Guidebook for Essendon
Essentials
Boundy's SUPA IGA Buckley Street
347 Buckley StFood Scene
North & Eight
285-287 Buckley StGreat coffee , food and Ambience and 5 minute walk from home!
Mister Hoffman
85A Hoffmans RdExcellent food and hospitality
And the coffees good too!
Fabulous array of pastries,cakes, bread
and beverages
And discreet service as well.
Oliver's Patisserie & Cafe
364 Keilor RdFabulous array of pastries,cakes, bread
and beverages
And discreet service as well.
Lovely hosts serve top notch breakfast and lunch
If driving check directions to Cafe carefully
St. Martha's
123 Buckley StLovely hosts serve top notch breakfast and lunch
If driving check directions to Cafe carefully
Calmer Cafe
2E Fawkner StGood coffee and a 2 minute walk from home!
Amazing variety of Pies, Pasties, Quiches, Cakes and Sandwiches!
Freshly made every day
And a 6 minute walk from home!
Tonys Pies
309 Buckley StAmazing variety of Pies, Pasties, Quiches, Cakes and Sandwiches!
Freshly made every day
And a 6 minute walk from home!
Adjacent to The Valley Cellar door (see under Drinks and Nightlife) Bekka brings to the area a beautifully crafted Lebanese menu that pays homage to Lebanon's Beqaa Valley
Book early! Its very popular!
Bekka Restaurant
22-24 Hall StAdjacent to The Valley Cellar door (see under Drinks and Nightlife) Bekka brings to the area a beautifully crafted Lebanese menu that pays homage to Lebanon's Beqaa Valley
Book early! Its very popular!
Sightseeing
Follow the trail upstream to rural Brimbank Park with its excellent picnic facilities through pretty valleys and paths.
Or downstream to Footscray via historical bridges, Flemington Racecourse, under the Westgate Bridge and even on to the pretty village of Williamstown,renowned for its boating history and activities and restaurants . You can even hop on a ferry there which takes you up to South bank Boulevarde in the CBD
Then catch a train home
A great bikeride day out!
30 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Maribyrnong River Trail
Follow the trail upstream to rural Brimbank Park with its excellent picnic facilities through pretty valleys and paths.
Or downstream to Footscray via historical bridges, Flemington Racecourse, under the Westgate Bridge and even on to the pretty village of Williamstown,renowned for its boating history and activities and restaurants . You can even hop on a ferry there which takes you up to South bank Boulevarde in the CBD
Then catch a train home
A great bikeride day out!
Parks & Nature
A decent day hike from here via the Lily St entrance to the Maribyrnong River Trail but the effort will reward!
Vistas of the river from all different locations as the trail follows the river via Canning reserve to Brimbank Park.
Path sealed for some of the way
Hybrid Bikes recommended for unsealed paths.
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Brimbank Park
Keilor Park DriveA decent day hike from here via the Lily St entrance to the Maribyrnong River Trail but the effort will reward!
Vistas of the river from all different locations as the trail follows the river via Canning reserve to Brimbank Park.
Path sealed for some of the way
Hybrid Bikes recommended for unsealed paths.
Entertainment & Activities
Absolute Must for the Gardener or anyone who loves admiring Flora of any kind!
Massive array of plants and garden paraphernalia and a Gift shop in a very pretty setting by the River
(and a great spot for morning tea,lunch or afternoon tea as well)
(and a 10 minute walk from home!)
9 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Poyntons Nursery and Garden Centre
100 Vida StAbsolute Must for the Gardener or anyone who loves admiring Flora of any kind!
Massive array of plants and garden paraphernalia and a Gift shop in a very pretty setting by the River
(and a great spot for morning tea,lunch or afternoon tea as well)
(and a 10 minute walk from home!)
Magnificent Golf Course and Driving Range on the Maribyrnong River with tennis courts as well nearby.
Also a great Cafe/Dining Room perched on top of the 18th Hole (its the 19th!!) and the staff are extremely welcoming!
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Riverside Golf
75 Newsom StMagnificent Golf Course and Driving Range on the Maribyrnong River with tennis courts as well nearby.
Also a great Cafe/Dining Room perched on top of the 18th Hole (its the 19th!!) and the staff are extremely welcoming!
Arts & Culture
Designed by Walter Burley Griffin in 1929 as a State of the Art world leading Incinerator. His aim was to create a building that fitted harmoniously into its environment.
Since 2004 It has been a premier visual arts destination in Melbourne's West with regular exhibitions ,workshops and classes being conducted.
Of note is the Incinerator Art Award (Art for Social Change) the Gallery's annual contemporary art prize inspired by the theme of art for social change.
Incinerator Gallery
180 Holmes RdDesigned by Walter Burley Griffin in 1929 as a State of the Art world leading Incinerator. His aim was to create a building that fitted harmoniously into its environment.
Since 2004 It has been a premier visual arts destination in Melbourne's West with regular exhibitions ,workshops and classes being conducted.
Of note is the Incinerator Art Award (Art for Social Change) the Gallery's annual contemporary art prize inspired by the theme of art for social change.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great spot to meet friends for a wine or two accompanied by fabulous cheeses or Pizzas or your own snacks or foods.
They offer over 100 wines and 150 craft Beers and roughly 20 Ciders!
The atmosphere is great!
26 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Valley Cellardoor
18-20 Hall StGreat spot to meet friends for a wine or two accompanied by fabulous cheeses or Pizzas or your own snacks or foods.
They offer over 100 wines and 150 craft Beers and roughly 20 Ciders!
The atmosphere is great!