A leafy, gracious suburb close to the city and the Yarra River.
LOCATION
South Yarra is known as one of the world’s most fashionable and cosmopolitan destinations.Shopping, fashion and entertainment are features of South Yarra, with busy Chapel Street lined with exclusive retail outlets, cafes, and the popular Jam Factory shopping and entertainment complex. Around the corner in Commercial Road is Prahran Market - one of Melbourne's oldest, and boasting a large selection of gourmet foods and fresh produce.
The area has marvelous parks & gardens, the most
famous of which is The Royal Botanic Gardens which are world renowned.
The magnificent trees, exotic plants, vast lawns and spectacular bird
life make this a special place to wander around or have a picnic.
The Yarra river features walking and bicycle paths running through
parkland along the river bank with panoramic views of the city and
riverfront available from the several bridges which cross the river.
Herring Island, situated right in the middle of the Yarra River and
accessible only by boat, is a 3 hectare reserve featuring BBQ and picnic
areas, and a sculpture park.
Public transport to the city and St. Kilda beach IS AT YOUR DOORSTEP, and you are within walking distance of the famous Chapel St shopping precinct, Toorak Rd, with its up-market shops, cafes and restaurants, and the Alfred hospital.
As well, a short walk away are a charming park, as well as a fashionable hotel/restaurant available for your dinning pleasure. Across the road lies Fawkner Park.
You are also well catered for with a 24 hr shop located at end of the street, and Prahran market at the other end.
The central business district is a 10 minute tram ride or drive and
Melbourne's Arts precinct and premier sporting arenas The MCG, Rod
Laver Arena and Melbourne Park Tennis Centre are close by. Public Transport
is easily accessible.
WHAT TO DO - Within
a 10 Minutes (Taxi, Tram or Walk)
THE ARTS CENTRE
Experience Victoria's centre for the performing arts and enjoy a play,
a concert or a visit to the galleries
NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA
Opened in 1861, this is Australia’s oldest art gallery
MELBOURNE MUSEUM
Experience the museum's outstanding exhibits
MELBOURNE AQUARIUM
Discover creatures of the Southern Ocean in the 2-million-litre oceanarium
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS
Enjoy a day walking through one of the best-landscaped gardens on Earth
QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET
The largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere
MELBOURNE OBSERVATION DECK
Located on the 55th floor of the tallest office building in the Southern
Hemisphere
MELBOURNE ZOO
Visit Australia's oldest zoo and discover more than 350 animal species
in a variety of habitats
TRANSPORT : For All
Public Transport Info call Metlink : 131638
Taxis
¦Silver Top Taxis
¦Yellow Cabs
Tram and bus: Corner of Punt and
Commercial roads
No. 72 Melbourne University to Camberwell
Via City, Southbank, South Yarra, Prahran, Toorak, Malvern, Glen Iris,
Camberwell, Kew
No. 246: Elsternwick to Bundoora
Via Elwood, St Kilda, South Yarra, Richmond, East
Melbourne, Collingwood, Northcote, Thornbury, Fairfield, Ivanhoe, Heidelberg
West Ventura
