Melbourne/South Eastern suburbs

Black Rock, a well-off bayside suburb, boasts many popular beaches, but is most notable as the home of Royal Melbourne Golf Club, whose West Course is consistently rated the best in Australia and one of the top 5 to 10 worldwide.
Brighton is a popular beach suburb amongst both Melburnians and tourists alike. During the Summer, finding somewhere to lay down your towel on the beach can be a difficult task, as thousands flock the suburb on hot days. In addition, Brighton Beach is known for its famous, brightly-coloured bathing boxes which line the beach for hundreds of metres.
Caulfield is the location of Monash University and the Caulfield Racecourse.
Cranbourne is a booming growth area, and the site of Melbourne's other Royal Botanic Gardens.
Dandenong is a thriving multicultural city, often considered Melbourne's second CBD. It is home to strong Afghan, Indian and African communities, which are reflected in its variety of shops and restaurants.
Pakenham is another fast-growing suburb, and a gateway to the nearby Gippsland region.
Springvale is a multicultural suburb renowned for its Vietnamese culture.

By bus

• 901 bus from Melbourne airport connects with Dandenong.

By train

• Cranbourne line, Pakenham line, and Frankston line from Melbourne.

• Brighton Beach and Bathing BoxesOne of Melbourne's favoured beaches, be sure to check out the infamous 'bathing boxes', brightly coloured boxes that are dotted along the sand.

• Jewish Holocaust Centre

• Monash University Museum of ArtMonash University is one of the major tertiary institutions in Melbourne.

• Rippon Lea EstateA heritage-listed historic house and gardens.

• Old Cheese Factory

  address: 34-68 Homestead Rd, Berwick

• Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne

  phone: +61 3 5990-2200
  address: Cnr Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne

• Drum Theatre

  phone: +61 3 8571 1666
  address: Corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong
  Opened in February 2006, Drum Theatre is a state-of-the-art, purpose built performing arts theatre within the heritage facade of the former Dandenong Town Hall, and situated in the heart of the Dandenong CBD.

• Myuna Farm

  phone: +61 3 9706 9944
  address: 182 Kidds Rd, Doveton

• Lysterfield Park

  address: Horswood Road, Lysterfield
  Mountain Bike Trails including the State Mountain Bike course offers 20 kilometres of trails catering for riders of all ages and ability. The lake is very popular for canoeing, sailing, paddle boating and surf skiing. There are also a number of walking tracks including three trails that are linked for a brisk two-hour walk around the lake.

• Caulfield RacecourseSite of dozens of horse-racing events throughout the year.

Markets

• Dandenong Market

  phone: +61 3 9701 3850
  address: 40 Cleeland Street, Dandenong VIC 3175
  Founded in 1866, Dandenong Market is Melbourne’s second oldest and second largest market. Fruit and veggie, bakeries, delis, seafood, butchers, honey, nuts, clothing, jewellery, flowers and books.

Shopping malls

• Fountain Gate shopping centre

Individual shops

• Robert Gordon Pottery

• Dandenong Ranges
• Frankston - Take the 901 bus.
• Phillip Island - Take the bus.
• Melbourne - By Train.
• Melbourne Airport - 901 Bus or Airport Shuttle - a much faster more expensive option than the 901 bus.
• Mornington Peninsula