Ripponlea Guidebook
Food scene
Grosvenor Hotel
10 Brighton RdFIGO Pizza
73 Brighton RdLezzet Restaurant
81 Brighton RdSightseeing
Elwood beach is a 20 min walk from the apartment. Meander through the streets to get to the canal which will take you all the way to the bay. Once you hit the bay, turn left for Elwood beach and turn right for St Kilda.
140 locals recommend
Elwood Beach
Elwood beach is a 20 min walk from the apartment. Meander through the streets to get to the canal which will take you all the way to the bay. Once you hit the bay, turn left for Elwood beach and turn right for St Kilda.
A great place to take a selfie and other memorable photos.
180 locals recommend
Brighton Bathing Boxes
EsplanadeA great place to take a selfie and other memorable photos.
A beautiful lake which has a 4.7km walking track, sporting facilities, bbq and picnic areas as well as host to the annual Melbourne Grand Prix, Albert Park Lake is a must see.
843 locals recommend
Albert Park
A beautiful lake which has a 4.7km walking track, sporting facilities, bbq and picnic areas as well as host to the annual Melbourne Grand Prix, Albert Park Lake is a must see.
A beautiful 1868 Victorian mansion which was previously a working farm sprawling across 14 acres of land. With stunning grounds to have a picnic, tour the mason, enjoy high tea or tour the gardens, any visit to Rippon Lea estate is a delightful one.
76 locals recommend
Rippon Lea Estate
192 Hotham StA beautiful 1868 Victorian mansion which was previously a working farm sprawling across 14 acres of land. With stunning grounds to have a picnic, tour the mason, enjoy high tea or tour the gardens, any visit to Rippon Lea estate is a delightful one.
The Elwood canal offers an easy walk from the streets of Elwood to the bay. See ducks and native birds as you stroll along the canal.
Elwood Canal
The Elwood canal offers an easy walk from the streets of Elwood to the bay. See ducks and native birds as you stroll along the canal.
Neighbourhoods
St Kilda has a lot to offer - from walking the 1km Pier, watching the tiny penguins come in at sunset (during summer), Luna Park, to the sea baths, there is a lot to do in St Kilda.
225 locals recommend
St Kilda
St Kilda has a lot to offer - from walking the 1km Pier, watching the tiny penguins come in at sunset (during summer), Luna Park, to the sea baths, there is a lot to do in St Kilda.
A leafy and laid back suburb with buzzing cafes and restaurants along Ormond Road, Elwood is a lovely suburb to visit for a bite to eat or to admire the lovely houses.
140 locals recommend
Elwood Beach
A leafy and laid back suburb with buzzing cafes and restaurants along Ormond Road, Elwood is a lovely suburb to visit for a bite to eat or to admire the lovely houses.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Train transportation
The apartment is a 5 min walk to Ripponlea Train station (on the Sandringham line) and only 6 stops from the CBD. You can also head in the other direction which will take you to Brighton Beach.
You will need a Myki card when catching public transport in Melbourne and these can be purchased from the self serve ticket machine located at the train station.
Getting around
Tram transportation
The apartment is conveniently located close to train and tram stops. The 67 tram goes to the CBD via St Kilda Road. Whilst it takes longer then the train to the city, it is an alternative mode of transport to get around.