Guidebook for Pakenham
Food Scene
Shavans @ Pakenham Indian Restaurant
18-36 Lakeside BlvdBest Indian food and take away.
Frankie's
Victoria StreetGreat breakfasts and lunches, friendly staff.
Shanikas Pakenham
7 Lakeside BlvdIf you want a little more formal eating.
Lime Leaf Thai Restaurant
1880 Ferntree Gully RdGreat Thai restaurant and take away.
Wok To Go
140 Windermere BoulevardTake away asian food. Great Pad Thai !
Cardinia Hotel
Toomuc Valley RoadBistro type restaurant.
Sightseeing
Penguin Parade at dusk every night. Also great Island for a day visit. 1 hour drive from Pakenham.
189 locals recommend
Phillip Island
Penguin Parade at dusk every night. Also great Island for a day visit. 1 hour drive from Pakenham.
Great wineries everywhere. Also Sanctuary park to see our Australian animals. 1 hour drive from Pakenham.
38 locals recommend
Healesville
Great wineries everywhere. Also Sanctuary park to see our Australian animals. 1 hour drive from Pakenham.
So many places to visit. Take the tourist tram for free and visit the city. Hop on hop off bus. So many restaurants at Southbank. Eureka tower to see Melbourne from the top.
55 locals recommend
Melbourne
So many places to visit. Take the tourist tram for free and visit the city. Hop on hop off bus. So many restaurants at Southbank. Eureka tower to see Melbourne from the top.
Take the ferry across to Queenscliff for a day visit with your car. 1 hour 15 mins drive.
33 locals recommend
Sorrento Ferry Terminal station
Take the ferry across to Queenscliff for a day visit with your car. 1 hour 15 mins drive.
Parks & Nature
Healesville Sanctuary
Sanctuary park to see our Australian animals.
Melbourne Zoo/Royal Park station
Poplar Road
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Arts & Culture
Melbourne Museum station
Getting Around
Pakenham station
Train to Melbourne takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Budget Car & Truck Rental Pakenham
7 Bald Hill RdThrifty Car & Truck Rental Pakenham
Shopping
Pakenham Central Marketplace
54 John StEverything a shopping mall can offer.
Market held every Sunday from 8 am to 1.30 pm. Arts and craft, food, seconds etc...
Akoonah Park Picnic Grounds
Princes HighwayMarket held every Sunday from 8 am to 1.30 pm. Arts and craft, food, seconds etc...
Entertainment & Activities
This is where the Australian Open happens every year in January. Take the train to Richmond and then it is walking distance.
312 locals recommend
Rod Laver Arena
200 Olympic BlvdThis is where the Australian Open happens every year in January. Take the train to Richmond and then it is walking distance.
AFL stadium for Australian rules football and cricket matches.
976 locals recommend
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueAFL stadium for Australian rules football and cricket matches.
Previously known as Ethiad Stadium. New name from September 2018. AFL footbal games and concerts.
506 locals recommend
Marvel Stadium
740 Bourke StPreviously known as Ethiad Stadium. New name from September 2018. AFL footbal games and concerts.
Pakenham Library
Henry StreetLocal library
Village Cinemas Fountain Gate
352 Princes HwyWith over 4000 shows a year, see what is happening at the Arts Centre: www.artscentremelbourne.com.au
288 locals recommend
Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda RdWith over 4000 shows a year, see what is happening at the Arts Centre: www.artscentremelbourne.com.au