ATTRACTIONS SOUTH YARRA VIC

The Jam Factory is south east Melbourne’s premier destination for food, fashion and films. Want to shop at major fashion retailers like TopShop, watch a movie in style at Village Cinema’s Gold Class, or indulge in a gourmet hot chocolate at Lindt Café? Visit the Jam Factory, located in the heart of Chapel Street, and you can do it all!

The Lyall Spa is peacefully positioned within The Lyall Hotel. An urban oasis offering an exotic menu of spa rituals alongside a comprehensive list of therapeutic and prescriptive treatments and beauty services.

The Lyall Spa offers an holistic approach to health and wellbeing by treating stress related conditions with nurturing, relaxation techniques, advice and programs for an improved lifestyle.

Designed over three levels with 8 treatment rooms, the spa features designated areas for hydrotherapy, nails and indoor/outdoor relaxation area.

The Lyall, uses the prestigious spa products Sodashi and Payot which offer the ultimate in experience and results.

Our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals.
We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry.

Our Therapists are Trained by our Master Trainer Tara and have been working in the industry for years. She has travelled the world in search of new and interesting massage techniques and loves the element of Touch. She has brought together all these facets and put together the team to being to you EXOTIQUE.
Rare and exotic massage techniques unlike any other in Melbourne.

Fusion of Body and Sole began in 2004 when Lorraine McCleave and Robyn Lyons commenced their program at The Studio in South Yarra. Both had been practising and teaching yoga for many years and formed a strong bond whilst studying together at the Australian College of Natural Medicine (now Endeavour College of Natural Health). They fused together their passion for Yoga with the healing modalities of Reflexology, Aromatherapy and Reiki.

Our Yoga classes are located at The Studio in South Yarra, and therapies are offered in Abbotsford, South Yarra and South Melbourne.

Discover the ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation in a traditional Thai Day Spa. Our wide selection of exotic in-house natural products and experienced therapists offer the best of traditional Thai hospitality to give you the most soothing and revitalising experience for both men and women.

At Sabai Day Spa, we believe in the concept of personal harmony and well-being. Our experienced therapists will work with you to provide personally tailored treatments that will meet your needs.

So indulge yourself and let us comfort your mind, body and soul.

Our bodies are designed in a perfect balance of harmony and equilibrium;
muscles move with ease, circulation flows freely, the skin is fresh and smooth
and minds are clear.

Daily life has a way of interrupting this equilibrium, so this is where Norbu
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Norbu wants you to feel positively great and be radiantly great, to shine
warmly from within, letting you glisten on the outside. So, we've brought
together the most advantageous treatments from around the world desirably
beneficial to you, your health and opulence.

Established in 2000 on River Street in South Yarra, Nellie Castan Gallery is one of Australia's most respected galleries. The gallery is committed to exhibiting emerging and mid‐career artists. Dedicated to the promotion of work across all contemporary media, Nellie Castan Gallery has held over 200 exhibitions and participated in a number of national and international art fairs.

Nellie Castan Gallery has two exhibition spaces. Gallery I showcases solo exhibitions by represented artists, while Gallery II is a smaller project space for unrepresented local and overseas emerging artists.

Gallery Director, Nellie Castan has been involved in the Melbourne art world for the past 30 years, having initiated a number of galleries in the 1980's and 1990's. Drawing and expanding on this experience, Nellie Castan Gallery is a respected and established destination for artists, art enthusiasts and art professionals.

Antonio Zeccola's involvement in film dates back to the 1960's where his first foray into the motion picture industry was (like his father's before him) a rented town hall screening films to small but enthusiastic audiences.

His obvious passion and commitment translated into success very quickly and by the mid to late 1970's Antonio operated a number of suburban cinemas including The Metropolitan in Brunswick, The Roma in Bourke Street and The Palace in Bourke Street from which the group derived its current corporate identity as Palace.

The group continued to flourish throughout the 1980's and early 1990's with the addition of a number of successful locations such as the Dendy Brighton, The Balwyn Cinema and The Academy Cinema in Paddington, NSW. During this time Palace Home Entertainment was created to cater for the growing demand for home videos.

Australia’s Polyglot Theatre is an internationally renowned creator of interactive and experiential theatre for children aged up to 12 years. At Polyglot, theatre is child’s play.

Polyglot’s theatre is inspired by the artwork, play and ideas of children, and our performances feature active participation from audience members through touch, play and encounter. Our artistic works respond to the childhood need for experiences that encourage free artistic expression and an imaginative interpretation of the world. We seek to challenge, to foster curiosity and to inspire. We specialise in puppet theatre, large scale interactive installation work and participatory workshop programs.

For over 30 years, Polyglot has been recognized one of Australia’s leading children’s theatre companies, and in recent years the company has been in demand internationally, playing to over 60 000 children annually on four continents.

Prominently positioned in South Yarra's premier shopping & dining precinct, the iconic Como Centre is a unique blend of Commercial, Residential & Retail.

Como Centre is home to the acclaimed Palace Cinema, Como - with its smooth art deco styling and intimate settings they showcase the best of mainstream, art house and international films. Palace Cinemas proudly host a range of international film festivals and events throughout the year.

With 2 levels of retail, Como Centre provides customers with a number of exquisite café and dining options to choose from. There is a boutique mix of fashion and footwear alongside award winning beauty services and a state of the art personal training gym, Aston Fitness. Full list of retailers, as well as offers and events, please visit www.comocentre.com.au

Disabled Facilities
Wheelchair access to the Centre is available from the Channel 10 entrance foyer off Chapel Street (around the corner from AVIS Australia). Disabled toilets are on Level 1 and are located between Skin Destination and Lotus Health Wealth & Massage.

Parents Room
The Parents Room is located on Level 1 in the same toilet block as the men's, ladies and disabled toilets. The parents' room is located between Skin Destination and Lotus Health Wealth & Massage.  

St Martins assists young people within the performing arts by initiating hands-on projects, creative opportunities and exposure to artists and theatre practice of the highest calibre.

The centre devises contemporary youth theatre in collaboration with professional artists for new and varied audiences. It believes that theatre is critical to the community, providing a framework for dialogue and reflection, and enabling change.

Attracting over 1.8 million visitors annually, the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is a treasured part of Melbourne's cultural life and a valuable asset to the heritage-rich city. With its stunning vistas, tranquil lakes and diverse plant collections, the Gardens are a place of continual discovery and delight. The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is home to both amazing and diverse plant collections such as camellias, rainforest flora, succulents and cacti, roses, Californian species, herbs, perennials, cycads and plants from Southern China. The newly opened Guilfoyle's Volcano in the Gardens offers visitors a fabulous new precinct to explore. The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne also provide a natural sanctuary for native wildlife such as the black swans, eels, bell birds, cockatoos and kookaburras. A popular attraction is The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden. The Children's Garden has everything that children could possibly want to help them discover the natural world: plant tunnels that they can crawl through, rocks that they can climb and a bamboo forest in which they can hide. The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne holds a number of walks and tours which introduce visitors to the history, cultural significance and horticultural diversity of Melbourne's finest garden. Located at Observatory Gate, the Visitor Centre is the meeting place for all tours. Information Officers will inform visitors about special features, tours and activities to suit their needs. Visitors can enjoy the magnificent Gardens setting whilst feasting on delicious meals at the Terrace Tearooms and the Observatory Café. The award-winning Gardens Shop is the place to shop for botanical-inspired souvenirs and gifts including stationery, skincare, books and greeting cards. During the warmer months, the Royal Botanic Gardens becomes a vibrant cultural venue with outdoor cinema, theatre performances, and exhibitions regularly scheduled.

Linden Centre for Contemporary Arts is a unique contemporary public art gallery housed in a historic Victorian mansion in the heart of vibrant St Kilda. Just a short tram ride from the city, close to the beach and lively Acland Street, Linden is a place where audiences are encouraged to enjoy and support contemporary art in a friendly and informal environment. The gallery's diverse annual exhibition program is committed to exhibiting new work by living artists and includes curated exhibitions that encourage risk; an exhibition program dedicated to contemporary Indigenous art practice; the Innovators program; and the much loved Linden Postcard Show. All exhibitions are free to enter and are accompanied by a range of public programs, including talks, workshops and special events. Please visit the website for further information and opening hours.

The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden, located at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, is a magical place for children to discover the world of plants. It is a tourism award-winning Children's Garden full of interesting and interactive places to play and explore. When at the Meeting Place, children should bring their swimming gear and be prepared to squeal with delight as water spouts from the ground. The Ruin Garden is a world of lush rainforest vegetation where children can scramble over and under rock, dig in the sand mulch and construct cubbies. The Wetland Area is a natural pond teeming with life and a place where children can experience insects and plants. Children can use tools such as nets, aqua spheres, microscopes and a library to take their learning further. The Bamboo Forest is a magical place defined by bamboo. When in the bamboo forest the qualities of light, sound and texture all change. The Gorge has stepping stones leading visitors from the Meeting Place into the Gorge where children will be surrounded by large basalt shards and twisted Snow Gums. Mist periodically fills the space creating an atmosphere of mystery. Children can get their hands dirty in the kitchen garden, an area that features interesting, unusual and common fruits, vegetables and herbs. The plant tunnels are a place where children can run, hide and play. The Rill is patterned to resemble an old river, water flowing along the rill has its beginnings in the rainforest, meanders through the lawn, and flows into the wetland pond. This spot is a popular place for children to play 'leaf' races. A new feature of The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden is the Tree Tower. Climb it and see the Garden from up high!

Accessible only by boat, Herring Island, 3.2 hectares in size, is just 3 km from the city, and the only substantial island in the Yarra River. This informal parkland has provided the inspiration for curator Maudie Palmer to develop a concept in which artists are commissioned to create site-specific sculptures. Created from natural materials such as stone, earth and wood, the sculptures appear as part of the landscape to reflect the Island's unique and tranquil setting. In particular, different types of stone have been brought from various locations to the island. The sculpture park Internationally renowned British environmental artist Andy Goldsworthy has created two works - a slate Cairn and a Stone House constructed from Dunkeld sandstone. Four Australian artists have also installed works on Herring Island: John Davis - A Hill, a River, Two Rocks and a Presence, Jill Peck - Steerage, Julie Collins - Audience, Robert James - The Ramp and Torres Strait Islander, Ellen Jose - Tanderrum. Native wild garden Melbourne horticulturist Iain Shears has designed a Native Wild Garden using patterns and species which occur naturally in temperate grasslands in Victoria. The wild garden starts flowering in early spring. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Perched high above the Yarra River lies the sanctuary of Como House and Garden. Only a stone's throw away from Melbourne's shopping mecca. Built in 1847 and boasting one of Melbourne's finest gardens and an inspiring historic mansion, Como House and Garden provides a glimpse into the privileged lifestyle of its former owners, one of Australia's wealthiest pioneer families. Wander the beautifully manicured gardens and immerse yourself in the history, luxury and inspiration that make Como Melbourne's most glamorous location.

Prahran Market is Australia's oldest continuously running food market, proudly being in operation since 1864. Knowing the right place to go, is everything. You go for the taste, the sounds, smells and in Prahran Market's case, the freshness. And you only get it all at Prahran Market, Melbourne's oldest-and tastiest-fresh food Market. Prahran Market is proud to be Australia's premier food market that is famous for outstanding food and hard to find specialities. The market traders take pride in stocking the highest quality of ingredients and source locally wherever possible. They offer the widest choice to their customers including heirloom produce and hard to find specialties, cheeses, small goods, artisan products, certified organic fruit and veg, beef, pork, poultry and game. Not to mention fresh sustainable fish, seafood, shellfish and crustaceans. The market traders will also give you expert advice on purchases such as where they come from, what is best in season, how much to buy, how to prepare and ways to cook it to perfection. By shopping at Prahran Market, you are also supporting Victorian farmers', family-owned businesses and Melbourne's food variety and great diversity. If you haven't been here for a while, come and visit Prahran Market! You will really enjoy it.

Go whitewater rafting down the Yarra River on this tour from Wonga Park, a town near Melbourne. In a 2-person inflatable raft, you'll navigate Grade 2 rapids such as "pinball" and "Bob's rock," passing by the native bush scenery as you go.

• All equipment provided for a whitewater-rafting tour on the Yarra River outside Melbourne
• Guide will show you how to paddle and steer through the rapids
• All park fees included for a hassle-free experience
• Helmet can be fitted with a GoPro to capture your adventure

Explore the Yarra Valley and the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary on this full-day tour from Melbourne, which includes a ride on the Puffing Billy steam train. Get views of the Yarra Valley scenery without having to focus on driving and directions or fussing with a rental car. Take in the Sherbrooke Forest and the Dandenong Ranges while enjoying a full Devonshire tea on board the train. At the wildlife sanctuary, see native animals such as kangaroos and koalas, and listen to guided commentary on Australia's environment and native species.

• Round-trip transfer from Melbourne included
• Devonshire tea on board the train and traditional Australian tucker
• All entrance fees and train fare
• Guide provides insightful commentary on the stops and scenery

Battle the rapids of the Yarra River on this exhilarating day trip. Travel an hour from Melbourne, hop in an inflatable kayak, and paddle through grade-2 whitewater rapids. Cruise through scenic gorges, green valleys, and more. Your guides will fit you with safety gear and teach you how to paddle and steer your kayak.

• Thrilling kayak ride through whitewater rapids
• Immerse yourself in nature just an hour from Melbourne
• Safety instructions and gear provided
• Stable kayaks suitable to all levels

Discover the delicious food, wine of the Yarra Valley on a full-day tour from Melbourne. Visit local producers to taste their gourmet chocolate, fresh fruits and handmade cheeses. Head to Dominique Portet Winery for a wine tasting and picnic lunch, enjoy the views at Napoleone Brewery and Ciderhouse. Your guide shares informative commentary about the Yarra Valley’s history as you drive past vineyards and fruit orchards. Use the included ticket for the Eureka Skydeck and Edge Experience at your leisure in Melbourne.

• Small group ensures personal service
• Informative, friendly and professional guide
• Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
• Romantic experience, perfect for couples
• Excellent value for money
• Vegetarian meal option available

Embark on a full-day adventure through the forests, mountains, and vineyards of Victoria. Enjoy tea and birdwatching in the Dandenong Ranges, and cruise through a verdant landscape aboard the historic Puffing Billy steam train. Discover the vineyards of the Yarra Valley as you sample premium regional wines at cellar-door tastings. Plus, upgrade to include a gourmet lunch with wine pairings.

• Have morning tea in the picturesque Dandenongs and hand-feed native birds
• Taste a variety of wines at three wineries with views overlooking Yarra Valley
• Savor a 2-course lunch at Rochford Winery accompanied by premium wine (if option selected)
• Learn about the regions you visit with commentary from a guide

With so many Yarra Valley wine tours, narrowing it down can be difficult: choose a tour that gives a more personalized experience. This unique small group tour will ensure that you won’t be jostling for samples. Taste exceptional wine and food pairings from family-owned wineries, from big to boutique. Savor a delicious two-course lunch and sample cheese, oysters and wine from pinot noir to chardonnay and more.

• Travel in luxury in a Mercedes van with air conditioning and wifi onboard
• Alcohol, snacks, and water are included so you won’t go without
• This small-group tour will have a maximum of 6 guests for an intimate experience
• Enjoy a day of indulgence, with hotel pick up offered

Spend your Thursday evening in Melbourne\'s coolest suburb during a 3-hour food and drinking tour in Fitzroy. Follow your guide to three of the area’s top bars and discover local history and legends along the way. Have your first drink at a corner pub, before heading to a trendy rock bar. Cap of the night with dinner and a final drink at a popular cocktail bar.

• Visit three of the suburb\'s top drinking spots
• Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of a small group
• Get the insider\'s scoop on Fitzroy history
• Have a leisurely dinner at a cocktail bar

Explore the natural landscape of the Yarra Valley on a Segway tour through Rochford Winery, with morning and afternoon departure times to fit your schedule. In addition to navigating, your guide’s instruction ensures that everyone on the small group tour feels comfortable riding a Segway. After covering more ground than you could on foot, sit down for lunch and a wine tasting at the vineyard’s restaurant.

• Lunch included
• Small group ensures personal service
• All necessary equipment included

Give yourself a break from the stress of everyday life with a relaxing few hours at Buxton Trout & Salmon Farm by Stevenson's River. First-time fishers are welcome and enjoy a quick lesson. Use provided poles, tackle, and bait to fish for Atlantic Salmon and Rainbow Trout with Australian wildlife as a backdrop. Cook your catch using an onsite BBQ or allow the staff to clean and package it on ice.

• Get a quick fishing lesson before you begin
• Enjoy a fun activity with the whole family
• Have your catch cleaned and packed on ice
• Use provided fishing gear and bait