Guidebook for Kensington
Food Scene
The laksa (Malaysian noodle soup) here is legendary, and enormous! (Note: cash only)
125 locals recommend
Laksa King Flemington
6-12 Pin Oak CresThe laksa (Malaysian noodle soup) here is legendary, and enormous! (Note: cash only)
Degraves Street
Degraves StreetCafes, coffee, brunch, lunch, dinner...
Parks & Nature
So close to the city (and our home), yet big enough that you can forget you're in the city at all.
38 locals recommend
Royal Park
Lot 1 Flemington RdSo close to the city (and our home), yet big enough that you can forget you're in the city at all.
Not only home to beautiful and rare plants, this area also is host to the Moonlight Cinema and various free concerts at Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
1262 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Not only home to beautiful and rare plants, this area also is host to the Moonlight Cinema and various free concerts at Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
Essentials
This large supermarket is open 0600-midnight every day!
80 locals recommend
Woolworths Newmarket Plaza
338 Racecourse Rd This large supermarket is open 0600-midnight every day!
Chemist Warehouse Southbank
250 Sturt StCheap pharmacy.
Getting Around
The number 57 tram will take you to Melbourne city centre, via Queen Victoria Market, or to Flemington Racecourse (and on to Highpoint Shopping Centre in Maribyrnong)
24 locals recommend
Newmarket Station
The number 57 tram will take you to Melbourne city centre, via Queen Victoria Market, or to Flemington Racecourse (and on to Highpoint Shopping Centre in Maribyrnong)
Newmarket train station is on the Craigieburn Line, and you can reach the city centre in 10min.
24 locals recommend
Newmarket Station
Newmarket train station is on the Craigieburn Line, and you can reach the city centre in 10min.
Sightseeing
These iconic beach boxes are not to be missed. Easily accessible with public transport, just a 15min walk from Middle Brighton Station.
180 locals recommend
Brighton Bathing Boxes
EsplanadeThese iconic beach boxes are not to be missed. Easily accessible with public transport, just a 15min walk from Middle Brighton Station.
Walk out on iconic St Kilda Pier for a stunning view of Melbourne city. Keep walking to go past the Kiosk on the pier (where you can pick up snacks and coffee) and you will find yourself on the rocky breakwall - step down onto the wooden walkway and look carefully into the rocks to find cute little penguins peering out at you. At dusk you may be lucky enough to see them walking in from the water.
183 locals recommend
St Kilda Pier Kiosk
Pier RoadWalk out on iconic St Kilda Pier for a stunning view of Melbourne city. Keep walking to go past the Kiosk on the pier (where you can pick up snacks and coffee) and you will find yourself on the rocky breakwall - step down onto the wooden walkway and look carefully into the rocks to find cute little penguins peering out at you. At dusk you may be lucky enough to see them walking in from the water.
A beautiful building, with important history, you can also get great views of Melbourne city from the rooftop.
341 locals recommend
Shrine of Remembrance
A beautiful building, with important history, you can also get great views of Melbourne city from the rooftop.
The sights of the Great Ocean Road are an easy daytrip via one of the many local companies, or you can hire a car and drive yourself.
174 locals recommend
The Twelve Apostles
The sights of the Great Ocean Road are an easy daytrip via one of the many local companies, or you can hire a car and drive yourself.
Hosier Lane
7-9 Hosier LnThe famous graffiti lane.
Block Arcade
282 Collins StA hertiage shopping arcade
Great for shopping, people watching, new music (amazing buskers)..
412 locals recommend
Bourke Street Mall
Bourke Street MallGreat for shopping, people watching, new music (amazing buskers)..
Possible as a daytrip via train, this open-air museum is a recreation of local life during the goldrush era. Lots of fun, and great insight into what shaped the beginnings of European settlement in Victoria.
148 locals recommend
Sovereign Hill
Possible as a daytrip via train, this open-air museum is a recreation of local life during the goldrush era. Lots of fun, and great insight into what shaped the beginnings of European settlement in Victoria.
An amazing building in it's own right, this library also has free museums throughout - including a permenant exhibition describing the life of Ned Kelly and his gang (famous local bushrangers/outlaws).
568 locals recommend
State Library Victoria
328 Swanston StAn amazing building in it's own right, this library also has free museums throughout - including a permenant exhibition describing the life of Ned Kelly and his gang (famous local bushrangers/outlaws).