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Clarice Beckett: Paintings from the National Collection — Image credit: Bayside Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Bayside Gallery

Bayside Gallery in Brighton is a welcoming cultural destination set within the historic Brighton Town Hall, showcasing a vibrant program of free exhibitions, events and workshops. Featuring a mix of contemporary and historical Australian art and touring exhibitions, the Bayside Gallery offers something for all ages, from engaging visual art displays to hands-on creative activities. A highlight of the program is the nationally recognised Bayside Painting Prize, reinforcing the gallery's reputation for high-quality art and strong audience appeal. Located moments from Brighton Beach, cafés and the iconic bathing boxes, it's a perfect addition to a relaxed day out by the bay.

Brighton VIC

1.9 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

4.9 km away

MoPA: Museum of Play and Art - Melbourne Children’s Museum

Amusement and Theme Parks

MoPA: Museum of Play and Art - Melbourne Children’s Museum

MoPA: Museum of Play and Art has now opened in Sandringham. The team's first Museum in Geelong quickly became one of Australia's most acclaimed children's museums, and now 'the band have gotten back together', and with funding contributed by the Australian Arts Counsel, they've build a truly world-class attraction in Melbourne's Bayside Suburbs, just 20-minutes drive from the CBD. Attracting thousands of visitors from all over the country, every single week, MoPA hosts a huge range of immersive exhibits and experiences that will entertain the kids all day. The on-site cafe provides a great selection of foods at very affordable pricing, and the coffee is amazing.

Sandringham VIC

5.0 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

5.5 km away

6th hole — Image credit: Gary Lisbon

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Sandy Golf Links

Sandy Golf Links is Melbourne's best public golf course, situated in the heart of Melbourne's famed Sandbelt and boasting some of Victoria's best greens. Sandy Golf Link is home to an 18 hole course and a 30-bay undercover golf driving range, with each bay featuring Top Tracer technology. Golfers of all levels, from beginners to single figure handicappers can enjoy an excellent challenge at Sandy Golf Links.

Cheltenham VIC

5.9 km away

Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary

National Parks and Reserves

Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary

Ricketts Point is the perfect place to introduce kids to the wonder of Victoria's underwater marine life. Sandstone platforms are home to an array of marine creatures and are excellent for rockpool exploration. During summer the beach is patrolled by the life-saving club, making it a great option for a summer family outing. Located just near Beaumaris in Melbourne's south east, Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary is bordered by jutting cliffs of sandstone which have been worn down into a series of platforms, sea caves and offshore reefs, this site is easily accessible for all. Within the diverse range of habitats at this site, there are many plants and animals which can be found. Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Beaumaris VIC

6.0 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

6.4 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

6.5 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

6.6 km away

View from Royal Exhibition Building — Image credit: Museums Victoria

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade

An icon of Melbourne’s history opens its doors to a unique view unseen for 100 years. With its origins steeped in history, the Royal Exhibition Building was built for the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition. As a key attraction of the 1880 and 1888 international exhibitions, the Dome Promenade provided visitors a unique opportunity to overlook the gardens and view the Melbourne skyline. This guided experience allows visitors to once again be able to experience these spectacular views along with an exhibition that explores the building’s significant history and varied uses over time. The Royal Exhibition Building is beautiful inside and out—and a true landmark of Melbourne.

Carlton VIC

6.6 km away

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

6.9 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

7.0 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

7.3 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

7.3 km away

1st Hole

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Commonwealth Golf Club

Commonwealth Golf Club is a spectacularly presented 18-hole championship golf course, located in the world-renowned golfing region of the Melbourne Sandbelt. Commonwealth is highly rated amongst Australia’s top championship golf courses and is a true test for golfers of all abilities. With a heritage dating back to 1920, the Commonwealth Golf Club is revered for its magnificent tree-lined fairways, strategic bunkering and subtle sloping greens which call for accurate shot making. Commonwealth has played host to a number of major golfing Championships, including the Australian Open, Women’s Australian Open and Victorian Open, as well as a number of National and State Amateur Championships. Commonwealth Golf Club is a private golf club where play is primarily restricted to members, however, green fee play is available for Interstate and International guests. Please contact the Golf Shop to request a tee time. Reciprocal club members may contact Commonwealth at any time to make arrangements for reciprocal member play.

Oakleigh South VIC

8.5 km away

Karkarook Park — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Karkarook Park

Karkarook Park is a recreational and environmental oasis, revegetated with indigenous plants. It's the perfect spot to connect with nature, watch the sunset across the lake and count how many different birds you can see from the pier. The 15-hectare lake is a haven for canoeing, kayaking or sailing. There's a small jetty along the trail — a good spot to drop a line and try your luck fishing. Get active and walk, jog or cycle around the 6km network of trails in the park. Enjoy a picnic with friends and family. Make use of the free electric barbecues or bring your own picnic to enjoy by the lake. At Dragonfly Picnic area, you'll find a playground and an observation tower that looks over the lake. There's plenty of space for you to walk, play and relax with your dog at Karkarook Park. Karkarook Park is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape in the traditional Country of the Bunurong People. 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

Heatherton VIC

8.7 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

8.8 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

8.9 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

9.1 km away

Chadstone The Fashion Capital — Image credit: Chadstone

Entertainment Venues

Chadstone

Chadstone is Australia's leading lifestyle destination for local and international visitors. An all-encompassing retail experience, Chadstone features over 550 stores, home to more than 100 Australian brands and over 40 luxury brands - the largest under one roof in Australia. Chadstone offers the very best in food, with gourmet providores and fresh food specialists, and an impressive line-up of international restaurants, casual dining eateries and quick bite options - over 95 dining and fresh food outlets to choose from. Chadstone loves to entertain, and visitors looking to extend their shopping experience can relax in the HOYTS Cinema Complex where every seat reclines or visit Australia's only LegoLand Discovery Centre. Just 25 minutes from the Melbourne CBD, you can access Chadstone by car, bus, train or the Chadstone Tourist Shuttle, the free coach service that departs the city multiple times a day. Chadstone - is located on the way to Phillip Island's Penguin Parade, the Mornington Peninsula, Gippsland and the Yarra Valley/Dandenong Ranges. There is also a 250-room Hotel Chadstone Melbourne, MGallery Collection - a true sanctuary of style - which is connected to the centre by The Link, just a 30-second stroll.

Chadstone VIC

9.5 km away

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne

Amusement and Theme Parks

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground. Ideal for families with children aged three to 10, guests can enjoy a world of creativity, colour and building fun. With features including global and local landmarks made from over a million LEGO bricks in MINILAND to fun and exciting LEGO themed rides, there's something for everyone at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre. Watch as your favourite LEGO characters come to life in the 4D Cinema, or get hands-on with the thousands of LEGO bricks in themed build and play areas such as LEGO Racers: Build and Test, LEGO Friends, or DUPLO Farm. LEGOLAND Discovery Centre also offers multiple low-sensory mornings every year. Special accommodations include: reduction of light and sound, quiet spaces, reduced capacity. For more information and to book your session, visit the website.

Chadstone VIC

9.5 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

9.7 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

9.7 km away

Huntingdale Golf Club

Entertainment Venues

Huntingdale Golf Club

Huntingdale Golf Club, located in the heart of Melbourne's world famous sandbelt region is one of Australia's premier championship golf courses, hosting more major tournaments than any other Club in Australia. Rising to fame in 1979 with the inaugural hosting of the Masters, Huntingdale has emerged as one of the most recognisable courses in Australia. Over the decades since, Huntingdale has played host to some of the most famous names in world golf including Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Seve Ballesteros, Greg Norman and Tiger Woods. The state of the art clubhouse opened in August 2014, has won a number of design and building Awards and has been widely applauded as the best golf clubhouse in Australia. More recently, the Club embarked on a major course redevelopment in 2023 in partnership with renowned golf course architects OCM, with the project reaching completion in early 2026. This reflects the Club's ongoing commitment to maintaining Huntingdale's place among Australia's most celebrated courses. As a private golf club, a game of golf at Huntingdale offers an exclusive, unique experience that, outside of their members is only available to interstate and international guests.

Oakleigh South VIC

9.8 km away

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