Top Things to do in Greater Melbourne
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Greater Melbourne, Victoria
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Melbourne, Australia including Courage Sculpture, Labassa, St Kilda Botanical Gardens, Australian Galleries, The 100 Steps of Federation, Collingwood Town Hall, Christ Church St Kilda, Trinity Uniting Church, Brighton, Cooper's Settlement, Fitzroy, Victoria.
Restaurants in Greater Melbourne
1. Courage Sculpture
2. Labassa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
From mansion to apartments, Labassa has survived with its Victorian era decoration intact. Labassa is an outstanding Victorian era mansion with opulent architectural features. Originally called ‘Sylliott Hill’, it was renamed ‘Ontario’ in the 1880s reflecting its new owner Alexander William Robertson’s Canadian heritage. Robertson was a founder of the Cobb and Co. coach company that successfully ran mail services throughout Victoria. Renamed Labassa in 1904 it was home to Melbourne’s elite until 1920 when it was divided into flats. The residents included Hollywood’s first Australian silent film star and other colourful bohemians. Labassa is the most lavish of the few surviving nineteenth century mansions. Open every third Sunday of the month.
Reviewed By 3boyz - Melbourne, Australia
Labassa is secreted away at the end of Manor Grove and dominates the landscape as you walk up the street. It's imposing facade is striking with pink marble offsetting the grey construction. Colourful tessellated tiles take you through to the entrance and you are immediately whisked away to another time. For the most part the property is in fair to good condition, although there is a long way to go for it to be restored to it's former glory. The property went through a number of ownership changes, and then was converted into 10 flats, which is still evident and forms part of the history of the mansion. We were lucky enough to also tour the tower, which could be a challenge for those with mobility issues. The rooms are quite grand and you can imagine the wealth that was required to build such a residence.
3. St Kilda Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 285 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The St Kilda Botanic Gardens were staked out in the 1800s and formally establised in 1859, when a boundary fence was erected around the gardens. The gardens are a feature of St Kilda that is loved by residens ad visiors alike. The flowers are attractive, particularly in spring. The mature trees provide a home for wildlife such as the Flying Foxes (bats) and the rare Powerful Owl. Many native birds can he found im the gardens. The gardesn have a playground. Dogs (on leash) are welcome. Bicycles are not allowed. The gardens, which have restrooms, are open seven days a week, sunrise to sunset.
4. Australian Galleries
5. The 100 Steps of Federation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By midaz_11 - Melbourne, Australia
Good for exercise, you can walk or ride a bike, there’s many tracks, just look out for snakes. Plenty of different things to look at.
6. Collingwood Town Hall
7. Christ Church St Kilda
8. Trinity Uniting Church, Brighton
9. Cooper's Settlement
10. Fitzroy, Victoria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Peaches-n-Ginger - Canberra, Australia
Great suburb for a slow wander down and into some cool little shops mixed in with some great old heritage buildings and a mixture of people and styles..
