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Pirates — Image credit: Rush Escape Game

Amusement and Theme Parks

Rush Escape Game - St Kilda

Rush Escape Game provides adrenaline filled live escape game experiences to thrill seekers from all over the world. The goal is for every player of the game to feel the rush of escaping - others would refer to this experience as 'being in the zone' while researchers call it 'flow'. At the peak of this state you will feel great and perform at your best, action and awareness merge, time flies and self vanishes. If you have ever been involved in an activity or project where everything else was forgotten, then you will be familiar with this state. Rush Escape Game deliberately focuses on maximising fun, playing this game feels even more exciting and engaging as you realise that no one escapes alone, this means you will need to work together as a team to overcome all of the challenges. Co-operation, critical thinking, pattern recognition and fast decision making will be required, and before you know it, your primal survival and problem solving instincts will surface to help solve unusual puzzles, uncover clues, keys and codes with the ultimate aim of escaping.

St Kilda VIC

0.0 km away

Facade of the Jewish Museum, featuring exhibition banner, 2025 — Image credit: Jewish Museum of Australia

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Jewish Museum of Australia

The Jewish Museum of Australia explores and celebrates the breadth of Australian Jewish life, culture and history. The Jewish Museum of Australia brings it to life through unique temporary and permanent exhibitions, school education programs and short courses, as well as through a vibrant calendar of events including talks, creative workshops, family and children's activities, live music, and guided walks. At the intersection of art and Jewish culture, the Museum is a place for all people to share in the Australian Jewish experience. The Jewish Museum of Australia welcomes visitors from all cultural and religious backgrounds.

St Kilda VIC

0.5 km away

Made In Earth Jewellery Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Made In Earth Jewellery Gallery

Nature Creates, They Enhance. Made in Earth's mission is to create and enhance your gemstone jewellery experience by offering a vast array of exotic and beautiful gemstones set in handcrafted sterling silver. Founded in 1999 by Bunny Bedi, the Head Designer and Creative Director, Bunny, had a vision of offering his gemstone collection to the public. Since then, Made in Earth has been one of the leading sterling silver and gemstone jewellery companies in the Australian market, offering beautiful and unique handcrafted jewellery. Located on Acland Street in St. Kilda, the industrial-inspired gallery carries an exclusive range of over 200 gemstones, crystals, fossils, and meteorites from across the globe, along with a 500 kilogram amethyst geode from Brazil taking centre stage. The ever-changing jewellery collection guarantees a unique visit every time.

St Kilda VIC

0.6 km away

Kids at Luna Park Melb — Image credit: Luna Park

Amusement and Theme Parks

Luna Park Melbourne

Step through the famous Mr Moon mouth at Lune Park in St Kilda to soak up the carnival atmosphere and rides that have entertained visitors for over 110 years. Brave the heights of the Great Scenic Railway for spectacular views of the city and stunning Port Phillip Bay, or view the amazing glow of the 6,000 lights adorning the magical and heritage Luna Park Carousel. Try out your skill at the dodgems, enter the Ghost Train if you dare, or simply get spinning, zooming, twirling and shrieking on the many rides and attractions with an Unlimited Ride Ticket. Soak up the spectacular festival vibes while enjoying delicious food and drinks, it's all about having fun at Luna Park. Can you even fit this all in one day? Please refer to the website for more details.

St Kilda VIC

0.7 km away

Rooftop bar overlooking St Kilda Beach — Image credit: St Kilda Sea Baths

Entertainment Venues

St Kilda Sea Baths

On Melbourne's premier beachfront, the St Kilda Sea Baths overlooks the picturesque St Kilda Beach and Bay. With a rich history, this Melbourne institution continues to define the ultimate beachside lifestyle. Six kilometres from the Melbourne Central Business District, parking on site and easy Transport (Tram). The Sea Baths is home to cocktail bars, restaurants and cafes. It has dining on the sand as well as outdoor areas and inside venues. Captain Baxter, the place to be 'scene' in St Kilda. Beachside cocktail lounge and restaurant. Rooftop deck, live music, great food and drinks. Republica, an iconic St Kilda bar, and restaurant with courtyard and beachside dining and drinks. Beachcomber Café goes beyond expectations providing uninterrupted views and Greek fare - specialising in fresh seafood. Encore St Kilda is one of Australia's most awarded function and events centres with unmatched location and style. Kite Republic has it all for kiteboarding and stand-up paddle board hire, sales and lessons. South Pacific Health Club is the best health and fitness Club in Melbourne. High Altitude training, yoga and more. It is known as Melbourne's best gym. The Sea Baths pool has unmatched health benefits from filtered Sea Water. It is frequented by AFL Teams doing Hot/Cold recovery sessions from the warm pool/spa, into the Bay. Go here to see the new St Kilda Pier and Penguin Colony.

St Kilda VIC

0.9 km away

St Kilda Pier and Kiosk — Image credit: Parks Victoria

Landmarks and Buildings

St Kilda Pier and Breakwater

Stretching out into Port Phillip Bay, St Kilda Pier is Melbourne's most favourite seaside playground. It provides the perfect location for a leisure walk, sunset photography, boating, fishing, or soaking in the stunning views of Port Phillip and the Melbourne skyline, this accessible pier is a welcoming space for everyone to enjoy. The Pier dates back to the mid 1800s as an early working jetty. The breakwater was later constructed for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, as a safe harbour for sailing events. The newly renovated pier, at 450 metres in length offers the perfect location for a walk, enjoying a morning coffee from the cascading seating or watch the sunset over the city skyline. The breakwater is home to a little penguin colony and a new viewing boardwalk has been built to provide protection for penguins by separating visitors from the sensitive penguin nesting sites. In the heart of the pier is the St Kilda Pier Kiosk, open daily, offering food and beverages. Due to submerged obstacles below the water's surface and shallow areas, jumping and diving off the pier and other structures is not permitted. Check conditions and follow water safety advice to make sure your day out at St Kilda Pier and Breakwater is a safe and enjoyable one.

St Kilda VIC

1.0 km away

Rippon Lea Estate — Image credit: National Trust of Australia (Victoria)

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Rippon Lea Estate

Step into history and beauty at Rippon Lea Estate, a National Heritage Listed gem and one of Australia's finest examples of a 19th-century suburban estate. Located 20 minutes from the city centre in Melbourne's inner southeast, Rippon Lea offers an enchanting escape into Victorian high life, set amidst 14 acres of stunning gardens. Wander through the sweeping heritage grounds, marvel at the picturesque lake and waterfall, and explore through the original 19th-century fruit orchard and the largest fernery in the Southern Hemisphere - a lush haven of exotic plant life. Join a guided tour of the mansion to delve deeper into the Estate's rich history and architectural splendour and see inside its meticulously preserved rooms, each brimming with stories of opulence and grandeur. National Trust guides offer regular garden tours uncovering the horticultural treasures that lie within, and bird enthusiasts can embark on a Bird Spotting tour, where the Estate's hidden avian wonders come to life. Rippon Lea Estate is open year-round, providing a perfect backdrop for picnics on the sprawling lawns or by the tranquil lake. General admission includes entry to the garden, and separate tickets can be purchased for guided tours.

Elsternwick VIC

2.1 km away

Prahran Market

Shopping and Markets

Prahran Market

Prahran Market is Australia's oldest continuously running food market, proudly being in operation since 1864. Prahran Market is proud to be Australia's premier food market that is famous for outstanding food and hard-to-find speciality items. A Market is nothing without its Traders. And Prahran Market is home to some of the best. Good people and good produce are what nourish a community, and you'll find both here every day. Expert traders not only bring exceptional goods to the table, but all the advice and food-loving chat to serve with it. Visit to see and experience what delicious sorts they have in the mix. A Melbourne food icon, Prahran Market is as fascinating as the community it serves. If you love food, history, and sense of community, go and visit. You will love it.

South Yarra VIC

2.2 km away

Chapel Off Chapel — Image credit: City of Stonnington

Entertainment Venues

Chapel Off Chapel

Intimate, Live, Iconic. Chapel Off Chapel is one of Melbourne's most popular live performance venues in a heritage listed Church in the Heart of Prahran. Providing an eclectic mix of Live music, cabaret, music theatre, comedy, theatre and dance. With two intimate theatres and a welcoming foyer bar and courtyard, this venue is known for its friendly staff and memorable experiences.

Prahran VIC

2.2 km away

Albert Park

National Parks and Reserves

Albert Park

Just 3 kilometres from Melbourne's centre, Albert Park Lake is perfect for a jog, cycle, or walk with your dog, and for soaking up stunning city skyline views. Albert Park hosts a variety of events year-round, from fun runs and cycling challenges to the iconic Australian Grand Prix. Follow the Albert Park Lake Path and pause at the southern end for spectacular views back towards the city. There are several designated picnic areas within Albert Park for you to stop at on your park visit. Albert Park offers plenty of space for you to walk your dog. The park is mainly an on-lead park but there are some designated off-lead areas where you can give your dog a good run, but please kept out of dog exclusion areas (including the lake and the playgrounds). The Sailability program operates from The Boatshed. This program is an introduction to sailing for people of all abilities. A number of disabled parking bays are available in Aquatic Drive. Additionally, drop offs are available in the gravel area adjacent to The Boatshed. Before traveling, visit Parks Victoria's website to check for changes in park conditions which may impact your visit. Remember to stay bushfire ready using information from Emergency Victoria's website while in nature.

Albert Park VIC

2.3 km away

Labassa Mansion

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Labassa Mansion

Labassa is an exuberantly decorated high Victorian mansion. Its vibrant history continued well into the twentieth century as home to a silent movie star, artists and bohemians. The interiors are a treasure of ornamental decoration with lavish Japanese wallpapers, ornate stained glass and a rare trompe l'oeil ceiling. Redeveloped in the French Second Empire style by German-born architect, John A. B. Koch, for owner Alexander William Robertson, the house was remodelled in 1889 into a thirty-five roomed mansion with views across Port Philip Bay. The tower is open to small tour groups on open days. Converted into flats in the 1920s, it functioned as a tenement until 1980. From housing post-war European immigrant families in the 1950s to the psychedelic haze of the 60s and 70s counterculture, Labassa's diverse history is ready for you to discover.

Caulfield North VIC

2.5 km away

Melbourne Holocaust Museum — Image credit: Melbourne Holocaust Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Melbourne Holocaust Museum

The Melbourne Holocaust Museum was founded by a group of survivors in 1984 to honour Holocaust victims and support survivors and their descendants. Since then, they've collected more than 14,000 survivor testimonies and 12,000 historical artefacts. Every year, thousands of people visit to learn from the past. By amplifying the voice of Holocaust survivors, the museum serves to remember the six million Jewish people who died in the Holocaust. Through education, the Melbourne Holocaust Museum aims to combat darkness and prejudice, celebrate human resilience, and build a better future. The museum's main exhibition is Everybody Had a Name, which tracks life before the Holocaust to the rise of Nazism and the outbreak of World War Two. Throughout the exhibition, visitors encounter remarkable personal stories from those who survived and migrated to Melbourne. Follow in the footsteps of a survivor via a multimedia experience that offers a first-hand account of what it was like during the time and after. Built by a community of survivors, the Melbourne Holocaust Museum preserves experiences and legacies trough exhibition and art. Their special exhibition is Marking Memory by Kathy Temin.

Elsternwick VIC

2.7 km away

Monsterz Ink — Image credit: Rush Escape Game

Amusement and Theme Parks

Rush Escape Game - South Yarra

Rush Escape Game provides adrenaline filled live escape game experiences to thrill seekers from all over the world. Our goal for every player of the game is to feel the rush of escaping - others would refer to this experience as 'being in the zone' while researchers call it 'flow'. At the peak of this state you will feel great and perform at your best, action and awareness merge, time flies and self vanishes. If you have ever been involved in an activity or project where everything else was forgotten, then you will be familiar with this state. Rush Escape Game deliberately focuses on maximising fun, playing this game feels even more exciting and engaging as you realise that no one escapes alone, this means you will need to work together as a team to overcome all of the challenges. Co-operation, critical thinking, pattern recognition and fast decision making will be required, and before you know it, your primal survival and problem solving instincts will surface to help solve unusual puzzles, uncover clues, keys and codes with the ultimate aim of escaping.

South Yarra VIC

2.9 km away

Japanese head spa waterfall rinse treatment in Melbourne. Luxury head spa ritual in South Yarra. — Image credit: Hair Spa Melbourne

Spas and Retreats

Hair Spa Melbourne

Hair Spa Melbourne is an advanced Japanese Head Spa in South Yarra, combining Japanese-inspired rituals with modern scalp and hair science. Treatments use advanced techniques, including Spa Mist, the Yume Headbath waterfall, molecular hair repair, LED and microcurrent technology, microbiome-focused scalp care, and signature massage. For guests seeking a more comprehensive experience, the Japanese Head Spa - Advanced Scalp and Hair Rejuvenation includes an in-depth scalp and hair analysis using professional microscopy, allowing the treatment protocol to be personalised according to the condition of the scalp and hair. One-hour Express Head Spa treatments include hair drying after treatments, with either a dry-off or professional blow wave included depending on the service booked. A distinctive part of the experience is Hair Spa Melbourne's in-house cosmetic laboratory, where freshly prepared, personalised scalp and hair formulations are created. The hair prescription concept takes personalisation further. Selected two-hour treatments include an individually prepared 100 gram take-home hair mask or 30 gram scalp tonic. Located close to Melbourne Central Business District, Hair Spa Melbourne offers a private, science-led approach to Japanese Head Spa, combining advanced scalp and hair care with relaxation.

South Yarra VIC

3.0 km away

Como House and Garden

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Como House and Garden

Enjoy the calm of an urban pleasure garden and historic house, and discover the story of Melbourne with a visit to Como House. Known by many Melburnians as ‘the white house on the hill’ Como overlooks the Birrurung (Yarra) river and is surrounded by a pleasure garden and community parkland. Como is an atmospheric town mansion presented as a family home. The interiors reflect the tastes and style of the Armytages, who lived at Como for 95 years. It was the first house museum in Australia acquired with its contents of furniture, domestic technology and decorative arts. Como was a home but also a place of work, and the original servants’ quarters are preserved. Built in 1847, Como House is an unusual mix of Australian Regency and classic Italianate architecture. The garden has retained many elements of its 1850s design. Since colonisation, Como has changed with Melbourne, reflecting the booms and busts of Victoria’s history. This is the story you will hear on your visit. Explore this iconic heritage landmark that stands as a world of its own and enjoy picnic in the magnificent gardens. Guided tours of the house operate Wednesday to Sunday. Visit the National Trust website to see tour times and to book.

South Yarra VIC

3.5 km away

Robin Boyd's iconic Walsh Street house museum — Image credit: Robin Boyd Fopundation

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Robin Boyd's Walsh Street House Museum

The Robin Boyd Foundation is the custodian of the legacy of Australian modernist architect, author, critic, and public educator Robin Boyd and the iconic Walsh Street house he designed, built and inhabited. The Foundation is committed to advocating Boyd's belief that good design can improve people's lives and their world. Their guided tours and events provide public access to the Walsh Street House Museum, an exemplar of modernist residential architecture. The Foundation is also known for its architectural walking tours, speaker series, film screenings, open days, and digital tours that activate awareness, amplify voices and increase architecture and design participation.

South Yarra VIC

3.7 km away

Shrine Kids

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Shrine Kids

Shrine Kids provides a fantastic opportunity for indoor and outdoor play, allowing young imaginations to take flight as they uncover the Shrine's rich history. Shrine Kids is a free self-guided program for families with primary school-aged children. Four different activity cards provide a starting point for fresh perspectives of the Shrine. Children are asked to locate key sites and creatively respond to a range of questions related to different aspects of the Shrine. Borrow an Explorer Kit from the Information Desk as the perfect accessory for fact-finding around the Shrine. Make your next visit to the Shrine a memorable one for the whole family.

Melbourne VIC

3.7 km away

Man and Donkey statue at the Shrine of Remembrance — Image credit: Shrine of Remembrance

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Shrine of Remembrance

The Shrine of Remembrance is Victoria's national war memorial, built in 1934 to honour First World War veterans and now commemorating all Australians who have served. Recognised as Australia's leading cultural tourism destination, the Shrine offers a moving and immersive visitor experience. Step inside to explore the Galleries of Remembrance, home to over 800 artefacts, including an original Gallipoli landing boat and personal stories of Australians in war and peacekeeping. Discover the Sanctuary's classical interior, where Ray of Light demonstrations occur every half hour. From the Balcony, take in breathtaking views of Melbourne and the surrounding memorial gardens. Families can embark on a Shrine scavenger hunt with free Shrine Kids activity cards. Experience the Last Post Service every Sunday at 4.45 pm, featuring buglers, bagpipers, and the Shrine Guard in historic uniform. Free entry. Open daily. Guided tours run hourly (except 1pm). Gold Winner: Cultural Tourism, 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.

Melbourne VIC

3.7 km away

La Trobe's Cottage

Galleries, Museums and Collections

La Trobe's Cottage

La Trobe's Cottage was the original home of Victoria's first Lt. Governor, Charles Joseph La Trobe, from 1839 to 1854. Described by a visitor in 1852 as 'small but elegantly furnished and standing in spacious grounds', La Trobe’s Cottage is now a vital part of Victoria’s history. The cottage was made from prefabricated materials brought from England to be the home of La Trobe, his wife Sophie and their children. As Melbourne’s oldest surviving building, the restored cottage replicates the original prefabricated structure and contains items belonging to La Trobe along with artefacts from the earliest time of Victoria’s settlement. Combined Tours of La Trobe's Cottage and Government House are also available on select Mondays. The tours provide a tangible link between the pre-gold rush and the legendary Marvellous Melbourne eras, granting a fascinating insight into the city's origins.

Melbourne VIC

3.7 km away

Guilfoyle's Volcano — Image credit: Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Gardens

Attracting over two million visitors annually, the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria in Melbourne is a treasured part of cultural life and a valuable asset to the city. With stunning vistas, tranquil lakes and diverse plant collections, the gardens are a place of continual discovery and delight. Enjoy a First Peoples led Aboriginal Heritage Walk, a ride on The Explorer bus or Punting on The Lake, all set against a beautiful backdrop and just moments from the city. These beautiful gardens are home to amazing and diverse plant collections such as camellias, rainforest flora, succulents and cacti, roses, Californian species, herbs, perennials, cycads and plants from Southern China. Guilfoyle's Volcano offers fabulous city skyline views, a precinct to explore, and a natural sanctuary for native wildlife. The children's garden has everything that children could want to help them discover the natural world, with plant tunnels that they can crawl through, rocks that they can climb and a bamboo forest in which they can hide. Visitors can unwind at the Terrace café, The Observatory all day dining venue or find botanical-inspired souvenirs and gifts at the Gardens Shop. The Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne hold seasonal plant sales twice a year, see their website for further details. During summer, the lawns come alive with outdoor cinema, live music, theatre performances and exhibitions.

Melbourne VIC

3.7 km away

A bugler at the Shrine of Remembrance Last Post Service — Image credit: Copyright - Shrine of Remembrance

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Last Post Service

Every Sunday at 4.45pm, the Shrine holds a Last Post Service which commemorates a different moment from Australia’s military history from the First World War through to today. This weekly, family-friendly event is a 15-minute ceremony that takes place outside on the Shrine forecourt and includes bugle calls and bagpipers, Shrine Guard in historic uniform, wreath-laying, a recital of the Ode, and lowering of the flags. The Last Post Service is a meaningful way to end a day at the Shrine or a day out in Melbourne.

Melbourne VIC

3.8 km away

Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park

National Parks and Reserves

Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park

Accessible only by boat, Herring Island, 3.2 hectares in size, is just three kilometres from the city, and the only substantial island in the Yarra River. This informal parkland has provided the inspiration for curator Maudie Palmer to develop a concept in which artists are commissioned to create site-specific sculptures. Internationally renowned British environmental artist Andy Goldsworthy has created two works - a slate Cairn and a Stone House constructed from Dunkeld sandstone. Four Australian artists have also installed works on Herring Island: John Davis - A Hill, a River, Two Rocks and a Presence, Jill Peck - Steerage, Julie Collins - Audience, Robert James - The Ramp and Torres Strait Islander, Ellen Jose - Tanderrum. Melbourne horticulturist Iain Shears has designed a Native Wild Garden using patterns and species which occur naturally in temperate grasslands in Victoria. The wild garden starts flowering in early spring. Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. Before your visit, please check the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website for updated changes of conditions and familiarise yourself with important bushfire safety information to ensure your experience is safe and enjoyable. For information about fires, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au

South Yarra VIC

3.9 km away

Gasworks Creative Precinct

Entertainment Venues

Gasworks Creative Precinct

Gasworks is a home for creativity: a vital precinct where people gather for connection, belonging, and to experience the transformative power of art, nature, and culture. Located in Albert Park on the former South Melbourne Gas Plant site, Gasworks combines four hectares of parkland with two galleries, two theatres, artist studios, workshops, function spaces, and a café. Each year, over 100,000 community members engage with creativity through 200 performing arts events, 30 visual art exhibitions, 15 artist studios, 12 farmers' markets, over 300 classes and workshops, professional development pathways, access to spaces, and family and school holiday programs.  Gasworks is distinct in its commitment to multiple art forms – visual art, theatre, comedy, circus, cabaret, dance, live music, and family programming. It is also distinct in its support for sector development, providing pathways from entry-level to professional practice.

Albert Park VIC

3.9 km away

Aptus Seafood

Shopping and Markets

South Melbourne Market

South Melbourne Market opened in 1867, making it Melbourne's longest continually running market. With almost 150 stalls operated by small business owners, the market features a huge range of products including; fresh fruit and vegetables, butchers, poultry, seafood and delis, groceries and specialty foods, pet food and supplies, men's and women's fashion, footwear, accessories and children's wear, homewares and kitchenware, books and stationery, giftware and cards, restaurants, cafes, speciality coffee stores and take-away food, cakes and confectioneries, plants and flowers and much more. The Market is just 10 minutes from Melbourne's city centre and is easily accessible by tram, bus, bike, foot or car.

South Melbourne VIC

4.1 km away

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