At 6km from Melbourne's central business district, South Yarra is a picture-perfect suburb of Melbourne that cannot be missed. With its rich historic past, lovingly restored heritage buildings and mansions, fantastic shopping and gourmet food, South Yarra is your perfect base while you explore Melbourne.
Stroll down South Yarra's bustling Chapel Street with its trendy cafes, busy restaurants and stylish fashion retail outlets. Shop up a storm in Chapel Street's iconic shopping centre, The Jam Factory, located in a historic factory that was once a brewery before it was a preservation company.
Enjoy the scenery and stroll along the tree-lined Alexandra Avenue, along the Yarra River, to the Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne or watch the sun rise over the Melbourne's beautiful city skyline in a hot air balloon ride.
Tour Melbourne's oldest building, La Trobe's Cottages located in the Royal Botanic Gardens, a lovingly restored cottage that was once home to Victoria's first Lieutenant Governor, dating back to 1839.
In the Royal Botanic Gardens also sits Government House, a spectacular historic mansion that was once home to the Governor-General of Australia.
