Melbourne/Stonnington

Stonnington lies just south-east of the City Center and can be easily reached by car, tram and suburban train.

By tram

Tram 8 runs along Swanston Street in the City Center to South Yarra and Toorak along Domain Road and then Toorak Road, terminating at the junction of Toorak and Glenferrie Roads. From the City Center, South Yarra is about 15 to 20 minutes away. Toorak is another 5 to 10 minutes away. Prahran is best reached from the City Center by Tram 6 (towards Glen Iris).

By train

• South Yarra stationis served by three suburban train lines - Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham. South Yarra station is on Toorak Road.

• Toorak stationis on the Pakenham and Frankston lines and is located along Malvern Road in the southern part of the suburb.

• Prahran stationis on the Sandringham line

By car

The main thoroughfare in South Yarra and Toorak is Toorak Road. Chapel Street forms a major thoroughfare between South Yarra and Prahran. The best access from the City Center is via St Kilda Road, turning left at Toorak Rd, Commercial Rd or High St.

• Como HouseHouse built in 1847 and gardens, run by the National Trust.

• Fawkner ParkSoccer, Tennis and Softball, Cricket in Summer, local school Aussie rules in Winter, Tennis Club and

* Sista's Cafe for the coffee starved. Popular dog walking area . Senior Citizens Centre, and Creche two large Childrens Playgrounds and DIY BBQ.

• Bike tracks everywhere.
• The Yarra River, DIY BBQ's get there early on Australia Day and Sporting Events.

• Legoland Discovery Centre

  phone: +61 1800 026 576
  address: Chadstone Shopping Centre,
  Indoor Lego model centre.

The Chapel Street shopping district in Prahran is often called the 'longest catwalk in the Southern Hemisphere'. It begins in Windsor in the south and runs to the Toorak Road intersection. The shopping strip is full of hundreds of local designer boutiques, big name fashion stores and denim specialists. Vintage and second hand clothing stores are found towards the Windsor end of the street. It's also a great place to experience Melbourne's world-renowned café culture. Greville Street is a must-visit, lined with quirky boutiques and eateries.
Toorak Road runs through the centre of South Yarra through to Toorak. Like Chapel Street, it is filled to the brim with brand-name stores and local boutiques.

• Alannah Hill

  phone: +613 9826 2755
  address: 533 Chapel St, South Yarra
  With designs ranging from ultra feminine to almost theatrical, Alannah Hill clothes still have mainstream appeal due to great cuts and good use of fabrics.

• Chapel Bazaar

  phone: +613 9529 1727
  address: 217-223 Chapel St, Prahran
  Retro reigns supreme at this undercover market where stallholders sell off their trinkets and treasures.

• Cyberia

  phone: +613 9824 1339
  address: 579 Chapel St, Prahran
  Designer threads for the well-heeled missers and misters.

• Greville Records

  phone: +613 9510 3012
  address: 152 Greville St, Prahran
  Music lovers haven for specialised titles, tickets for concerts and great advice on the next big thing in music.

• Prahran Marketis the small version of the Victoria Market. Locals love it and shop for fresh veggies, organic food, fish and delicatessen.

• Chadstone Shopping CentreThe biggest shopping centre in the Southern Hemisphere. Ranges from low-high end fashion, includes 2 food courts and countless other shops.

• The Jam Factory Shopping CentreAnother trendy place to shop, set in a historic building with an interesting history. Along with clothes and food, there is also a cinema complex.

• Bacash, Domain Road, South Yarra. It is an amazing restaurant serving the best seafood in Melbourne. It is located next to the Botanical Gardens and offeres excellent service and an amazing wine list.

• Hoo Haa

  address: 105 Chapel St, Windsor
  Although hard to find, Hoo Haa makes up for it by showcasing a whimsical and eclectic decor that caters favorably to its clientele of swish and swank 20 and 30 somethings.

• France Soir

  address: 11 Toorak Rd South Yarra
  One of the most highly awarded restaurants in Australia, France Soir, as its name suggests, serves food that is as French as it gets. Owner and sommelier Jean-Paul Prunetti has more than 1500 different European and Australian wines on offer. Definitely a treat.

• Fritz Gelato and Donuts

  address: Prahran Market, Stall 120 Elizabeth Street South Yarra
  An award winning Italian style icecream store.

Chapel Street and Toorak Road has some of the best nightlife in Australia, with most clubs open 24 hours!

• Lyall Champagne Bar

  address: 14 Murphy St,South Yarra
  Enjoy the finest fizz in this opulent but laidback setting that has a glamorous feel.

• Red Orange Bar

  address: 194 Commercial Road,South Yarra
  Great spot for after work drinks or a tipple on the weekend. Has an all weather courtyard that is enjoyable throughout all seasons.

• LOST

  address: 30 Bray Street, South Yarra
  Award winning gourmet pizzas and cocktails with a modern Italian cuisine.

• Borsch, Vodka and Tears

  phone: +61-3-9530-2694
  address: 173 Chapel Street, Prahan
  Borsch, Vodka and Tears is a Polish vodka bar, serving quite a number of genuine Polish vodkas, a number of other vodkas and a reasonable amount of decidedly non-Polish absinthe. Ordering vodka in the slightly smaller tasting glasses is a comparatively economical way to drink.

• BlueBar

  address: 330 Chapel Street, Prahran
  With a hip, almost too cool for school clientele, BlueBar draws in its punters with a relaxed, chilled out vibe and a consisently busy crowd.

• Electric Ladyland

  address: 265 Chapel Street, Prahran
  The newest bar on the Chapel St block, Electric Ladyland has found its niche with a luxurious décor and an impressive selection of cocktails.

• The Cullen - An Art Series Hotel

  address: 164 Commercial Road Prahran 3181 VIC
  A unique and daring boutique hotel inspired by the artwork of Adam Cullen. Opening in November 2009, it is the first Art Series Hotel in Melbourne to open its doors.

• Nomads Chapel St Backpackers:

  address: 22 Chapel St
  Windsor, ( Jan-Apr dorm beds $20-26, twin $29 pp, double $75.

Budget

• Claremont Guesthouse

Splurge

• The Olsen

  phone: +61 3 9040 1222
  address: 637-641 Chapel Street
  239 room boutique luxury hotel. Studio suites with kitchenettes, design and decor is inspired by Australian artist Dr. John Olsen.