Guidebook for Cheltenham
Food Scene
Most delicious cantonese food! And has been voted Melbourne's best in the past
Seven Stars Restaurant
623 Centre RdMost delicious cantonese food! And has been voted Melbourne's best in the past
Charman street is only a 10 minute walk from here. It is a shopping street with plenty of brunch and lunch spots and a few boutique bars.
Charman Road
Charman RoadCharman street is only a 10 minute walk from here. It is a shopping street with plenty of brunch and lunch spots and a few boutique bars.
Shopping
Westfield Southland
1239 Nepean HwyAn AMAZING shopping mall, with shops that suit everyone
Being the biggest Mall in the Southern Hemisphere, there is nothing you can't find here! Although it can be quite busy, the weekdays are relatively quiet.
275 locals recommend
Chadstone Shopping Centre
1341 Dandenong RoadBeing the biggest Mall in the Southern Hemisphere, there is nothing you can't find here! Although it can be quite busy, the weekdays are relatively quiet.
Essentials
Coles Southland
1239 Nepean HwyGreat grocery store within a 5 minute walk
I have a washing machine that is available for you to use whenever you need, but if you like using a dryer, this coin laundry is just around the corner!
Cheltenham Coin Laundry
16 Station RdI have a washing machine that is available for you to use whenever you need, but if you like using a dryer, this coin laundry is just around the corner!
This is a Bulk Billed Doctor's Centre - if you have a Green Medicare Card (or are from a country in the Commonwealth that is part of the reciprocal healthcare benefit scheme) the visit is completely free. If not, the charge is still very affordable. It is about 10 minutes walk from the house. They accept walk-in appointments as well as bookings in advance.
Primary Medical & Dental Centre Highett
1215 Nepean HwyThis is a Bulk Billed Doctor's Centre - if you have a Green Medicare Card (or are from a country in the Commonwealth that is part of the reciprocal healthcare benefit scheme) the visit is completely free. If not, the charge is still very affordable. It is about 10 minutes walk from the house. They accept walk-in appointments as well as bookings in advance.
This is the closest hospital (Monash is also very close but gets very busy in the emergency room) and they are generally quiet in the emergency room.
6 locals recommend
Sandringham Hospital
193 Bluff RdThis is the closest hospital (Monash is also very close but gets very busy in the emergency room) and they are generally quiet in the emergency room.
Getting Around
Cheltenham Station
Only 5 minutes walk!
Southland Train Station
5 minute walk!
Hertz Car Rental Moorabbin
234 Chesterville RdI have used them before, and they are great!
Go Get is great as you can hire cars by the hour - so if you only need it for a day trip, it's a great option!
43 locals recommend
GoGet CarShare Pod
Kay StreetGo Get is great as you can hire cars by the hour - so if you only need it for a day trip, it's a great option!
Entertainment & Activities
So close to the AirBnb! Just a 5 minute walk (within Westfield Shopping Centre)
35 locals recommend
Village Cinemas
1239 Nepean HwySo close to the AirBnb! Just a 5 minute walk (within Westfield Shopping Centre)
ZONE BOWLING Clayton
1866 Princes Hwy Service RdYou're never too old to enjoy a bowling alley and some arcade games!
Parks & Nature
Lovely gardens and the option to walk around it under canopies of trees. The Shrine of Remembrance is also here.
166 locals recommend
Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
100 Birdwood AveLovely gardens and the option to walk around it under canopies of trees. The Shrine of Remembrance is also here.
The Dandenongs are a wonderful place to have kies, go for brunch/lunch and dinner. My personal favorite is Sky High!
66 locals recommend
Dandenong Ranges National Park
School RoadThe Dandenongs are a wonderful place to have kies, go for brunch/lunch and dinner. My personal favorite is Sky High!
Great beach - you can see the iconic beach sheds, stunning views of the city and easily accessible. Brighton beach also has a section where your dog is allowed off the leash! So I take my dog there.
70 locals recommend
Brighton Beach station
Great beach - you can see the iconic beach sheds, stunning views of the city and easily accessible. Brighton beach also has a section where your dog is allowed off the leash! So I take my dog there.
Drinks & Nightlife
Boundary Hotel
730 Centre RdGreat little pub nearby, cheap drinks and food and family atmosphere.
Very fun nightclub in the city - it's a 35 minute train ride away, but if you are going on the weekend, the trains run all night!
They also make an amazing Espresso Martini...
66 locals recommend
Ms Collins
425 Collins StVery fun nightclub in the city - it's a 35 minute train ride away, but if you are going on the weekend, the trains run all night!
They also make an amazing Espresso Martini...