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The southeast of Melbourne is an eclectic mix of multicultural suburbs offering flavourful Asian and European foods and quaint seaside towns in which to relax.
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One of Melbourne's favoured beaches, be sure to check out the infamous 'bathing boxes', brightly coloured boxes that are dotted along the sand.
Monash University is one of the major tertiary institutions in Melbourne.
A heritage-listed historic house and gardens.
The Drum
Opened in February 2006, Drum Theatre is a state-of-the-art, purpose built performing arts theatre within the heritage facade of the former Dandenong Town Hall, and situated in the heart of the Dandenong CBD.
Eco-tourism zoo with rare and endangered Australia animals such as koala, kangaroo, wallaby, dingo, Tasmanian devil, wombat and birds. Koala petting is available at additional cost.
The Australian National Aviation Museum houses a substantial collection of over 50 civil and military aircraft, including several rare and locally significant types. Its exhibits chart the evolution of aviation in Australia from early pioneering designs through to the jet age, with many aircraft undergoing active restoration. Largely volunteer-run, the museum offers an informative and accessible insight into the country’s aviation heritage.
Lysterfield Lake
Mountain Bike Trails including the State Mountain Bike course offers 20 kilometres of trails catering for riders of all ages and ability. The lake is very popular for canoeing, sailing, paddle boating and surf skiing. There are also a number of walking tracks including three trails that are linked for a brisk two-hour walk around the lake.
Site of dozens of horse-racing events throughout the year.
Bakery.
Inexpensive motel a short walk from Monash University and the Monash Medical Centre. Reasonable quality. On the major Princes Highway, so rooms near the front may be noisy.
Founded in 1866, Dandenong Market is Melbourne’s second oldest and second largest market. Products sold include fruit and veggies, bakeries, delis, seafood, butchers, honey, nuts, clothing, jewellery, flowers and books.
The biggest shopping centre in the Southern Hemisphere. Two food courts, countless clothes shops (including a dedicated luxury fashion and accessories section), art, music, and daily essentials. Has express buses from the city and from Oakleigh Railway Station.
Multi-storey shopping centre with two main sides, with a retail bridge that connects them over the Nepean Highway. Includes over four-hundred stores, two department stores, four discount department stores, and a sixteen screen Village Cinemas multiplex. Serviced by the adjacent Southland Station which is on the Frankston Line.
There are trams and buses in the area if you want to use public transport. There's also the M3 and M11 toll free freeways with exits for most suburbs.
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