Whether you want to admit it or not, Melbourne is one of the BEST cities in the World. I have been fortunate enough to live here all of my life, and I know all of the secret “local” tips to have a fabulous weekender with your family, friends or even teammates.
1. STAY:
- The Olsen – 637-641 Chapel St. South Yarra VIC 314. They have the nicest staff, the beds and pillows are THE BEST its a touch of luxury yet affordable. Cute gym with everything you need great pool and it’s close to all the action.
2. WORKOUTS:
- Don’t forget to pack your sneakers. Melbourne active culture is the innovative and authentic style of training. There are so many cool locations you can do your online MY NETFIT Trainer.
- Visit “The Tan” Grab yourself a coffee at entrecote 131-133 Domain Road, South Yarra.
- Walk or run “The Lake” you will get all-round views of beautiful Melbourne. The views of Melbourne city skyline beyond the lake are stunning during the day and at sunset.
- PP Performance – South Yarra
- Yoke Yoga – 4 Union Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205
3. SHOP:
- Get lost in Melbourne Laneways in the Melbourne CBD. Get a cool instagram pic in Hosier Lane while you are living a Melbourne girl life with coffee in hand and graffiti walls as a back drop. Wonder around Bourke street Mall and into Emporium. Pop into our friends at lululemon Emporium Store they will add some spark to your day.
- Chapel Street Precinct. International fashion houses home-grown Melbourne style & retailers makes Chapel Street the ultimate destination for shopping & fashion!
- An honourable mention goes to Chadstone – the ‘fashion capital’ – however will require more travel time to reach.
4. EAT /AM:
- Jerry’s Milkbar – Elwood for old school hospitality and the best coffee in Melbourne
- Matcha Mylkbar – Break Brekky cafe – All about that antioxidant-rich green tea. Awesome food and insta famous food presentation. 72 Acland Street St Kilda VIC 3182
- Urban Projuice Wholefood Cafe and Juice Bar – 315 Montague Street Albert Park VIC 3206
- SMÄK Food House. Fancy menu and great coffee – 6C Daly Street. South Yarra VIC 3141
EAT /PM:
- My personal favourite is “Uncle” in St Kilda
- Ichi Ichi Ku. South Yarra – 119 Park St South Yarra
- Rice Paper Scissors offers a great take on the modern Thai/Vietnamese street food theme with a casual vibe and wallet-friendly prices.
- Grossi Florentino – Italian Restaurant Melbourne. 80 Bourke St Melbourne VIC 3000
- Dumplings – oriental tea house 455 Chapel St South Yarra VIC 3141
- Vegie Bar 380 Brunswick Street. Fitzroy VIC
- Feeling extra fancy – Nobu – Premium modern takes on Japanese food in a sleek contemporary restaurant with river views
5. DRINK/COFFEE:
- St Ali. For the best coffee experience. South Melbourne VIC
- Combo Coffee. There’s nothing quite like their organic coffee and green smoothies. Shop 1 140 Ormond Road. Elwood VIC
- Proud Mary – Collingwood. S
- Three Bags Full – Abbotsford. Score 17.00/20
- Auction Rooms – North Melbourne
DRINK/COCKTAILS:
- The Albion: A Rooftop Bar. City views. Cocktails and a 5am licence come to a longstanding South Melbourne hotel.
- Waterslide Bar City views matched with fresh, vibrant vibes. Southbank
- Cookie If you haven’t had a drink here, you’re barely a Melburnian. First Floor, Curtin House 252 Swanston Street Melbourne
- Chill Sunday session: College Lawn 36 Greville St, Prahran VIC 3181
- Feeling Fancy- Lui Bar at Vue de Monde. Pure class. Level 55 Rialto Towers 525 Collins St Melbourne VIC
Love Sarah