Kensington (Flemington)
Getting Around
South Kensington station
South Kensington train station
Kensington railway station is located on the Craigieburn line in Victoria, Australia. It serves the northern Melbourne suburb of Kensington. It opened on 1 November 1860, as part of the private Melbourne and Essendon Railway Company line to Essendon.
Kensington Station
Macaulay Rd / Bellair StKensington railway station is located on the Craigieburn line in Victoria, Australia. It serves the northern Melbourne suburb of Kensington. It opened on 1 November 1860, as part of the private Melbourne and Essendon Railway Company line to Essendon.
Macaulay Station
Train Station
Smithfield Rd station
Train Station
Derby Street
Derby StreetBus Station
Altona St station
Bus Station
Devon Street
Devon StreetBus Station
Mercantile Pde station
Bus Station
Entertainment & Activities
Flemington Racecourse is a major horse racing venue located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is most notable for hosting the Melbourne Cup, which is the world's richest handicap and the world's richest 3200 metre horse race. The racecourse is situated on low alluvial flats, next to the Maribyrnong River.
271 locals recommend
Flemington Racecourse
Flemington Racecourse is a major horse racing venue located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is most notable for hosting the Melbourne Cup, which is the world's richest handicap and the world's richest 3200 metre horse race. The racecourse is situated on low alluvial flats, next to the Maribyrnong River.
Three great pools including a learn-to-swim pool and 6 lane lap pool;
A Health Club with a great range of equipment and a brand new outdoor training studio;
1 stadium;
Vacation Care facilities;
A community hall;
A meeting room.
10 locals recommend
Kensington Community Recreation Centre YMCA
111 Altona StThree great pools including a learn-to-swim pool and 6 lane lap pool;
A Health Club with a great range of equipment and a brand new outdoor training studio;
1 stadium;
Vacation Care facilities;
A community hall;
A meeting room.
Luna Park Melbourne is a historic amusement park located on the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay in St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria. It opened on 13 December 1912, with a formal opening a week later, and has been operating almost continuously ever since.
127 locals recommend
Luna Park/The Esplanade station
Luna Park Melbourne is a historic amusement park located on the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay in St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria. It opened on 13 December 1912, with a formal opening a week later, and has been operating almost continuously ever since.
Splashland
Station StreetWater Park
Airborn has something for everyone with over 1,300 square metres of custom made trampolines adjoining the floors and walls, a Huge Airbag to take flight into, a dodgeball court for team tournaments and a slam-dunk trampoline for the air-time lovers.
6 locals recommend
Airborn Indoor Trampoline Park
195 Somerton RdAirborn has something for everyone with over 1,300 square metres of custom made trampolines adjoining the floors and walls, a Huge Airbag to take flight into, a dodgeball court for team tournaments and a slam-dunk trampoline for the air-time lovers.
The most magical Christmas event that cannot be missed. At Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne
Santa's Magical Kingdom
Caulfield RacecourseThe most magical Christmas event that cannot be missed. At Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne
Parks & Nature
J J Holland Park
Riverside Park
93-95 The CrescentPark
Debney's Park
Park
Royal Park is the largest of Melbourne's inner city parks. It is located 4 kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD, Victoria, Australia, in the suburb of Parkville.
38 locals recommend
Royal Park
Lot 1 Flemington RdRoyal Park is the largest of Melbourne's inner city parks. It is located 4 kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD, Victoria, Australia, in the suburb of Parkville.
The Carlton Gardens is a World Heritage Site located on the northeastern edge of the Central Business District in the suburb of Carlton, in Melbourne, Australia. The 26-hectare site contains the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne Museum and Imax Cinema, tennis courts and an award-winning children's playground.
235 locals recommend
Carlton Gardens
The Carlton Gardens is a World Heritage Site located on the northeastern edge of the Central Business District in the suburb of Carlton, in Melbourne, Australia. The 26-hectare site contains the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne Museum and Imax Cinema, tennis courts and an award-winning children's playground.
Flagstaff Gardens is the oldest park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, first established in 1862. Today it is one of the most visited and widely used parks in the city by residents, nearby office workers and tourists.
Melbourne Netball Pty Ltd
679 Chapel StreetFlagstaff Gardens is the oldest park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, first established in 1862. Today it is one of the most visited and widely used parks in the city by residents, nearby office workers and tourists.
Westgate Park
4 Wharf RdPark
Queens Park is a significant park in Moonee Ponds in the City of Melbourne, Australia
21 locals recommend
Queens Park
Kellaway AvenueQueens Park is a significant park in Moonee Ponds in the City of Melbourne, Australia
Food Scene
Intimate Ethiopian & Eritrean restaurant with bright orange walls hung with traditional crafts.
32 locals recommend
The Abyssinian Restaurant
277 Racecourse RdIntimate Ethiopian & Eritrean restaurant with bright orange walls hung with traditional crafts.
Mr Piccolo is an Italian love affair in the heart of Kensington Village… a warm and approachable dining space that houses a modern setting, whilst paying tribute to Melbourne’s heritage, with the use of rustic materials with which Kensington is renowned.
Mr Piccolo Kitchen and Bar
507 Macaulay RdMr Piccolo is an Italian love affair in the heart of Kensington Village… a warm and approachable dining space that houses a modern setting, whilst paying tribute to Melbourne’s heritage, with the use of rustic materials with which Kensington is renowned.
Authentic Mexican street food and tortillas fresh from the oven. For many it was a taste of home, for others, their first real mouthful of authentic Mexican.
27 locals recommend
La Tortilleria
72 Stubbs StAuthentic Mexican street food and tortillas fresh from the oven. For many it was a taste of home, for others, their first real mouthful of authentic Mexican.
Tapas plates to share, paella, vegan options, selection of sides, desserts, wine, beer, spirits and cocktails.
6 locals recommend
Kensington Food Hall
520 Macaulay RdTapas plates to share, paella, vegan options, selection of sides, desserts, wine, beer, spirits and cocktails.
Malaysian crab and laksa in a busy joint with a wood-panelled dining room and rooftop terrace.
36 locals recommend
Chef Lagenda Malaysian Kitchen
16 Pin Oak CresMalaysian crab and laksa in a busy joint with a wood-panelled dining room and rooftop terrace.
Spicy laksa, traditional Malaysian cuisine and hawker food, in a buzzy setting with bamboo trees.
125 locals recommend
Laksa King Flemington
6-12 Pin Oak CresSpicy laksa, traditional Malaysian cuisine and hawker food, in a buzzy setting with bamboo trees.
Offers a wide range of Asian and Thai specialties such as Duck Red Curry, Cashew Nut, Pad Tom Yum and many more.
7 locals recommend
Pimm Thai Cafe
170 Bellair StOffers a wide range of Asian and Thai specialties such as Duck Red Curry, Cashew Nut, Pad Tom Yum and many more.
Saha Thai Cafe
431 Macaulay RdBest authentic Thai food in Melbourne I've tasted.
Down-to-earth establishment offering locally sourced pasta, salads and gourmet pizza, plus takeaway.
18 locals recommend
Crisp Pizza
279 Racecourse RdDown-to-earth establishment offering locally sourced pasta, salads and gourmet pizza, plus takeaway.
Drinks & Nightlife
Light bites and cocktails in a charming, vintage-look record store and bar with a leafy courtyard.
27 locals recommend
White Rabbit Record Bar
176 Bellair StLight bites and cocktails in a charming, vintage-look record store and bar with a leafy courtyard.
Trivia, live music and dancing nights, in a wood-panelled venue serving gourmet Irish pub grub.
45 locals recommend
The Quiet Man Irish Pub
271 Racecourse RdTrivia, live music and dancing nights, in a wood-panelled venue serving gourmet Irish pub grub.
a tiny artisan microbrewery in Kensington that prides itself in handcrafting exquisite beers and ales using the finest ingredients, a lot of passion, and even more hard work. If you are ever in the neighbourhood make sure you pop in to try the local beers that are brewed next door.
7 locals recommend
Henry Street Brewhouse
38 Barrett Sta tiny artisan microbrewery in Kensington that prides itself in handcrafting exquisite beers and ales using the finest ingredients, a lot of passion, and even more hard work. If you are ever in the neighbourhood make sure you pop in to try the local beers that are brewed next door.
Burgers, pasta and hearty pub food in a charming locale with outdoor tables and timber decor.
35 locals recommend
Doutta Galla Hotel
339 Racecourse RdBurgers, pasta and hearty pub food in a charming locale with outdoor tables and timber decor.
The Third Day is North Melbourne’s hidden gem located on 290 Macaulay Road. Where some once saw nothing but a burnt out factory warehouse, we saw kegs of potential.
The Third Day
290 Macaulay RdThe Third Day is North Melbourne’s hidden gem located on 290 Macaulay Road. Where some once saw nothing but a burnt out factory warehouse, we saw kegs of potential.
Hip 24-hour nightspot with eclectic live dance acts in 4 stylish rooms, plus an open rooftop bar.
9 locals recommend
Brown Alley Nightclub
585 Lonsdale StHip 24-hour nightspot with eclectic live dance acts in 4 stylish rooms, plus an open rooftop bar.
Lively bar and club with oriental decor, plus an outdoor terrace, playing soul, R&B and dance music.
241 locals recommend
Alumbra
161 Harbour EsplanadeLively bar and club with oriental decor, plus an outdoor terrace, playing soul, R&B and dance music.
We are a boozy bakery, aka a bar and bakery. We offer plenty of sweets, boozy treats and savoury eats from 9am through to close! Come say hello.
Bad Love Club
68-82 Hopkins StWe are a boozy bakery, aka a bar and bakery. We offer plenty of sweets, boozy treats and savoury eats from 9am through to close! Come say hello.
Disco party vibe across 3 levels, with a light-up dance floor, rooftop beer garden and 2 bars.
8 locals recommend
Club Retro
383 Lonsdale StDisco party vibe across 3 levels, with a light-up dance floor, rooftop beer garden and 2 bars.
Essentials
IGA Kensington Plus Liquor
22 Smithfield RdGroceries
KFL IGA Supermarket Flemington
321 Racecourse RdGroceries
Woolworths Newmarket Plaza
338 Racecourse RdGroceries
Kt Big Mart Warehouse
Essentials
Coles Express
179-189 Glenlyon RdConvenience store / servo
Convenience chain offering grab-&-go bites & beverages, plus assorted newsstand items.
8 locals recommend
7-Eleven Flemington
419 Flemington RdConvenience chain offering grab-&-go bites & beverages, plus assorted newsstand items.
Cheaper Buy Miles
325 Racecourse RdDiscount Supermarket
Juicy Fruits
492 Macaulay RdGrocery Store
Kt Big Mart Warehouse
Grocery Store
Sightseeing
Nice place to go for a walk in the evening or night. Great view of the bridge, yachts, buildings and the sea.
15 locals recommend
Waterfront City
429-437 Docklands DrNice place to go for a walk in the evening or night. Great view of the bridge, yachts, buildings and the sea.
Discover the beautiful city of Melbourne from a unique perspective with one of the most experienced companies on the Yarra River. Melbourne River Cruises has been showcasing this city and its important Yarra river landmarks to locals and visitors alike for over 30 years. Cruise past Melbourne’s major attractions including the Botanical Gardens, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and sporting precinct, Federation Square, Southbank, Docklands and also further to Williamstown. We operate every day of the year with Sightseeing Cruises and Williamstown Ferry. Every cruise offers interesting and informative commentary with complimentary tea and coffee as our passengers enjoy a relaxing journey.
30 locals recommend
Melbourne River Cruises
Southbank PromenadeDiscover the beautiful city of Melbourne from a unique perspective with one of the most experienced companies on the Yarra River. Melbourne River Cruises has been showcasing this city and its important Yarra river landmarks to locals and visitors alike for over 30 years. Cruise past Melbourne’s major attractions including the Botanical Gardens, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and sporting precinct, Federation Square, Southbank, Docklands and also further to Williamstown. We operate every day of the year with Sightseeing Cruises and Williamstown Ferry. Every cruise offers interesting and informative commentary with complimentary tea and coffee as our passengers enjoy a relaxing journey.
Cooks' Cottage, previously known as Captain Cook's Cottage, is located in the Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne, Australia.
56 locals recommend
Cooks' Cottage
Wellington ParadeCooks' Cottage, previously known as Captain Cook's Cottage, is located in the Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne, Australia.
Melbourne's top street artists use this alleyway as a gallery for their latest designs.
9 locals recommend
Union Lane Graffiti
Union LaneMelbourne's top street artists use this alleyway as a gallery for their latest designs.
Cold-weather gear is provided at this whimsical cocktail bar sculpted from blocks of ice.
8 locals recommend
IceBar Melbourne
Cold-weather gear is provided at this whimsical cocktail bar sculpted from blocks of ice.
Aboriginal Heritage Walk
Cultural heritage walks