Southbank Local Attractions

(As its name suggests, Southbank is located on the southern side of the 252km Yarra River, where it passes the Melbourne CBD.)

StayCentral – Bayviews at Southbank is perfectly located in Southbank, the premier shopping, dining and entertainment precinct of Melbourne.

Here are just a FEW examples of local attractions which are an EASY WALK (less than 1,000m) away:

Southbank and Southgate Promenade shops, restaurants and cafés; right on the river

Southbank to Port Melbourne, South Melbourne or South Yarra - great for walking, jogging, bike riding or roller blading. Southbank promenade forms part of the Capital City Bicycle Trail, which circles the Melbourne city centre and some inner eastern and northern suburbs. A popular starting point for the trail is at Princes Bridge near Flinders Street Station. Bikes can be hired near the boathouses east of the bridge.

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Brunswick Local Attractions

Brunswick takes its name from Caroline of Brunswick, the estranged wife of King George IV.

The StayCentral – Brunswick Vibe corporate apartment is perfectly located in Brunswick, one of Melbourne's oldest suburbs. It is a multicultural suburb with Victorian architecture and narrow streets that welcomes all kinds of people. You will find families, professionals and those with an alternative view on life which is what makes it such an interesting place.

Brunswick offers an interesting selection of colourful stores, cafes, restaurants and bars, and a lively music scene. The Sydney Road Street Party is held every year in February and a main event in the suburb, this is followed by The Brunswick Music Festival in March, featuring blues, roots, and world music it is one of Victoria's leading music festivals and a major multi cultural event for Australia.

Due to the many ethnic and professional groups that live here side by side, Brunswick is a great place to visit for its eclectic lifestyles, chicness and culture. The area is among the best-served by public transport in Melbourne. Brunswick itself is relatively flat and is ideal for cycling.

Being one of Melbourne's oldest suburbs, Brunswick has a large number of places of heritage significance, in the form of individual buildings as well as urban conservation precincts covering entire streets or substantial parts of them.

Sister cities

Solarino, (Italy) and Sparta, (Greece)

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St Kilda Local Attractions

(St Kilda was named after a schooner named Lady of St Kilda (which moored at the main beach for much of 1841) by Charles La Trobe and former ship master and early settler Lieutenant James Ross Lawrence.)

There are three StayCentral corporate apartments perfectly located in St Kilda, (Tuscany, Catani 1 and Catani 2) the premier tourist and business precinct of Melbourne. It is home to many of Melbourne's famous visitor attractions including Acland Street and Fitzroy Street. It is also home to several renowned theatres and several of Melbourne's big events and festivals.

Here are just a FEW examples of local attractions which are an EASY WALK (less than 1,000m) away:

The beautifully landscaped Albert Park Lake with its swans, ducks and little boats is also home of the Grand Prix circuit every March. It boasts 225-hectares of beautiful parkland including a picturesque lake and network of trails. The park is a beacon to sporting and recreation enthusiasts with a superb 18 hole golf course, golf driving range, walking and cycling tracks and on-water activities. Other facilities include picnic tables, barbecue areas, playgrounds, restaurants and toilets.

St. Kilda and surrounding beaches - great for swimming, walking, jogging, bike riding or roller blading.

St Kilda Marina, Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron, and St. Kilda Baths; a popular indoor pool, surrounded by great courtyard cafés right on the beach.

St. Kilda’s huge Sunday Craft Market and the Esplanade Hotel on the Esplanade, and Luna Park Fun Fair

The cosmopolitan shopping, restaurant and café experiences of Carlisle, Fitzroy and Acland Streets, St. Kilda

 

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