Guidebook for Emerald

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Guidebook for Emerald

Food Scene

A modern Australian restaurant featuring pasta, pizza, paella and tapas. Delish! RESERVATIONS Phone: 03 5968 2911 Email: info@elevationemerald.com.au LUNCH Mon-Thurs 12pm til 3pm Fri 12pm til 3pm Sat-Sun All Day from 12pm DINNER Mon-Thurs 6pm til 9pm Fri 6pm til 9.30pm Sat-Sun All Day from 12pm
18 locals recommend
Elevation @ Emerald
374 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
18 locals recommend
A modern Australian restaurant featuring pasta, pizza, paella and tapas. Delish! RESERVATIONS Phone: 03 5968 2911 Email: info@elevationemerald.com.au LUNCH Mon-Thurs 12pm til 3pm Fri 12pm til 3pm Sat-Sun All Day from 12pm DINNER Mon-Thurs 6pm til 9pm Fri 6pm til 9.30pm Sat-Sun All Day from 12pm
The General Food Store has an ever evolving menu based on seasonal ingredients sourced from local and greater Victorian food regions. YUMMY! Owner, Paul 'Dougie' Douglas is a chef and has worked in some of London's top fine-dining restaurants. He and his wife, Belinda are committed to operating as ethically and sustainably as possible.
24 locals recommend
The General Food Store
377 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
24 locals recommend
The General Food Store has an ever evolving menu based on seasonal ingredients sourced from local and greater Victorian food regions. YUMMY! Owner, Paul 'Dougie' Douglas is a chef and has worked in some of London's top fine-dining restaurants. He and his wife, Belinda are committed to operating as ethically and sustainably as possible.
Zest’s take on cafe fare will not disappoint, offering an extensive all-day breakfast menu alongside sumptuous lunch options with a well-stocked cabinet of freshly baked cakes and pastries to choose from. Trading Hours Mon - Sat, 7:30am-4pm, Sundays 8am-4pm
8 locals recommend
Zest Cafe Bar Restaurant
371 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
8 locals recommend
Zest’s take on cafe fare will not disappoint, offering an extensive all-day breakfast menu alongside sumptuous lunch options with a well-stocked cabinet of freshly baked cakes and pastries to choose from. Trading Hours Mon - Sat, 7:30am-4pm, Sundays 8am-4pm
The Laughing Fox Cafe is a vibrant, family-friendly establishment located in the heart of the Emerald shopping district. It has exceptional barista made coffee and daily selection of mouth-watering home-baked goods. Vegetarian friendly.
The Laughing Fox Cafe
13 Kilvington Dr
The Laughing Fox Cafe is a vibrant, family-friendly establishment located in the heart of the Emerald shopping district. It has exceptional barista made coffee and daily selection of mouth-watering home-baked goods. Vegetarian friendly.
If there is one feature that people associate with the township of Emerald, its the Bakery. A place where bike riders relax outside and watch the world go by, while family's sit inside enjoying the amazing range of freshly made yummies. Saturday mornings are pretty hectic, and the take away queue for freshly baked bread, as well as lunchtime fare regularly stretches to the door, so try and go early.
17 locals recommend
Emerald Village Bakery & Cafe
8 Kilvington Dr
17 locals recommend
If there is one feature that people associate with the township of Emerald, its the Bakery. A place where bike riders relax outside and watch the world go by, while family's sit inside enjoying the amazing range of freshly made yummies. Saturday mornings are pretty hectic, and the take away queue for freshly baked bread, as well as lunchtime fare regularly stretches to the door, so try and go early.

Shopping

Run on the 3rd Sunday of every month 9am – 3pm, the Emerald Market is vibrant and colourful. It features locally made products and home grown produce right in the centre of town. Goods include: preserves, cakes, hot food stalls, vegetables and plants, jewellery, clothing, lifestyle products and massage. The market is plastic bag free, so don’t forget to bring your own bags.
Emerald Market
Kilvington Drive
Run on the 3rd Sunday of every month 9am – 3pm, the Emerald Market is vibrant and colourful. It features locally made products and home grown produce right in the centre of town. Goods include: preserves, cakes, hot food stalls, vegetables and plants, jewellery, clothing, lifestyle products and massage. The market is plastic bag free, so don’t forget to bring your own bags.

Arts & Culture

Emerald Museum tells the story of Emerald's colourful past through displays of memorabilia, photographs and documents dating from early aboriginal occupation to the present day. Displays include: - Aboriginal artifacts - Gold discovery - The renowned Nobelius Nursery - Early settlement - The timber industry - Farming - Township development
10 locals recommend
Nobelius Heritage Park
3 Crichton Rd
10 locals recommend
Emerald Museum tells the story of Emerald's colourful past through displays of memorabilia, photographs and documents dating from early aboriginal occupation to the present day. Displays include: - Aboriginal artifacts - Gold discovery - The renowned Nobelius Nursery - Early settlement - The timber industry - Farming - Township development

Essentials

Supermarket
6 locals recommend
Woolworths Emerald
385 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
6 locals recommend
Supermarket
Supermarket
Ritchies IGA Emerald
342 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
Supermarket
Petrol station and convenience store.
Coles Express
336-338 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd
Petrol station and convenience store.

Parks & Nature

This lake, located at the north-western edge of Cardinia Reservoir, features surrounding bushland and picnic areas. It's great for sailboarding, canoeing and small sail boats.
9 locals recommend
Aura Vale Lake Park
Wellington Road
9 locals recommend
This lake, located at the north-western edge of Cardinia Reservoir, features surrounding bushland and picnic areas. It's great for sailboarding, canoeing and small sail boats.
View the huge expanse of the Cardinia Reservoir from this lovely park. The picnic and BBQ areas are bordered by native bush. There's also a walkway across the dam wall and several lookouts.
27 locals recommend
Cardinia Reservoir Park
Cardinia Reservoir Access Road
27 locals recommend
View the huge expanse of the Cardinia Reservoir from this lovely park. The picnic and BBQ areas are bordered by native bush. There's also a walkway across the dam wall and several lookouts.
A lovely bit of bush that is an easy 2km walk around to explore. You'll see an amazing array of bird life and other fauna such as wallabies. A great spot with BBQ facilities and toilets.
Butterfield Reserve
A lovely bit of bush that is an easy 2km walk around to explore. You'll see an amazing array of bird life and other fauna such as wallabies. A great spot with BBQ facilities and toilets.
Set on 50 hectares (124 acres), Emerald Lake Park has lots to offer – paddle boat rides, a model railway display, café, free BBQ facilities, walking tracks, seasonal wading pool and fishing. The Environment Centre offers a live aquatic display, information on flora and fauna, and information on the park.
40 locals recommend
Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake Road
40 locals recommend
Set on 50 hectares (124 acres), Emerald Lake Park has lots to offer – paddle boat rides, a model railway display, café, free BBQ facilities, walking tracks, seasonal wading pool and fishing. The Environment Centre offers a live aquatic display, information on flora and fauna, and information on the park.

Drinks & Nightlife

Local winery. Cellar door open weekends - 12pm to 5pm.
Paternoster Wines
17 Paternoster Rd
Local winery. Cellar door open weekends - 12pm to 5pm.

Entertainment & Activities

Emerald's theatre for concerts and shows.
Gemco Players Community Theatre
19 Kilvington Dr
Emerald's theatre for concerts and shows.