What to do and see in Kingston, Victoria: The Best Free Things to do

March 14, 2022 Malia Yoakum

Discover the best top things to do in Kingston, Australia including Grape & Grain, Boatrocker Brewers & Distillers - Barrel Room, Braeside Park, 2 Brothers Brewery & Beer Hall, Mordialloc Cellar Door, Peter Scullin Reserve, Karkarook Park, Aspendale Beach, Parkdale Beach, Edithvale Beach.
Restaurants in Kingston

1. Grape & Grain

14-16 Station St, Moorabbin, Kingston, Victoria 3189 Australia +61 3 9553 1003 [email protected] http://grapengrain.com.au
Excellent
86%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 14 reviews

Grape & Grain

Reviewed By Melbguy3805 - Melbourne, Australia

The bottleshop is worth a visit by itself but on top of that you have a bar with various craft beers to have while you browse.

2. Boatrocker Brewers & Distillers - Barrel Room

34 Macbeth St, Braeside, Kingston, Victoria 3195 Australia +61 438 394 972 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/boatrocker
Excellent
91%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 11 reviews

Boatrocker Brewers & Distillers - Barrel Room

Boatrocker is a small, family owned and run brewery and distillery in Melbourne's southeast. Founded in 2009 by Matt & Andrea Houghton, Boatrocker sets out to challenge the status quo of beers and spirits. Celebrating tradition while pushing the boundaries, finding new and exciting flavour profiles but never straying from our quality-driven values is what sets Boatrocker apart.

Reviewed By itsBG - Melbourne, Australia

loved the atmosphere, the place itself, the service, the food (hawker truck), the beer, the gin AND the ease of ordering and paying from where we were sitting.

3. Braeside Park

Lower Dandenong Road, Braeside, Kingston, Victoria Australia +61 13 19 63 [email protected] http://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/braeside-park?utm_source=tripadvisor.com.au&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=TA-2020
Excellent
57%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 30 reviews

Braeside Park

Braeside Park is an oasis of parkland nestled amongst golf courses, urban development and busy roads. As you stroll through the park’s Red Gum grassy woodlands, heathland and around the wetlands, it's easy to forget you're surrounded by the suburbs. This is a great park for a family day out. Cook up a feast on one of the free electric barbecues, or enjoy a picnic on the lawn. Kids of all ages will love exploring the adventure playground. Get active and walk, jog or cycle along the multi-purpose trails. Walk where Phar Lap's hooves pounded the turf along the historic race course trail. Stroll through the park’s Red Gum grassy woodlands, heathland and around the wetlands.

Reviewed By chrisjellett - Mt Eliza, Australia

The park is huge, surrounded with plenty of car parks, lots of grass areas and shaded areas. Most of the car parks were full, but the park is so big there is tons of space considering Covid social distancing. Big playground and space for the kids to run wild. Will definitely be back.

4. 2 Brothers Brewery & Beer Hall

4 Joyner St, Moorabbin, Kingston, Victoria 3189 Australia +61 3 9553 1177 [email protected] http://www.2brothers.com.au
Excellent
57%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 51 reviews

2 Brothers Brewery & Beer Hall

Independent small craft brewery tucked away in it's own little pocket of Moorabbin. Serving fresh beer directly from the bright tanks and cooking up delicious eats every Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Champion Small Australian Brewery 2013 and Best Victorian Beer in 2010 and 2011 (IABA).

5. Mordialloc Cellar Door

622 Main St, Mordialloc, Kingston, Victoria 3195 Australia +61 3 9580 6521 [email protected] http://www.mordycellardoor.com.au
Excellent
63%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 52 reviews

Mordialloc Cellar Door

**BYO FOOD** Only stocking Australian and New Zealand family owned wineries and micro-brewery craft beers, along with Genovese brand coffee, top shelf spirits, and a range of soft drinks and juices makes our wine bar wonderfully unique and special. With no kitchen on the premises and supply of snacks such as muffins, cookies and cheese platters, we love having our customers bring in their own food from elsewhere, allowing customers the widest option possible to accompany their beverage of choice. Our friendly staff are always on hand to assist with any inquires whether it be help on wine or beer selection or where the nearest post office is. We have three areas for customers to sit and enjoy their beverages. Our outside seating area on main st is lovely in the sun and equally as enjoyable under the heaters should it be chilly. Our window bench area is a favorite among regulars with a great view of the passing world in the comforts of the shop. Finally our back lounge is cozy with ever changing local art on the wall along with a fireplace in winter and air conditioning in summer Join our free membership for great benefits such as discounts on take away wines and local home delivery. We do not take bookings for small numbers however feel free to call or pop in to inquire if we may be able to help you.

6. Peter Scullin Reserve

Beach Road, Mordialloc, Kingston, Victoria 3195 Australia +61 1300 653 356 http://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/Outdoors/Parks-Playgrounds/Playgrounds/Peter-Scullin-Reserve
Excellent
70%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Peter Scullin Reserve

Reviewed By platypus150 - Melbourne, Australia

For the Summer the reserve has a fun fair in attendance. Mordialloc is a magnet for seaside activities and this is just one more until schools go back.

7. Karkarook Park

Warrigal Road, Moorabbin, Kingston, Victoria 3189 Australia +61 13 19 63 [email protected] http://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/karkarook-park?utm_source=tripadvisor.com.au&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=TA-2020
Excellent
52%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Karkarook Park

Karkarook Park is a recreational and environmental oasis, revegetated with indigenous plants. It's the perfect spot to get in touch with nature; watch the sun set across the lake from the pier or see how many different birds you can spot. The 15-hectare lake is a good spot for canoeing, kayaking or sailing. Previously a sand mine, it now provides a home for many water birds. Grab your fishing line and try to catch a Rainbow Trout or Red Fin. Get active and walk, jog or cycle around the 6km of trails in the park. The Lake Trail goes all the way around the lake. It's a great walk to explore the park. There's a small jetty along the trail — a good spot to drop a line and try your luck fishing. Bird watchers can take a short detour

Reviewed By 218helenm - Melbourne, Australia

Coming from different locations in bayside Melbourne, our group gathered in Karkarook Park, on a weekday in early December. Some of our group arrived early to secure a rotunda and electric barbecue. There were not many picnickers on this day but at the weekend it would no doubt be more difficult. Parks Victoria website has a visitor information PDF with a very good map of the park area. Mothers with prams and other walkers/runners were making good use of the tracks. Wheelchairs would easily cope with the paved lakeside path. The park is also dog friendly and includes a free range area. The usual responsible dog ownership applies. Make sure you have a 'doggy' pick-up bag with you. We spent about three hours at the park just having lunch and socialising. It's a 'take your rubbish home' park so remember to put in a rubbish bag if you are picknicking.

8. Aspendale Beach

Aspendale, Kingston, Victoria 3195 Australia
Excellent
73%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
7%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

Aspendale Beach

Reviewed By O5709ABphiliph

On nice sunny warm day in Melbourne a walk along the nice beach is relaxing, especially at low tide whereby can wade on the water edge or go for a swim, changing rooms at the life saving club. Park your car on the east side of Aspendale station as free behind the shops, only 150 metres stroll to the beach. Walk the beach south to Chelsea approximately five kilometres, numerous cafes are there for lunch or nice coffee. To return to Aspendale can catch the train.

9. Parkdale Beach

Parkdale, Kingston, Victoria Australia
Excellent
39%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 18 reviews

Parkdale Beach

Reviewed By Swelltraveller67 - Melbourne, Australia

I have been coming to this beach for over 15 years, but as I moved away from the area I hadn't been in a while. I was pleasantly surprised due to the changes to this and subsequent beaches along the coast here. They are in the process of upgrading the bike and pedestrian paths at street level and have put in small carparks where you can pay with an app or credit card or coins. I highly recommend the app as you only pay for the amount of time you are there. Otherwise try and find off street free parking across the road, but watch for permit zones, as you can't park there unless you have a permit or you will be fined. The beach itself can be accessed easily and limited or no steps and different entry points. So those with mobility issues it is a great beach to visit safely. In the warmer months it is popular due to the fact that it isn't a dangerous beach and the water is quite warm. Families love this area too as the beach is long and wide enough to play sports, build sandcastles and incredibly child friendly. It isn't a patrolled beach, but the nearest one is Mordialloc Beach. If you have a dog, check the signs for allowances. It is also a great place to photograph sunsets and rock formations. There are also upper and lower walkways, so you have a choice for where to exercise. It is also worth noting that this is a super clean beach and I have seen COVID cleaners wiping down railings etc recently. There are a few shops nearby, train line [the Frankston Line] a bit further in, just in case you need snacks or don't want to drive here. Definitely worth a visit.

10. Edithvale Beach

The Esplanade, Edithvale, Kingston, Victoria Australia
Excellent
38%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 21 reviews

Edithvale Beach

Reviewed By Mclcs - Edithvale, Australia

lovely long beach with lovely long sand bars when tide is low and with the addition of the soon to be completed life saving club will be even better

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