A few years ago, we wrote a post looking at the then rising suburb of Yarraville. Since that date we have witnessed the suburb grow with some of our favourites closing and new places emerging. Everything has become a bit more established and affluent, yet the neighbourhood still maintains that ‘village’ feel. With all that in mind, we have… Read More A Day in Yarraville
Hidden amongst the walls of Melbourne University is a museum paying tribute to the eccentric composer Percy Grainger. Percy Grainger, born in Brighton 1882, is best known for his translation and interpretation of folk songs. Percy was also an established concert pianist, creator of musical instruments, teacher, folk music researcher, music cataloguer and collector (and user) of bondage whips. Percy Grainger… Read More The Grainger Museum
Royal Arcade with its high glassed roof, polished arch windows and eloquent storefronts adds a touch of Parisian charm to Melbourne’s CBD. It’s most famous residents are the mythical Gog and Magog, stationed at the Collins Street end and responsible for overlooking the Royal Arcade clock. These two have been on guard since 1892 and have seen millions… Read More Royal Arcade
Tucked away in the back streets of Collingwood, this traditional Japanese bath house is designed to “help you to relax and forget your worries”. With recent evidence suggesting the benefits of soaking in hot water include stimulating blood circulation, calming the nerves and curing aches they may well be on to something. Built in 1999 and the first of it’s kind in… Read More The Japanese Bath House
Flying under the radar when it comes to great Melbourne walking spots is Lerderderg National Park. Located less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, its crowning feature is a 300-metre deep gorge cut through sandstone and slate. There are opportunities to camp, picnic, lookouts, walking trails and some interesting relics of the early gold… Read More Lerderderg National Park
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