Andrea’s guidebook
Food scene
These are places close by where there is good shopping and plenty of food choices.
If you want to do a spot of retail therapy then Westfield Doncaster is the place to go. Clothing, shoes, handbags, Village Cinemas a huge food court and plenty of food options. Includes Melbourne favorites, Myers, David Jones, and many specialty retail fashion stores.
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Westfield Doncaster
619 Doncaster RdIf you want to do a spot of retail therapy then Westfield Doncaster is the place to go. Clothing, shoes, handbags, Village Cinemas a huge food court and plenty of food options. Includes Melbourne favorites, Myers, David Jones, and many specialty retail fashion stores.
Great for all your shopping needs or just a look around. This small shopping center has plenty of cafes and restaurants. There are 3 supermarkets and many specialty stores selling fashion and a variety of goods. There is also a Bus Station with buses going to Melbourne CBD, Westfield Doncaster, Templestowe Village, and Box Hill. There is plenty of parking on site. If you need to stock up on supplies for traveling then you should be able to get anything that you need here.
The Pines
181 Reynolds RdGreat for all your shopping needs or just a look around. This small shopping center has plenty of cafes and restaurants. There are 3 supermarkets and many specialty stores selling fashion and a variety of goods. There is also a Bus Station with buses going to Melbourne CBD, Westfield Doncaster, Templestowe Village, and Box Hill. There is plenty of parking on site. If you need to stock up on supplies for traveling then you should be able to get anything that you need here.
Sightseeing
Places to see locally that are interesting for nature and art lovers.
This is a great small gallery with local historical value. The exhibits change regularly and there is a nice garden to walk around. There is a cafe on site that serves breakfast and lunch. Parking is onsite or via Banksia Park next door.
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Heide Museum of Modern Art
7 Templestowe RdThis is a great small gallery with local historical value. The exhibits change regularly and there is a nice garden to walk around. There is a cafe on site that serves breakfast and lunch. Parking is onsite or via Banksia Park next door.
Warrandyte is a short drive from Doncaster but has a country atmosphere. The site of a former goldrush and next to the Yarra it still retains its country charm. There are cafes, shops and the Warrandyte Hotel to see. The Sat Market On the 1st Saturday of every month, 8 am-1 pm is very popular. Well worth a day visit.
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Warrandyte
Warrandyte is a short drive from Doncaster but has a country atmosphere. The site of a former goldrush and next to the Yarra it still retains its country charm. There are cafes, shops and the Warrandyte Hotel to see. The Sat Market On the 1st Saturday of every month, 8 am-1 pm is very popular. Well worth a day visit.
Banksia Park is great for walking, taking the dogs or having a BBQ. Close to Heide Museum of Modern Art.
Banksia Park
3 Templestowe RdBanksia Park is great for walking, taking the dogs or having a BBQ. Close to Heide Museum of Modern Art.
A nice park with views of the Yarra River. Great for a walk and also has plenty of parking and a children's playground.
Finns Reserve
A nice park with views of the Yarra River. Great for a walk and also has plenty of parking and a children's playground.
Neighbourhoods
These neighborhoods all have shopping, banking, and other services. They are also accessible by public transport.
Box Hill is easily accessible from Doncaster. There are two shopping centers one with a market selling everything from food to clothing. There are also many restaurants and shops on the main and side streets. Box Hill is also a transport hub featuring train station, buses, and tram service to the Melbourne CBD. Education campuses and hospitals are also close by.
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Box Hill
Box Hill is easily accessible from Doncaster. There are two shopping centers one with a market selling everything from food to clothing. There are also many restaurants and shops on the main and side streets. Box Hill is also a transport hub featuring train station, buses, and tram service to the Melbourne CBD. Education campuses and hospitals are also close by.
Heidelberg is only 10 minutes from Doncaster by bus or car. There are many shops, restaurants, and cafes on Burgandy Street and Hotels serving family meals. Warringal Shopping Center is on the corner of Burgandy Street and Rosanna Road and has cafes, supermarkets, fashion stores and ATMs. There is also Warringal Park, Austin Hospital and Heidelberg train station close to Burgandy St.
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Heidelberg
Heidelberg is only 10 minutes from Doncaster by bus or car. There are many shops, restaurants, and cafes on Burgandy Street and Hotels serving family meals. Warringal Shopping Center is on the corner of Burgandy Street and Rosanna Road and has cafes, supermarkets, fashion stores and ATMs. There is also Warringal Park, Austin Hospital and Heidelberg train station close to Burgandy St.
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MYKI Transport Cards
The SkyBus ticket office outside of arrivals at Tullamarine airport sells the myki Visitor Value Pack. You can, however, purchase a Myki for $15 from any of the Skybus ticket kiosks. This includes $9 of credit and is ready to use. There are no signs stating that they sell the Myki card but just go up and ask for one. Alternatively, you can buy a myki
At over 800 retail outlets including all 7-Eleven stores and selected retailers where you see the myki sign
the ticket office window at Premium Train Stations
online or by calling 1800 800 007 6 am-midnight daily.
They can be topped up on buses
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Get a sim card for your phone at Tullamarine Airport
There is an Optus store at the airport, you will need identification to obtain one, usually, a passport will do. If you miss this opportunity there will be Optus or Telstra stores in Melbourne CBD where you can buy one. When in the airport use the airport WiFi to download a google map of Melbourne to use offline. This will help you to find your way around the city.