx
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The Best Coffees
Melbournians take their coffee seriously. It’s an art form here and we have often been described as having the best coffee in the world. Out of the top 10 we’re proud to say 5 trendy coffee houses, including the top 3 are on our side of town. https://manofmany.com/lifestyle/drinks/best-specialty-coffee-shops-melbourne
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Public Transport
Our location is amazing regarding public transport access. We are 4 min walk to the closest bus stop, 8 and 13 min walk to Westgarth or Denis train stations (only 5 city stops) and 13 min walk to the closest tram, (no 86 will take you to Clifton Hill shops, Smith street grunge, Gertrude street bespoke shops and eateries, Melbourne museum, through the city via Bourke street & down to the Docklands. You can find out all about the public transport system and the Myki card you will need for travelling. https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au/live/getting-around/public-transport#