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GETTING AROUND
MELBOURNE AIRPORT TRANSFERES
Skybus Super Shuttle
Offers a shuttle bus service to and from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne CBD and city hotels. This service operates 24 hours, 7 days. Buses sun every 10-15 minutes throughout the day and every 30-60 minutes through the evening. This service will take you to and from the Airport and Southern Cross Station (previously called Spencer Street Station).
The hotel shuttle is a complimentary service from Southern Cross Station to your hotel, dropping you at the door of Eastern Town House. This service runs Mon-Fri from 6am to 10pm, and Sat to Sun from 7:30am to 6:30pm.
Return trips to the Airport can be arranged from Eastern Town House one day before departure, just ask reception.
Star Bus Shuttle
Door to Door Airport Transfer. Operates daily from 6am to 8pm.
Return trips to the Airport can be arranged from Eastern Town House one day before departure, just ask reception.
**(No need to pre-book your shuttle from the Airport to Eastern Town House. Find the ticket booths near baggage claim)
Chauffeured transfers
Travel in style with your own chauffeur driver. For a recommended chauffeur limousine service please contact Eastern Town House. Prices from the airport to Eastern Town House are approximately $50 - $65 one way.
Car Hire
Hire a car from the Melbourne Airport or let Eastern Town House arrange it for you. Major companies drop off the car and pick them up again from Eastern Town House. Companies include Budget, AVIS, Europcar, Hertz and Thriffty. Tour desk provides directions and handy travel maps of CBD and outer Melbourne.
AVALON AIRPORT TRANSFER
Sunbus
Meets all arriving and departing flights at Avalon servicing CBD and CBD Hotels. Transfers either to Hotel door or to Southern Cross Station.
Door to Door transfers available to Eastern Town House. Return hotel pick-ups need to be booked 48 hours in advance.
TAXIS
Taxis operate in Melbourne, 24 hours and 7 days a week. For guest's convenience Eastern Town House has a direct dial for taxis. They usually come within 5 minutes. Please ask reception.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
For further Trains, Tram or Bus information, please visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
Get around easily with Melbourne's extensive transport network. Travelling to and from our hotel couldn't be easier.
TRAMS
City Circle Tram
This burgundy and gold City Circle Tram offers free 30-minute circuit around the city centre, linking major attractions and other transport routes. You can catch it along, Spring, Flinders, Spencer or Latrobe Streets in the city.
SHOPPING
Melbourne is every shoppers haven. Here are a few places close to Eastern Town House so that you can Shop Till You Drop:
City Shopping
Myer and David Jones department stores, anything from clothing to homeware to electronics to food, you'll find anything your heart may desire. Adjoining is the famous Melbourne Central. A multiplex of leading Australian and international labels offering a range of quality designer labels and cutting-edge street wear.
QV on Lonsdale Street is Melbourne's new inner city laneway shopping precinct which features a diverse mix of high end fashion and lifestyle retailers.
Melbourne's GPO has reopened as a fashion, food and shopping precinct of unrivalled sophistication.
Visit our Laneways and arcades. From the Bourke Street Mall discover eclectic boutiques and individual homewares in Melbourne's historic arcades and hidden laneways. Stroll through the block arcade and explore another taste of Melbourne.
A selection of the boutiques, galleries and shops that can be found across Melbourne's shopping precincts.
Bridge Road Richmond
Melbourne's most vibrant shopping strip and renowned for its Designer Factory Outlet Stores. Visit Bridge Rd Richmond and get more than you bargained for. For fashion, food, factory outlets, and furnishings Bridge Rd is a must. Only 10-15 walk from Eastern Town House.
Chapel Street, Prahran
Melbourne's premier retail fashion district. Over 1000 shops make up the Chapel Street precinct, which stretches over 2 kilometres. Chapel Street is the place to be seen and has established a reputation as Melbourne's style capital at the cutting edge of fashion and style. Find a myriad of restaurants and cafes, and an array of bars, pubs, clubs and nightlife.
The Jam Factory complex has 15 cinemas, ranging from arthouse to the very latest releases, restaurants and shopping.
Toorak Road, Commercial Road, and Greville Street are all just off Chapel Street.
Just catch Tram 109 to Church Street, and any tram on Church Street will take you straight to through to Chapel Street.
Queen Victoria Market
Head to the oldest and largest market in the Southern Hemisphere to see buskers, or find a unique souvenir, a new outfit, gourmet goods, fresh fish and organic produce.
Smith Street, Collingwood
Known for its variety for sportswear factory outlet stores.
GUIDED TOURS
Booked a guided tour for the day to the Great Ocean Road, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsular, Phillip Island, Sovereign Hill and Puffing Billy. City Tours and Shopping Tours also available. All major pick-ups from Eastern Town House. Contact reception for more information.
Coaches include: Gray Line, APT, & Great Sights.
MELBOURNE RESTAURANTS
Apart from a whole city filled with restaurants to suit every type of culinary preference, here are a few places to take you tastebuds on an adventure.
Victoria Street, Richmond
Only 5 minute walk from Eastern Town House. This strip is full of Vietnamese Restaurants and deli's. You'll get great value and good prices, fit for any type of budget.
Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
If you were after one area of Melbourne that best reflects the city's soul, it could be Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. This cafe and food precinct bordering on the CBD is very much like Melbourne in that it is tolerant and accommodating of all types of people. Here you can be Bohemian, poor, rich, alternative, trendy, young or old.
Lygon Street, Carlton
Also known as 'Little Italy'. Lygon Street has the biggest selection of Italian restaurants and cafes of anywhere in Australia, and was the first suburb in Melbourne to promote eating outdoors and tables and chairs on footpaths. Pizza and pasta aplenty!
Lonsdale Street, City
Melbourne's own Greek Precinct. From chargrilled meats to sumptuous seafood, dips, olives and fetta, you'll find enough authentic Greek food to satisfy any Greek-loving gourmand.
Little Bourke Street, City
For the best of Chinese and oriental cuisine visit the amazing Chinatown! Two grand red arches herald your arrival at either end of this fascinating street, which is lined with nineteenth century buildings housing renowned Chinese and Asian restaurants like Dragon Boat.
Southbank
The river, the atmosphere, the passing parade, no other dining destination comes close. From casual cafés to fine food, long cool drinks and fabulous fare. Enjoy a sumptuous meal at one of Southgate's award winning restaurants.
The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
Dine aboard a historical tram as it cruises the scenic streets of Melbourne. The first travelling tramcar restaurants in the world ensure a delightful innovative approach to dining.
STROLL THROUGH OUR FAMOUS GARDENS
Fitzroy Gardens
The Fitzroy Gardens are only a 5 minute walk from Eastern Town House. Wander through this beautiful garden and grasp the essence of nature. Visit the famous Cooks' Cottage, and explore the many historic features. Stop for some lunch in their lovely café, dine in the midst of nature.
Royal Botanical Gardens
The home to over 12,000 different species of plants and are a natural sanctuary for native wildlife. Features of the gardens include the Ornamental Lake, the National Herbarium of Victoria, Old Melbourne Observatory, the Australian Rainforest Walk and the Water Conservation Garden. A walk around the entire gardens will take 2 to 3 hours at a medium pace.
During summer the gardens host the Moonlight Cinema, an outdoor cinema with twilight screenings of classic and cult movies.
Open daily from 9am-5.30pm, the centre can provide details about the gardens and guided tours.
THEATRE
Melbourne has long been the theatrical heart of Australia and has an established reputation for the imaginative and adventurous. There's something on every night of the week to enjoy. Plus several of Melbourne's theatres are also known for
their stunning architecture. Ask reception to find what shows are on in Melbourne.
Some of the popular theatres are:
- Her Majesty's Theatre (1886) 219 Exhibition St .
- Princess Theatre (1887) 163 Spring St.
- Athenaeum Theatre (1839) 188 Collins St.
- Regent Theatre (1930) 191 Collins St.
- Forum Theatre (1928) 154 Flinders St.
- the Arts Centre (1984) - The flagship of the performing arts in Victoria comprises 3 buildings - Concert Hall, Theatres Building and Sidney Myer Music Bowl. 100 St Kilda Rd.
- Concert Hall - The city's main venue for classical music hosting the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Musica Viva chamber music concerts and the Australian.
- State Theatre - Home of Australian Ballet and host of Opera Australia's spring and autumn seasons.
GALLERIES & MUSEUMS
Melbourne is home to world class art and cultural heritage, cutting edge design and internationally recognised visual artists and performing arts companies. Visit some of our exquisite museums and galleries around the city.
- Melbourne Museum - This exciting and innovative award winning attraction includes interactive displays, exhibitions, performances, living forest gallery and IMAX theatre. Open daily, Carlton Gardens.
- Old Melbourne Gaol - Victoria's oldest penal establishment provides an exhibition on 19th century gaol life. Open daily, Russell St.
- Immigration Museum - Victoria's immigration history from the early 1800's to present day represented through moving images, memorabilia and contemporary displays. Open daily, 400 Flinders St.
- City Gallery - Houses a variety of art and social history exhibitions from the City of Melbourne's art and heritage collections. Open Mon - Sat, Grd Fl, Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston St.
- Chinese Museum - An exciting insight into the history and culture of Chinese immigrants from the mid 1800's. Open Tue - Sun, 22 Cohen Pl.
- Melbourne Maritime Museum - Home of Polly Woodside - Come aboard the 1885 restored barque restored by the National Trust of Australia and discover Melbourne's maritime heritage. Open daily, South Wharf Rd.
- State Library of Victoria - One of Australia's oldest cultural institutions and one of Melbourne's most distinctive landmarks. Regularly holds a range of exhibitions. Open daily, 328 Swanston St
- Johnston Collection - An intimate Fine and Decorative Arts Museum featuring the collection by William Johnston (1911 - 1986), an antique dealer and collector of beautiful items. Tours Mon - Fri, depart Hilton on the Park, 192 Wellington Pde.
- Golden Mile Heritage Trail - A historic walking tour of Melbourne visiting some of the city's most important buildings. Tours daily, depart Federation Square.
- Gold Treasury Museum - One of the finest examples of Renaissance Revival architecture in Australia, the museum houses a dynamic exhibition on Victoria's gold. Open daily, Old Treasury Building, Cnr Spring & Collins Sts.
SPORT
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Only a 10 minute walk from Eastern Town House. The MCG is the heart of Melbourne's sporting life. Watch an AFL footy match or take a tour of this marvellous stadium, ask reception for details.
Telstra Dome
Easily travelling from Eastern Town House, catch 109 tram on Victoria Pde and get off at Spencer St. The Telstra Dome is another AFL football arena and the home of many other sporting events.
Melbourne Park - the National Tennis Centre
Home of the Australian Open each year in January. Also holds many concerts, events and entertainment throughout the year. Only 15 minutes' walk from Eastern Town House, just cross the footbridge after the MCG.
Olympic Park
Popular for Athletic and soccer events.
EXPLORE MELBOURNES NIGHT LIFE
Variety and energy characterise entertainment and nightlife in Melbourne. Whether it's clubbing until dawn at a night club or laughing out loud at a comedy club, there's plenty going on to keep night owls entertained.
The City
Melbourne's city centre is full of trendy bars and clubs.
Crown Casino
Australia's biggest casino! Not only for gaming, the complex is filled with restaurants, nightclubs, cinemas and designer stores.
Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Visit Brunswick Street for great pubs and live music.
Chapel Street, Prahran
Among the shopping is an array of bars, pubs, clubs and nightlife.
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