Guidebook for Elwood
Parks & Nature
Take the beach path for a walk up to Brighton or down to St Kilda. Or hire a bike and cycle around the bay from Port Melbourne to Sandringham.
140 locals recommend
Elwood Beach
Take the beach path for a walk up to Brighton or down to St Kilda. Or hire a bike and cycle around the bay from Port Melbourne to Sandringham.
A lovely 5km walk/jogging circuit also well known as the Grand Prix F1 circuit. Pretty views of the city skyline as well as a few good nearby cafes to a well-earned rest.
843 locals recommend
Albert Park
A lovely 5km walk/jogging circuit also well known as the Grand Prix F1 circuit. Pretty views of the city skyline as well as a few good nearby cafes to a well-earned rest.
Food Scene
The Joinery
5 Ormond RdMy staple local cafe. Great coffee, food and friendly service.
Jimmi Jamz
130-132 Ormond RdLovely outdoor seating area if the sun is shining.
Beautiful family run restaurant who support the local community in many ways. Great views, great food and service.
83 locals recommend
Donovans
40 Jacka BlvdBeautiful family run restaurant who support the local community in many ways. Great views, great food and service.
Trendy local restaurant and bar, a favourite spot for those who like to see and be seen in the summer months.
70 locals recommend
Stokehouse St Kilda
30 Jacka BlvdTrendy local restaurant and bar, a favourite spot for those who like to see and be seen in the summer months.
Sandbar Beach Cafe
175B Beaconsfield ParadeAnother beachside favourite of mine.
Tonka
20 Duckboard PlOne of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne
Shopping
Infamous shopping area with shabby chic at the Windsor to top designers at the Toorak end.
It's also filled with bars, restaurants and cafes for an evening filled with fun.
458 locals recommend
Chapel Street
Chapel StreetInfamous shopping area with shabby chic at the Windsor to top designers at the Toorak end.
It's also filled with bars, restaurants and cafes for an evening filled with fun.
Forget the crowds at Queen Vic Market, South Melbourne is funkier and way more fun. Accessible on the 96 Tram into and from the city.
365 locals recommend
South Melbourne Market station
Forget the crowds at Queen Vic Market, South Melbourne is funkier and way more fun. Accessible on the 96 Tram into and from the city.
Discount clothing a-hoy! TIP: get the tram to Crown and walk down to avoid expensive parking rates. Leaves more $$ for shopping.
583 locals recommend
DFO South Wharf
20 Convention Centre PlDiscount clothing a-hoy! TIP: get the tram to Crown and walk down to avoid expensive parking rates. Leaves more $$ for shopping.
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StCBD Shopping Mecca
Essentials
FoodWorks Elwood
109 Ormond RdLocal grocery store.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the most beautiful arthouse cinemas in Australia. Treat yourself to a choc top and glass of wine.
137 locals recommend
Palace Cinema Como
Chapel StreetOne of the most beautiful arthouse cinemas in Australia. Treat yourself to a choc top and glass of wine.
Iconic Melbourne cinema that run old movies often as double bills. Great for rainy or very hot days.
145 locals recommend
The Astor Theatre
1 Chapel StIconic Melbourne cinema that run old movies often as double bills. Great for rainy or very hot days.
Marvel Stadium
740 Bourke StCatch an AFL game in the winter months.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueGetting Around
Elsternwick Station
Nearest train station