Karla's Guidebook
Food scene
Mister Nice Guy's Bakeshop
151 Union RdJust a short walk from my place. Delicious sweets!
Il Caminetto
114 Pascoe Vale RdExcellent Italian food not far from my place
No. 19.
214 Union RdGreat cafe just a short walk from my place
Union Wine Store
211 Union RdBrunswick
Check out sydney road for great coffee, food, wine and pubs
Happy Eats Gelato
189 Union RdIce cream - need I say more?
Outdoors
Great place to walk, run or cycle
Maribyrnong River Trail
Yering Station Winery
38 Melba HwyHead to Yarra valley to see a bunch of wineries
Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
Great Ocean RoadShire of Mornington Peninsula
Shopping
You should find everything you need here
Great local grocery store with some tasty pre-made meals, wine, fruit and veg
9 locals recommend
The Happy Apple
185 Union RdGreat local grocery store with some tasty pre-made meals, wine, fruit and veg
Brunswick Street
Brunswick StreetGo shopping and eat great food
Events
There’s always something happening here and it’s just up the road
Melbourne Showgrounds
Epsom RoadFlemington Racecourse
Check out some of the many acts between 25 March and 19 April
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
240 Exhibition StCheck out some of the many acts between 25 March and 19 April
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueSee an AFL game between March and September
Sightseeing
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetTake a tour of the laneways, go shopping, drink coffee, check out restaurants and bars, fed square, art and more
58 locals recommend
CBD
Take a tour of the laneways, go shopping, drink coffee, check out restaurants and bars, fed square, art and more
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdCity advice
Getting around
Public Transport
Get a myki card so you can use the trams buses and trains. Usually trains are the fastest way to get somewhere.
What to pack
What to pack
Pack for all weathers