Southern Suburbs Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aberfoyle Park, Southern Adelaide, South Australia: Photos of Peppermint Grove Park, Pear Blossoms, Ornamental Pear Flowers Pyrus calleryana Blooming in Spring
Aberfoyle Park, Southern Adelaide, South Australia: Photos of Peppermint Grove Park, Pear Blossoms, Ornamental Pear Flowers Pyrus calleryana Blooming in Spring
Melbourne in the blue hour.
Half Moon Bay at Blackrock near Melbourne, Australia. Iphone panorama of my favourite bayside beach on Port Phillip Bay in #Melbourne. Taken yesterday before the 'cool change' swept across Melbourne!
Panoramic view of the brightly-coloured Brighton Beach shacks. Try to pick a favourite... My fave has a big crab painted on the doors! 🦀

Where to stay in Southern Suburbs

Brighton featuring a house and a beach

Brighton

Beaches, churches and cafes highlight some notable features of Brighton. Make a stop by Brighton Beach or Elwood Beach while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at North Brighton Station or Middle Brighton Station to get around town.

Brighton
Melbourne skyline looking towards Flinders Street Station

Clayton

Bars and shopping are some noteworthy features of Clayton. Make a stop by M-City Monash while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Clayton Station to get around town.

Clayton
Aerial image of Sandringham Yacht club

Sandringham

Discover Sandringham, memorable for its beaches. Popular attractions in Sandringham include Sandringham Beach and Hampton Beach, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Sandringham Station.

Sandringham
Bendigo - Rosalind Park Poppet Head - Central and Regional Victoria

Cheltenham

Discover Cheltenham, memorable for its shopping. Popular attractions in Cheltenham include Southland Shopping Centre and Victoria Golf Club, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Cheltenham Station.

Cheltenham
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Hampton

The beaches and restaurants make Hampton worth a stop. Make a stop by Hampton Beach, and jump on the metro at Hampton Station to get around the area.

Hampton
Aerial view of racecourse

Caulfield

When in Caulfield, you can plan a visit to Caulfield Racecourse and Rippon Lea House and Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Caulfield
Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection

5 out of 5
1341 Dandenong Road Chadstone VIC
The price is Rp2.717.265 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
Rp2.717.265
Rp2.988.991 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (632 reviews)
Clean & good service

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection
PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne

PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne

4 out of 5
872 Blackburn Road Clayton VIC
The price is Rp2.435.795 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
Rp2.435.795
Rp2.679.375 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (455 reviews)
Clean room vwey soacious but bathroom had few hairs on floor from previous guest that was not vaccummed and shower pressure could be better

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne
Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley

Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley

4.5 out of 5
285 Springvale Road Glen Waverley VIC
The price is Rp2.046.068 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp2.046.068
Rp2.250.675 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Room was very clean and bright. The location was great.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley
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Quest Notting Hill

Quest Notting Hill

4 out of 5
5 Acacia Pl Notting Hill VIC
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (322 reviews)
All good

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Quest Notting Hill
Quest Cheltenham

Quest Cheltenham

4 out of 5
37-39 Station Road Cheltenham VIC
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (538 reviews)
We had a great stay no problems staff great

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Quest Cheltenham
Meriton Suites Melbourne

Meriton Suites Melbourne

5 out of 5
140 King St Melbourne VIC
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (883 reviews)
Great views great place

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Meriton Suites Melbourne
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Popular places to visit

Monash clayton campus building & landscape garden.

Monash University

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Explore the campus of Monash University during your visit to Melbourne. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Monash University
Shopping + #green trees... love it! #melbourne

Chadstone Shopping Mall

3.5/5(4 reviews)

During your trip to Melbourne, you can enjoy retail therapy at Chadstone Shopping Mall. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

Chadstone Shopping Mall
Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach

4.5/5(38 reviews)

Calm water, colorful huts and historic sea baths make this suburban beach a relaxing and stylish escape from Melbourne's inner-city bustle.

Brighton Beach
One of our favourite things to do in Melbourne is cycle along the coastal track which runs from Port Melbourne all the way to Brighton Beach. Makes for a great family activity.

Elwood Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Elwood Beach during your travels in Melbourne? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Elwood Beach
Beach Park in Sandringham, Victoria; AUSTRALIA on Christmas afternoon. This coastal walk hugs the cliff tops between Sandringham and Half Moon bay at Blackrock... and beyond. There is intermittent access trails down onto the bayside beach. This shot was taken on the way back to Sandringham - a path wearing many footprints!

Sandringham Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Sandringham Beach during your travels in Melbourne? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Sandringham Beach
Just catching the last rays of sun ligt here at Half Moon Beach. This clif is called Red Bluff.

Half Moon Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Half Moon Beach during your travels in Melbourne?

Half Moon Beach

Things to do

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

Rp463.872
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
Self Guided Tour of Melbourne's Best Kept Secrets

Self Guided Tour of Melbourne's Best Kept Secrets

Rp59.482
per adult
Self Guided Tour of Melbourne's Best Kept Secrets
Edge Experience Package

Melbourne Skydeck Experience Tickets

Rp637.824
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Melbourne Skydeck Experience Tickets
1 Hour Yarra River Melbourne Cruise

1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel

Rp405.888
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel
Melbourne Airport Plaza Premium Lounge

Plaza Premium Lounge at Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Rp605.520
per adult
Plaza Premium Lounge at Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Apache Cat

Living Legends Champion Racehorse Guided Tour

Rp306.851
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Living Legends Champion Racehorse Guided Tour
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Cities near Southern Suburbs

Southbank which includes a city, a high-rise building and a river or creek

Melbourne