Guidebook for South Melbourne
Parks & Nature
Discover the rare and beautiful plants, breathtaking landscapes and iconic buildings on offer at the Royal Botanical Gardens
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Discover the rare and beautiful plants, breathtaking landscapes and iconic buildings on offer at the Royal Botanical Gardens
Arts & Culture
Situated over two magnificent buildings, the NGV presents over 40 exhibitions a year including major international blockbusters and a wide range of exhibitions, programs and events, from contemporary art to fashion and design, and major historical exhibitions that are internationally exclusive to Melbourne.
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdSituated over two magnificent buildings, the NGV presents over 40 exhibitions a year including major international blockbusters and a wide range of exhibitions, programs and events, from contemporary art to fashion and design, and major historical exhibitions that are internationally exclusive to Melbourne.
Food Scene
The Kettle Black
50 Albert RdGreat place for breakfast or brunch!
Light, modern setting offering an experimental, blind 18-course tasting menu and wine list.
21 locals recommend
Lûmé
226 Coventry StLight, modern setting offering an experimental, blind 18-course tasting menu and wine list.
Delicious Italian restaurant with great atmosphere and a wine store next door where you can pick a bottle and BYO
27 locals recommend
Bellota Wine Bar
181 Bank StDelicious Italian restaurant with great atmosphere and a wine store next door where you can pick a bottle and BYO
Drinks & Nightlife
With spectacular views of the city, Waterslide Bar is located on the riverfront of the Yarra boasting Melbourne's best cocktails, wines and spirits.
13 locals recommend
Waterslide Bar
3 Southgate AveWith spectacular views of the city, Waterslide Bar is located on the riverfront of the Yarra boasting Melbourne's best cocktails, wines and spirits.
Retro-chic riverside venue with exotic flora and fauna decor, for fresh subs and microbrewed ales.
163 locals recommend
Ponyfish Island
Retro-chic riverside venue with exotic flora and fauna decor, for fresh subs and microbrewed ales.
Essentials
Conveniently located around the corner from our apartment (opened until 10pm, 7 days a week)
23 locals recommend
FoodWorks South Melbourne
135 Wells StConveniently located around the corner from our apartment (opened until 10pm, 7 days a week)
Getting Around
Park St station
380 St Kilda RdA major interchange on the Melbourne Tram System.