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B O R O O N DAR A POCKET BOOK
YOUR INSIDER’S GUIDE TO MELBOURNE’S EAST
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Welcome 3 Boroondara at a Glance 4 Top 10 Boroondara Experiences 6 Camberwell 10 Camberwell Fresh Food Market
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Kew Junction 18 Small Wonders 20 Glenferrie 22 Maling Road 28 The Village, Balwyn North 30 Burwood Village 34 Ashburton 36 Natural Highs 38 Greythorn 40 Greener Pastures 42 The Arts in Boroondara 44 Festivals and Markets 48 Life's Little Essentials 52
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Welcome to The Boroondara Pocketbook, a guide to discovering an area that locals know and love. The City of Boroondara is on the traditional lands of the people of the Kulin Nation and owes its name to the Indigenous term for "where the ground is thickly shaded". Today, leafiness is the perfect symbol of Boroondara's natural beauty as well as the retail and cultural abundance of its diverse range of town centres. We hope you enjoy the guide.
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All guide content correct at the time of printing (December 2014). Before making a commitment to visit a particular business or event please confirm details prior to travel.
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From the first European settlements to waves of postwar migration, Boroondara - a precinct known for heritage homes, tree-lined streets and the odd Yarra River vista - has always been associated with the good life. In a city often associated with laneways and concrete, Boroondara owes its allure to open spaces and natural charm. But in the last few years, an increasingly cosmopolitan perspective has put Melbourne’s inner east on the cultural map. These days, you can picnic in Canterbury Gardens and cycle the Outer Circle Trail and bookend your history lesson with an Italian bistro, shoebox tapas bar or shrine to modern Greek. You can help your kids explore an award-winning playground in Hay’s Paddock, browse the Camberwell Fresh Food Market and unleash your inner music critic at the newly minted Hawthorn Arts Centre. Boroondara’s shopping centres offer more than just an enviable lifestyle—they’re also home to experiences bound to make you look twice. Sip an espresso among the street art in a glenferrie road arcade, catch a cult classic at an Art Deco picture house in camberwell, unwind in kew junction or visit the village, balwyn north to discover some chic designer shoes. Scour vintage clothing shops in ashburton, take a culinary trip via a Middle Eastern eatery in greythorn, discover one-of-a-kind gifts in burwood village or unearth striking jewellery on maling road. The Boroondara Pocketbook will help you explore the precinct like an insider and spark a deeper connection with an enclave that combines history, imagination and a local heart. 3
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170,553
1,300+
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Boroondara’s total population, making it Melbourne’s seventh most populous precinct.
Amount of houses and buildings with heritage interest in Kew alone.
The number of tram routes that serve Boroondara’s commuters.
29.6%
28.2%
The percentage of Boroondara houses with more than 3 bedrooms —proof that the precinct attracts families who place a premium on space.
The percentage of Boroondara locals born overseas evidenced by the precinct's high quota of spicy laksas, good sushi and top-notch pasta.
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The number of primary, secondary, preparatory, tertiary and special education institutions in Boroondara— testify to the area's credentials as a hub of intellect and innovation.
The number of Boroondara’s parks and heritage gardens and a fitting explanation for why you’re never short of a leafy retreat on a sunny day.
23,716
38 The median age of residents living in Boroondara
The sum of Boroondara’s local businesses and the reason why you’re likely to stumble across a boutique shopping experience or find your caffeine fix at a family-run café. 5
ten top
boroondara experiences
Whether you like rising at dawn to strike vintage gold, dream about unwinding in a manicured park after a soulful brunch or enjoy sampling worldclass art and culture, Boroondara has an outlet for your passion. These ten defining encounters are your guide to eating, shopping and exploring Melbourne’s inner east.
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LEAF RELIEF Escape the Kew Junction hustle via alexandra gardens, an Edwardian oasis complete with manicured hedges, towering oaks and a postcard-pretty pond.
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Circle your way around camberwell fresh food market for rare cheeses, a bouquet of violets and storybook strawberries that lend new meaning to the term market-fresh.
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CELLULOID GOLD
Buy a ticket to the 1940s via the rivoli, camberwell or the palace balwyn, flawlessly restored cinemas that pair sweeping Art Deco fixtures with arthouse gems.
Linger over tempranillo and aged chorizo at a moody glenferrie wine bar—the perfect reward for soaking up the sun in a cafe courtyard.
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Unearth a predawn bargain at rotary's camberwell sunday market—Melbourne’s official mecca for shift dresses, preloved leather jackets and seventies sun hats worthy of Fleetwood Mac.
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ARABIAN NIGHTS Indulge in tender shish kebabs and smoky babaganoush as belly dancers set the scene at a Middle Eastern eatery in Greythorn. 8
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ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Marvel at parisian sidetables and edwardian silverware on Maling Road, a sepiatoned street that’s a portal to 1890.
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ONE - STOP SHOP
Buy a heart-shaped cake mould, rare bottle of pinot or swathe of designer fabric in Burwood Village, a magnet for retailers with an old-fashioned take on customer service.
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ART & SOUL
Take in an exhibition by a leading contemporary artist at the town hall gallery, an audacious art space housed in the historic Hawthorn Arts Centre.
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LOCAL LOVE
Pick up a statement coat and contrasting handbag in Ashburton, a friendly precinct that champions homegrown manufacturing and Australian design.
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AT A GLANCE
LOCAL PROFESSIONALS
SUBURB POPULATION
57.1%
21,188
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HOTSPOTS Georges Restaurant, The Chocolate Box, Prospect Hill Espresso, Boss Pizzeria
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FAMOUS LOCALS
Actor Geoffrey Rush, Actor Barrie Humphries, Politician Peter Costello
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Camberwell Junction, 2 The Rivoli Cinemas, Camberwell Fresh Food Market, 4 The Palace Hotel, 5 Young's Auctions, Dickory Dock Lingerie, 7 Italy 1 Restaurant, 8 Sofia Restaurant
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TRANSPORT Accessible via the 70, 72 and 75 tram lines, the Alamein,
Lilydale and Belgrave railway lines and bus routes 285, 612 and 968. 10
Mitch, Prospect Espresso
C A M B E RW E L L
Camberwell is a perfect storm of old money and new ideas. Once shorthand for Edwardian estates, turn-of-the-century furniture shops and an iconic Sunday market, the precinct is now seeing offbeat caffeine hubs, bold pizzerias and basement wine bars sprout up between classic retailers and wellloved family establishments. It’s all thanks to a new generation intent on honouring the suburb’s history while proving that the most interesting Camberwell story might be what’s being written today.
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EVENTS MAR
Stylelights Fashion Parade
Through the Lens photo exhibition JUL
Dine In Dine Out food fiesta AUG
Camberwell on Canvas community art show NOV
Dymocks Meet the Author events FEB–NOV
camberwellshopping.com.au for details
Rotary's Camberwell Sunday Market
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Collective Espresso
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Yo Zen
In Camberwell, doctors, lawyers and schoolteachers blend strong family values and respect for past generations with a passion for a refined way of life. They appreciate manicured gardens, market-fresh produce and literary festivals, and convene at tasteful restaurants and impromptu dinner parties when they need to unwind.
FLASHBACK
INSIDER TIPS
1853 A generous land sale drew English settlers and merchants to hilly Prospect Hill. The asking price for an acre of land? A wallet-friendly 40 pounds.
1 If you think shopping Camberwell like a local means strolling down busy Burke Road, you may want to reconsider. Duck into camberwell arcade, market lane and commerce place to avoid the precinct’s central thoroughfare and come face-to-face with everything from paper vendors to vintage jewellery shops.
1920 A temperance movement, lead by puritans and suffragettes, sparked the closure of the precinct’s wine saloons and hotels. The biggest casualty was the Camberwell Inn—the notorious drinkery was replaced by a milk bar. 1976 The Rotary Club Of Balwyn staged the first-ever trash and treasure market in the Camberwell Junction car park. It’s since defied the odds to raise $10 million for charities in Australia and overseas.
2 rotary's camberwell sunday market is a magnet for Melbourne’s vintage clothing fiends but make sure you set your alarm—you’ll find the best buys from 7am–10am. 3 Housed in a nondescript office building on Auburn Parade, hidden drinkery east of everything is rewriting Camberwell’s history as a liquor-free zone, while schooling locals in craft beer, Motown and hip hop.
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Fancy a Wedgwood dinner setting or grandfather clock? Home to more than 50 dealers, this respected antique emporium is an instant portal to days gone by. 25–29 Cookson St, camberwellantiquecentre.com
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MUSIC JUNCTION
Piled with everything from ukuleles and drum kits to gleaming Fender electric guitars, this musician’s mecca hits all the right notes. 204 Camberwell Rd, musicjunction.com.au
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COLLECTIVE ESPRESSO
This café lures locals and rail commuters with an artful fit-out and revolving single origin blends. The eggs here make you wish it was the weekend every day. 1/3 Cookson St
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Boss Pizza
Perfect for big groups of family or friends, this chirpy red and yellow eatery elevates the humble margherita to fine art. 169 Camberwell Rd firechiefpizzeria.com.au
Featuring a sweeping balcony and ornate peach and gold fixtures, this Art Deco picturehouse makes channeling your inner Hollywood starlet a breeze. The rooftop bar is a dream summer night spot. 200 Camberwell Rd, villagecinemas.com.au/cinemas/rivoli
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RIVOLI CINEMAS
Camberwell Fresh Food Market
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SOUL TRADERS:
A guide to Camberwell Fresh Food Market vibrant oranges. hunks of salami. oversized prawns. There’s a reason that Camberwell Fresh Food Market reels in food obsessives from all corners of Boroondara. However, the bustling market, which started life as a 19th century carriage factory and has weathered fallout from the Great Depression, is more than just a culinary mecca—it’s also served as a centerpiece for the local community for over 85 years. These days, you can stock up on pecorino and homemade pasta at a continental deli, visit a fishmonger for a dozen fresh oysters and spend your lunch hour savouring a flaky pastry and a perfect flat white. You can spend an afternoon taking in a technicolour flower display, sample pesto spun out of fresh ingredients and stock up on fine olive oils, vinegars and crusty sourdough bread. A lot may have changed since its traders received produce via horse and carriage but the market’s soul has remained firmly intact. 16
SHOPPING LIST Beef cheeks from a butcher 1 that’s a firm believer in the benefits of a paddock to plate philosophy. Marinated olives from a cheese and smallgoods 2 specialist who channels the Sicilian backstreets. Atlantic salmon from a dedicated fishmonger who 3 delights in cleaning, scaling and filleting your purchases. A bunch of tulips from an inventive florist intent on 4 elevating flower-arranging to high art. Cherries from a fruit and 5 vegetable vendor with a history of attracting awards. 17
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INSIDER TIPS 1 Stocked with everything from imported gorgonzola to marketfresh vegetables and seafood, leo’s food and wine is Kew Junction’s reigning pre-dinner party stopoff (and Melbourne’s first independent supermarket). 2 Although Kew Junction is dotted with caffeine nooks, via verona—a bustling coffeehouse that pours pitch-perfect espressos —is a local classic. It also paved the way for coffee innovators such as lil boy blue, an artful cafe with a laid-back vibe.
3 charcoal grill on the hill, an old-school steakhouse is like leapfrogging into the '80s – but in a good way. It’s also rumoured to boast one of the country’s most extensive wine cellars. 18
Hellenic Republic
TYPICAL LOCAL
In Kew, growing families share pavement space with secondgeneration migrants and diverse young couples intent on combining work, education and play. Here, heritage architects and book editors swap greetings over their takeaway coffee and old friends catch up in pilates class after escorting their children to school.
Joanne, Toscano's
K EW J UNCTION Established by settlers in the 1860s, Kew—a village shaped by storybook mansions, lush greenery and well-regarded schools—has long been a byword for the good life. But whether you’re losing yourself in a madcap costume shop, bumping into an old friend at a specialty providore or sampling heavensent saganaki at a rustic Greek eatery owned by a celebrity chef, it’s clear that Kew’s grandeur is just a front for its colour, inclusiveness and depth.
AT A GLANCE SUBURB POPULATION
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SMALL WONDERS Whether you’re teaching your child to share via a toy library or introducing your toddler to the joys of storytelling, Boroondara is heavy on ways to keep your kids entertained.
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KEW TRAFFIC SCHOOL
Featuring cycling paths, intersections and crossings fit for pint-sized bicycle enthusiasts, this much-loved recreational centre proves that road safety is one part education, two parts fun. Cnr Cotham and Grange Rds, Kew
WATERSLIDES AT ASHBURTON POOL
It’s summer all year round at the Ashburton pools, where an indoor water playground offers countless ways for serial splashers to get their kicks. It’s also a popular birthday party venue. 8 Warner Ave, Ashburton
KEW TOY LIBRARY
Featuring everything from jigsaw puzzles to Lego sets, the 2,000-strong catalogue at this colourful toy library is bound to make your child feel like its Christmas every week. 152 Pakington St, Kew
HAYS PADDOCK ALL -ABILITIES PLAYGROUND
MARKHAM PLAYGROUND
Lister St, East Kew
Home to five swings, nine climbing nets and no shortage of flying foxes, dual slides and fireman’s poles, this playground in Markham Victory Reserve, lures young families from all corners of Boroondara. It was also ranked among the country’s best by website playgroundfinder.com. 87 Victory Bvd, Markham Victory Reserve, Ashburton
Playing host to Braille facilities, wheelchair ramps and an addictive double-slide, this imaginative and accessible playground—located on the banks of a billabong—is a must-visit.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Nursery rhymes, activities and live readings take centre stage at these weekly storytelling events in each of the five Boroondara libraries. The program is also available in Chinese and Mandarin (boroondara.vic.gov.au/ libraries/events/for-children/storytimes)
LIT TLE BIG GYM
JUNCTION SKATE & BMX PARK
A magnet for school-age gymnasts, this popular one-hour class, held at the Balwyn Leisure Centre, cultivates all-important teamwork skills while training beginners in the basics of the sport (5+ years). 230 Balwyn Rd, North Balwyn
Known for its double-spine bowl and challenging street course, this youthfriendly facility is an adrenaline lover’s dream. It’s open from dawn until dusk. Staff are on hand 11am to 4pm every Saturday and Sunday. 387 Riversdale Rd, Hawthorn 21
AT A GLANCE
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY
SUBURB POPULATION
21,498
32.8%
FAMOUS HISTORICAL FIGURES
Composer Percy Grainger, Artist Nellie Grist, Painter Fred Williams
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NUMBER OF PARKS
HOTSPOTS Liar Liar Café, Bay City Burritos, Mario's Coffee House, Lulo Tapas
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TRANSPORT Accessible via the route 16 tram and Glenferrie train station
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Jake, Hawthorn Common
GLENFERRIE
Bordering lively Swinburne University, Hawthorn’s favourite thoroughfare is an education in high vibes and good times. Here, art-splashed arcades play host to matchbox cafés while wine lovers sip pinot in hidden courtyards. Lately, the area’s industrial heritage has sparked urban renewal projects that stride towards the future while preserving the past. From glossy coffee houses that unfold in converted garages to drinkeries buried in 19th Century buildings, this precinct’s defining encounters start when you scratch beneath the surface.
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HAWTHORN COMMON
Home to a microroaster, outdoor herb garden and on-site flourmill, this ultramodern caffeine emporium doesn’t believe in doing things by halves. Don’t miss its seasonal take on lunch. 302 Burwood Rd, hawthorncommon.com
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ALLEY TUNES
What do you get when you combine vintage vinyl with heart-starting espresso? Loved by music fans and bleary-eyed commuters, this matchbox record-store-cum-café makes being late for work worthwhile. 8/660A Glenferrie Rd alleytunes.com
Cafe Blac
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HOKEY CURATOR
Featuring standout pieces from Karen Walker, Elke Kramer and Romance was Born, this well-edited boutique is like wandering into the wardrobe of your most sartorially savvy friend. 773 Glenferrie Rd www.facebook.com/hokeycurator
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Hokey Curator
Once a Tailor
TYPICAL LOCAL
In Glenferrie, boomer couples, young families and students reside in slick apartments and stately heritage homes. They commute to jobs in law firms or inner-city architecture studios and spend weeknights convening at wine bars or tying up projects in candlelit cafes. In Glenferrie, age and background varies but locals share a work ethic and sense of fun. They know that their suburb’s blend of affluence and youthful energy offers a niche for everyone. 25
FLASHBACK
1863 An abundance of local clay saw Melbourne’s first brickyards established near Gardiners Creek. Today, the pink-and-brown ‘Hawthorn’ bricks that adorn facades are a striking reminder of the area’s past. 1925 The Hawthorn Football Club played its first game as part of the Victorian Football League, sparking the area’s legacy as an AFL capital and winning ten premierships in the next century. 2007 A Federation-era funeral parlour on Burwood Road is transformed into a wine bar, paving the way for an architectural trend that sees muchloved heritage buildings granted a second lease on life. 26
Once a Tailor
Baranows Lounge
INSIDER TIPS
1 Caffeine fiends take note: some of the precinct’s top fixes are invisible from the main drag. Try oskar mike, a laneway roaster famous for single origin beans or head to historic, buzzing Don Arcade for the little tuckshop, to watch the world go by whilst savouring some delectable coffee and pastries. 2 Featuring wood panels, leather Chesterfields and more than 300 whiskeys, baranows lounge—a ‘50s cigar lounge on the corner of Glenferrie and Burwood Roads—is a real-world ode to Mad Men. It’s also the only place in Australia where you can enjoy a Cuban cigar inside.
3 Rooftops, courtyards and secret rooms thrive on bustling Glenferrie Road. Decamp for the sundeck at Crabapple Kitchen or follow the stairway at café blac for an upstairs chamber featuring an awe-inspiring ceiling installation that drips with vintage books. 27
Bohemia Cakes Maling Road Antique Market
INSIDER TIPS
1 Latte addict? Maling Road has a reputation for award-winning cafes. the maling room, a coffee emporium housed in the historic Old Canterbury Post Office, voted best boutique roaster by The Age in 2013. 2 Operating on the site of an old theatre, the maling road antique market is a mecca for serious collectors—from 18th century French dressing tables to rare magazines from the '70s.
TYPICAL LOCAL
Maling Road residents live by oldfashioned values but they’re equally inspired by the thrill of the new. Here, designers and makers swap travel tips with seventh-generation butchers and school friends convene in caffeine temples to walk down memory lane. 28
3 Maling Road is shorthand for one-of-a-kind fashion and accessories. Lose yourself in coco and chloe, a purveyor of tissue-soft scarves that could double as art pieces or head to Hukkleberry for embroidered leather handbags.
Janet, Maison Living
MALING RD Maling Road’s old world shopfronts and Edwardian flourishes might be a location scout’s dream but it’s dangerous to compare this spirited enclave to a nineteenth century postcard. Although the heritage-era strip is famous for aged oak trees, high-end antique shops and opulent real estate, it’s also home to offbeat fashion retailers, bold bistros and artful café owners capable of turning a fleeting conversation into the highlight of your day.
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FAMOUS LOCALS
Filmmaker John Safran, Singer Kate Ceberano, Writer Tony Wilson
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At The Village, Balwyn North, community and conversation rule. Mornings see lifelong friends gather on sidewalk cafes to swap anecdotes about Old Europe while jostling students share jokes at the tram stop on the way to school.
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Marcello, Bloomsville Flowers and Gifts
T H E VIL L AGE, BALWYN N O RT H If you’re craving a soul-affirming morning, you’ll find it in The Village, Balwyn North. Surrounded by manicured streets and postcard-pretty vistas, this friendly precinct blends impeccable standards with homespun appeal. Savour an espresso and petit fours at a neighbourhood eatery, take in the vibrant fruit displays at an award-winning providore or just surrender to the fact that village charm can exist a 30-minute tram ride from city life.
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FLASHBACK
INSIDER TIPS
1950 Referred to by Melburnians as "Mortgage Hill," Balwyn North was once a symbol of middle-class suburbia. Since then, waves of immigration have seen the area transform.
1 Framed by winding creeks and sprawling bushland, Balwyn North is a cyclist’s dream. Try the koonung trail that hugs the Eastern Freeway before ending in Donvale, or the EastLink Trail, a 35-kilometre journey that culminates in Dandenong South.
1960 Balwyn North's Doncaster Road played host to the firstever outpost of supermarket giant Coles. 1990 Humourist Kaz Cook started penning ‘Keep Yourself Nice’, a long-running column in The Age that combined thoughts on suburban etiquette with witty insights into Balwyn North life. 32
2 Balwyn North was an early hub for Melbourne’s Art Deco movement. If you like architecture, visit the Riverside Estate, a residential precinct bordered by Doncaster, Bulleen and Burke Roads. 3 Accented with wrought-iron fixtures and checkerboard tiling, tamwell arcade is the precinct’s unofficial heart. It plays host to restaurants, cafés and local retailers—the perfect backdrop for a lazy afternoon.
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SIGNORELLI’S FRESH FRUITERERS
Home to perfect orange pyramids, artful apple displays and first-rate service, The Melbourne Market Authority's 2014 Retailer of the Year is the local provedore of your dreams. 79 Doncaster Rd facebook.com/SignorelliBalwyn
Signorelli's Fresh Fruiterers
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SALZANO DELI
Locals flock to this well-stocked deli for hand-rolled gnocchi, quality salumi and an imported cheese lineup that’s the food equivalent of an Italian holiday. Make sure you save time for the excellent in-store café. 73 Doncaster Rd
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Bloomsville Flowers and Gifts
Featuring everything from blushpink tulips to exuberant tropical foliage, this neighbourhood stalwart is a lesson in floral artistry. It also stocks handmade gifts and cards. 7/70 Doncaster Rd bloomsville.com.au
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Salzano Deli
Santucci's
TYPICAL LOCAL
A magnet for workers, families and young couples, Burwood Village is a welcoming, inclusive backdrop for weekly routines. Here, community groups and business types conduct lunchtime debriefs over flat whites and focaccias whilst locals discover the latest in homemaking trends.
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200 +
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INSIDER TIPS 1 Home to merchants selling everything from fireplaces and furniture to fabrics, burwood village has been luring home makers since the days it served as the last stop on the Route 75 tram. It’s still a serial renovator’s mecca today. 2 Decamp to zinc, a flawlessly edited accessories haven championing handmade pieces and local design. Here, an evolving product lineup means you’re never short of inspiration for the perfect gift.
3 Dreaming of cake batter? A Burwood Village mainstay for 20 years, the mixing bowl stocks all manner of bakeware, cookie cutters, piping bags and holds wildly popular baking classes for the culinary-curious. 34
Melissa, Reco Beauty Therapy
B U RWO O D VILLAGE
Connection and convenience go hand-in-hand in Burwood Village, an enclave where friendliness rules, cafes do time as second loungerooms and retailers make it their business to go the extra mile. Whether you’re reading the newspaper over a leisurely brunch, browsing a wine shop that feels like your private cellar or buying a gift you want to keep for yourself, this bustling community is a tight-knit extension of locals’ routines and tastes.
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1 Conceived by a farmer with a passion for grass-fed beef, ashburton meats is an essential stop for avid meat enthusiasts. 2
Markham Reserve
Ashburton boutiques are local’s second wardrobes. Head to silver maple, a trove of summery dresses and seasonal staples or Vigorella, a year-round style mecca specialising in Australian-made, local design. 3 Latte enthusiast? the oak room and two seeds turn out velvety cups of your favourite brew while e’latte combines killer coffee with delicate Greek pastries, courtesy of the owner’s mother.
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4 High Street Ashburton is a happy locale for those searching for an exquisite engagement ring, thanks to the presence of ken ross, john adam and ashburton jewellers—a trio that boast different styles but share a personalised approach.
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ASHBURTON The air feels fresher in Ashburton—a leafy suburb that combines big city diversity with a country town friendliness that’s impossible to fake. The precinct’s family-friendly credentials come in the shape of toddler-proof cafes and a five-star playground. Warm shopkeepers, planter boxes designed for sporadic picking and fashion boutiques loved by locals suggest that community is Ashburton’s secret ingredient—regardless of background, passion or age.
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OUTER CIRCLE ANNIVERSARY TRAIL
Following an 18th century railway line that begins at Alamein and takes in Canterbury Bridge and the former East Kew goods yard, this popular trail lets you combine your morning cycling commute with a local history lesson. HAWTHORN AQUATIC & LEISURE CENTRE
Offering group fitness classes that range from Zumba to boxing along with a 50-meter heated lap pool, this newly renovated aquatic and leisure centre makes keeping fit a breeze. Grace St, Hawthorn (off Glenferrie Rd) KOONUNG CREEK TRAIL
Spanning the Eastern Freeway from Springvale Road in Kew via Koonung Creek, this off-road trail is a hit with Boroondara’s serial cyclists. If you’re not in a rush, turn off at Bushy Creek Trail—a peaceful wetland area frequented by local birdlife. GARDINERS CREEK TRAIL
Meandering alongside postcardpretty Gardiners Creek, this shared use bicycle and walking path doubles as a tour of Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. It also connects with the riverside Capital City Trail. 38
BOROONDARA SPORTS COMPLEX
Three outdoor pools, including 50m and program pools (heated) and a cold diving pool, a health club boasting state-of-the-art equipment and a sports centre that plays host to everything from netball to martial arts make this recreational centre an essential fixture for the athletic all-rounder. 271C Belmore Rd, Balwyn North WILLSMERE - CHANDLER PARK
Unfolding over 23 hectares and featuring a labyrinth of walking paths fringed by rare flora and fauna, the Willsmer-Chandler Park is a bushwalker’s fantasy. It also offers cycling routes alongside the Yarra and billabongs that serve as prime birdwatching perches. Enter via Willow Grove, East Kew
ASHBURTON POOL & RECREATION CENTRE
This family-friendly leisure centre plays host to children’s swimming lessons, a popular health club and an indoor stadium that’s the backdrop for local badminton, volleyball and soccer tournaments. 8 Warner Ave, Ashburton BOROONDARA TENNIS CENTRE
Brushing up your backhand? This state-of-the-art facility is home to 23 outdoor courts and coaching programs that cater for rookies to seasoned pros. Cnr Bulleen and Thompsons Rds, Balwyn North FREEWAY GOLF COURSE
What do you get when you cross an 18-hole layout, sprawling grass fairways and small, manageable greens? This pristine golf course, located on the banks of the Yarra, caters to rookies, pros and everyone in between. 47–49 Columba St, Balwyn 39
TYPICAL LOCAL
In Greythorn, retail managers, teachers and health workers combine family values with a passion for creature comforts and a laid-back routine. Here, fathers ferry sons to soccer practice, best friends embark on tandem shopping missions and Sundays are reserved for barbecues in Greythorn Park.
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1 Neighbourhood cafes don’t come more qualified than moka pot—a sprawling caffeine hub known for perfect capuccinos and heaven-sent buttermilk pancakes. It also offers breakfast specials for your under-10 brunch enthusiast. 2 If you can’t afford a trip to the Middle East, head to dunyazad —a legendary restaurant known for smoky babaganoush, meltin-your-mouth shish kebabs and weekend belly dancing.
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3 Greythorn is home to one of the country’s dance school doyennes. the gay wightman school of ballet’s perfectionist training regimes are known for turning out world-class ballerinas while luring young dance lovers with hip hop, funk and jazz classes.
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GREYTHORN Surrounded by rambling nature reserves and ruled by independent traders and addictive community spirit, Greythorn is the kind of suburb that could convert the most hardened CBD dweller. Unlike its history-rich neighbours, the precinct bloomed post-1950 but its iconic ethnic eateries, soulful providores and family-owned coffee shops are making a colourful imprint and proving that its defining traditions are still to come. AT A GLANCE
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GREENER PASTURES From native bushland along the banks of the Yarra River to sculpted testaments to gardening history, Boroondara is a plant lover’s paradise. Here are some of its iconic leafy spaces.
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CANTERBURY GARDENS
Home to manicured hedges, artful perennial borders and a weddingready rotunda, this well-loved park —designed in the Gardenesque style that thrived in the early 1900s— could make Charlotte Brontë green. Cnr Canterbury and Balwyn Roads, Canterbury ALEXANDRA GARDENS
Dotted with sculptures by local artist Leopoldine Mimovich, Kew’s Edwardian-era Alexandra Gardens is the kind of leafy retreat made for reclining with a book in the sun. Cnr Cotham and Gellibrand Sts, Kew
GRACE PARK
Featuring striking oak trees and a historic tennis club that once counted Pat Cash among its members, this stately park is the stuff of local legend. If you have kids in tow, the refurbished playground offers everything from flying foxes to a giant sandpit. Hilda Crescent, Hawthorn
STUDLEY PARK
This fabled park—which combines Yarra panoramas with dramatic native foliage—lures picnickers from everywhere. It’s also home to the historic Studley Park Boathouse, where water enthusiasts can hire canoes and kayaks or swap the exercise for lunch at the outdoor cafe. 1 Boathouse Rd, Kew CENTRAL GARDENS
This much-loved Hawthorn park might be a post-lecture hideaway for Swinburne University students but it also attracts dog walkers, runners and visitors with winding paths, flower gardens and shaded enclaves. 32 Henry St, Hawthorn
SURREY GARDENS
Home to one of Australia’s first war memorials and a rare Art Noveau honour roll carved by an iconic Melbourne wood carver, Surrey Gardens is equal parts living history and tranquil charm. Union Rd, Surrey Hills MARANOA GARDENS
Designed by a turn-of-the-century botany enthusiast enamoured by Australian plants, Balwyn’s Maranoa Gardens is a lesson in the offbeat pleasures of native flora. Today, it plays host to a Queensland Firewheel Tree planted in 1924. Yarbatt Ave, Balwyn 43
) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) THE ARTS IN BOROONDARA Meet the creative highlights in Boroondara's lively arts and culture scene. Boroondara’s arts and cultural scene gives locals access to high quality and ground breaking arts experiences all year round with the Hawthorn Arts Centre, Town Hall Gallery and Kew Court House just a hop, skip and a jump away. Summer in Boroondara is also a one of a kind experience with parks across the City activated with free cinema and music events.
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HAWTHORN ARTS CENTRE
The Hawthorn Arts Centre is Boroondara’s flagship cultural, community and entertainment venue and an enduring affirmation of the City’s love affair with the arts. In 2013, the former Hawthorn Town Hall underwent a historic restoration and redevelopment to enhance the visitor experience while leaving features such as soaring ceilings and ornate fixtures intact. The yearly performance program welcomes to the stage some of Australia’s strongest and critically acclaimed performers in theatre, music and dance. When visiting, be sure to pop into Second Empire, an artful café featuring good coffee and inventive breakfast options—the perfect spot to curl up with a paper and escape the bustle of Glenferrie Road. hawthornartscentre.com.au 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn 9278 4770 45
KEW COURT HOUSE
Featuring original leadlight windows and offbeat fixtures from its days as a 19th century court house and police station, Kew Court House combines the sophistication of a modern-day performance venue with the legacy of its colourful past. These days, the space plays host to independent theatre as well as performances by up-and-coming comedy, music and cabaret talent and unique, up close experiences with some of Australia’s most established artists. Those who seek something new and memorable are most sure to find it behind the doors of this charming arts venue. kewcourthouse.com.au 188 High St, Kew 9278 4770
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TOWN HALL GALLERY
Located in the Hawthorn Arts Centre, Town Hall Gallery is Boroondara’s premier public gallery. Its three exhibition spaces serve as the backdrop for ambitious contemporary art shows, public programs and highlights from the gallery’s extensive collection while a curated Community Project Wall supports and showcases Boroondara artists and community groups. Town Hall Gallery also manages The Emporium by Town Hall Gallery, a retail space that stocks one-of-a-kind gifts and handmade goods that cannot be found anywhere else in Melbourne. townhallgallery.com.au 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn 9278 4626
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FESTIVALS & MARKETS From craft markets heavy on homespun charm to special events that offer music in the parks, there’s something for everyone. These are Boroondara’s greatest hits.
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CAMBERWELL FRESH FOOD MARKET
third and fifth saturday of every month, 8am to 1pm Heaving with colour-burst fruit, organic vegetables and ethically reared meat courtesy of Victorian producers, this well-loved, accredited farmers market is a feast for the senses. boroondara.vic.gov.au/farmers-market
every tuesday, thursday and friday, 7am to 7pm saturday 7am to 5pm Quality is religion at this local market, which sees third-generation stallholders sell everything from organic lamb and fresh oysters to salumi and smallgoods. camberwellfreshfoodmarket.com.au
HAWTHORN CRAFT MARKET
DINE IN DINE OUT
first sunday of every month, 10am to 3pm Held at Camberwell Civic Centre, this craft fiends’ heaven features offbeat collectibles, one-of-a-kind jewellery and handmade gifts dreamed up by local artisans and makers. boroondara.vic.gov.au/craft-market
august Featuring wine tastings, food stalls and a high-voltage after-hours jazz lounge, this festival is a tribute to Camberwell’s rising culinary scene. dineindineout.com.au
ROTARY'S CAMBERWELL SUNDAY MARKET
every sunday, 6.30am to 12.30pm An institution for antique obsessives and die-hard vintage lovers, this sprawling trash and treasure market is the stuff of Sunday ritual. Make sure you get there early. sundaymarket.com.au
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SUMMERTIME CINEMA
december Boroondara’s lush parklands lure film buffs with cult classics and celluloid greats. www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/ summertime-cinema HAWTHORN CRAFT MARKET
december Creative types spread yuletide cheer in the form of homespun gifts, striking jewellery and inventive children’s toys. Santa is set to make a cameo. www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/craftmarket MALING ROAD KRISTKINDL FESTIVAL SURREY HILLS MUSIC FESTIVAL
november Leafy Surrey Hills plays host to an dynamic lineup of homegrown performers, local bands and world beats. www.surreyhillsnc.org.au/whats-shnc/ surrey-hills-music-festival ASHBURTON COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
november Street parades, roving performers and kid-friendly activities rule Ashburton’s big-hearted nod to community spirit. www.ashburtonshopping.com.au 50
december Boroondara’s heritage enclave recreates the magic of a European festive season via gift-making, performances, food stalls and rides. www.malingroad.com.au
GLENFERRIE ROAD FESTIVAL
may The inner east’s favourite street party draws music lovers and culinary addicts with local bands, food stalls and an electric atmosphere. www.glenferrie.com.au BALWYN NORTH MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
february Globetrotting food stalls, overseas performers and offbeat street theatre play a starring role in this colourful expression of neighbourhood charm. www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/festivals BOROONDARA SUSTAINABLE LIVING FESTIVAL
february This celebration of all things eco-conscious features beekeeping displays, wildlife gardening workshops and tips on becoming waste-wise. www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/livingfor-our-future
BURWOOD VILLAGE FESTIVAL
may An animal farm, miniature rides and craft workshops make this bustling street fair the last word in family fun. www.burwoodvillage.com.au BOROONDARA EISTEDDFOD
may This much-anticipated annual competition doubles as an incubator for Boroondara’s future singers and musicians. www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/eisteddfod
KEW COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
march Running since 1974, this well-loved festival is equal parts music and spectacle. www.kewfestival.org
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LIFE’S LITTLE ESSENTIALS BASIC INFORMATION Melbourne is the capital of Victoria, Australia’s most densely populated state. It spans 237, 629 kilometres and is home to approximately 5.71 million people. time zone utc + 10 (aest) dial code + 613 TIPPING Although tipping is not compulsory in Australia, if you’re happy with the service, you can tip ten percent on top of the bill. BUSINESS HOURS 9am–5:00pm, Monday-Friday. SHOPPING TIMES Shops, department stores and retail centres in Boroondara are typically open 9am–5:00pm, Monday-Friday. Some extend business hours later on a Thursday or Friday and some may open Saturday’s and/or Sundays. GETTING AROUND trams, trains and buses Boroondara’s suburbs are easy to reach from the Melbourne CBD by tram, train or bus. For journey planning or for more information, visit the Public Transport Victoria website at ptv.vic.gov.au 52
by train—The Alamein, Lilydale and Belgrave train lines run directly through Boroondara and connect with key shopping and education precincts at Glenferrie Station and Camberwell Station. The Glen Waverley train line also follows parkland along the municipality’s southern border. by tram—Trams are an iconic transport feature in Melbourne, and Boroondara is only a 25 minute tram ride from the CBD. Tram routes 48 and 109 gain access to northern suburbs including Kew and Balwyn and tram routes 70 and 75 gain access to middle and southern suburbs including Hawthorn and Camberwell. Tram routes 16 and 72 also extend from the Melbourne CBD and run north/south within the municipality. by bus—There are a multitude of bus services in the area. For further information on buses visit the Public Transport Victoria website. by bicycle—Grab your bike and ride the Yarra Trail and Gardiners Creek Trail to get to Boroondara. It’s a beautiful 8km ride along the river parklands. EMERGENCY CONTACTS Dial 000 for 24-hour emergency response services including fire, ambulance and police. Call 131 444 for non-emergency police assistance.
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Ashwood for quality vintage, make a beeline for the Salvation Army Op Shop
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A uburn Village plays host to Watershed Union, a shrine to industrial furniture
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B alwyn shop kilts and offbeat gifts at House of Scotland
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B elford Court Vibe Therapies is shorthand for ayurvedic healing and massages
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B ellevue french patisserie Bar Sur Loup is a local nod to paris’ backstreets
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B elmore Heights Pure Italian is the place to go for sublime antipasto
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B oroondara Served hot off the pan, authentic European cuisine is Balwyn Larder’s specialty
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Burwood/Camberwell Rd home to an array of indoor and outdoor dining, Jeff ’s Shed is a homemakers paradise
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Burwood Village The Rustic Table doles out excellent cheese and velvety chianti
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Riversdale Station this busy station serves nearby Camberwell High School
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Canterbury Rd this busy thoroughfare is an antique addict’s paradise
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Riversdale Village Elizabeth Chong Cooking School dispenses Chinese culinary mastery
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Canterbury Village nearby Monomeath Ave is home to a nineteen forties mansion purchased by Kylie Minogue
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Solway nearby Central Recording Studio is a fledgling musician’s mecca
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C hurch St sherbet colours and homespun fabrics star at kid’s retailer Maiike
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South Camberwell A history buff ’s paradise Sebra Prints stocks rare lithographs from the 17th century
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C otham Village neighbourhood brunch mainstay Cru morphs into a wine bar at night
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Deepdene head to Snow Pony for an imaginative take on brunch
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Dickens Corner unleash your inner jeweller with a class at Harmony Beads
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Through Rd flawless flat whites rule at soulful local hangout Miss Franks
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Glenferrie artful drinkery Nevermind Bar is known for week-long good times
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Glenferrie Hill tiki art is religion at much-loved gallery Kustom Lane
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Golf Links Village cupcake shop Sophisticakes is known for celestial baked treats