(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 serviced 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.
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| Marina Bike Path & Beaches | Restaurant Heaven | Gardens & Parks |
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| Grand Prix at Albert Park | St Kilda Pier & Kiosk | Lively St Kilda |
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| Albert Park-Walking Trails & Lake | Street Cafes Galore | Luna Park |
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| Easy to get around | Restaurants & Cafes on the Beach | Evening Walks |
(Most of these photos are courtesy of Google or PleaseTakeMeTo.com).
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
More local attractions that are EASY TO REACH BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT from your St Kilda serviced apartment include:
Nearby
Royal Botanical Gardens including the
Moonlight Cinema (during summer)
Shrine of Remembrance War Memorial
St. Kilda Road business district - a hop, step and jump away.
Fashionable, fabulous and funky shopping in Chapel Street , Prahran. Be sure to check out the wonderful Prahran Market while you're there. And the trendy shopping!
Just North of the CBD
Royal Exhibition Buildings
Melbourne University
Queen Victoria Market & the
Night Market (during summer)
Lygon Street, Carlton (Melbourne's Italian precinct) Italian cafes, bistros and restaurants
Melbourne General Cemetery; Melbourne’s oldest, & 43 acres big
Two of Melbourne's best-known parks, Royal Park (170 hectares, and includes Melbourne Zoo & Royal Park Golf Course) and Princes Park (nearly 2 kms long). Facilities include toilets, playgrounds, sports fields, barbecues, dog off-leash areas, & running/bike tracks.
East of the CBD
Bridge Road Richmond shops, cafes & clothing factory outlets
Victoria St, Richmond for the best Asian restaurants
Just Southeast of the CBD
Melbourne Park and Rod Laver Arena (The Tennis Centre) – you can walk there or go by tram for those special events, concerts or tennis matches.
The MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) - famous for many sporting and entertainment events
Southbank Area
Southbank and Southgate Promenade shops, restaurants and cafés; right on the river
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.
The beautifully landscaped Queen Victoria and Alexandra Gardens with its boathouses, jogging track, bike paths and river boats on the adjacent Yarra River
The Yarra River is a great way to see the city and hear about its history. The river cruises show you and tell you so much about the city.
The well-manicured Kings Domain (park and gardens) is also home of the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV International)
Victorian College of the Arts & Melbourne Recital Centre
Crown Entertainment Complex, with its Cinemas, shopping, restaurants and Casino
Melbourne Exhibition Centre (Jeff’s Shed)
Melbourne Convention Centre (completed late in 2009)
Melbourne Maritime Museum (Polly Woodside)
Eureka Skydeck and “The Edge”
Shopping at Clarendon St, South Melbourne
West of the Southbank Area
Victoria Avenue (Vic Ave), Albert Park for another great variety of restaurants
Port Melbourne’s beautiful bayscape, Station Pier (ships and restaurants), cafes, great mix of corner pubs (great people and music); a great place to walk, cycle or roller blade to, and when you get there. Don’t forget the beaches. The bike paths go all the way around the bay, past St Kilda to Sandringham!
CBD and Docklands Areas
Etihad Stadium on the CBD edge of Docklands
Melbourne Aquarium; on the rivers edge
Federation Square with its galleries, exhibitions, restaurants and many cultural events
State Houses of Parliament
St Patricks Catholic Cathedral
State Library
Chinatown has a great variety of restaurants
Flinders Street Station is identical to one in Calcutta, India.
Southern Cross Station (Formerly Spencer Street Station)
CBD shopping including Elizabeth St, Bourke St mall, Collins St and Flinders Lane
Free city tram around the CBD - until 9pm
St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral and Melbourne Town Hall
Immigration Museum
Melbourne Observation Deck atop the Rialto Building
Fitzroy and Flagstaff Gardens on the edges of the CBD