Dights Falls, in Clifton Hill is where the Merri Creek and Yarra River join and is a short walk from Parkside – kayaker and picnicers are found in this area – cycle paths are plenty which pass through the Collingwood Children’s Farm found on the Yarra River Trail which follows the Yarra River from the city to Dights Falls, where it meets the Merri Creek Trail.
Studley Park an extensive parkland which merges with the larger Yarra Bend Park, contains Dights Falls and features a marvelous public golf course, sports grounds and areas of natural forest.
Cycling is a big attraction in this area and major off-road routes include Yarra River Trail, which runs through Clifton Hill, Moonee Ponds Creek Trail, Maribyrnong River Trail, Flemington Road, Dynon Road, Footscray Road, St Kilda Road.
Yarra Bend Golf Course
The Yarra Bend Golf Course is situated in Yarra Bend Park, Fairfield, only 4 km from the Melbourne CBD. The majestic Yarra River hugs the edges of this scenic course, providing picturesque views of the river and rocky cliffs. Well known as one of Melbourne's premier public courses for years, Yarra Bend features high quality greens and sculptured fairways
Collingwood Leisure Centre
A wonderful outdoor 50 metre solar heated pool; indoor heated 25 metre pool, Pilates, Yoga, Aerobics, Gymnasium classes. There are plenty of masseurs in the area.
MCG - Melbourne Cricket Ground
Direct access to MCG from Clifton Hill Railway Station by bus, or train (5 minutes)
Tennis Centre
Accessible by train (2 stops) or bus down Hoddle St
Historic Studley Park Boathouse
Kew, is only 10 minutes from the city centre and offers visitors the opportunity to dine in the restaurant, relax over a lighter meal in the indoor/outdoor café, or have a light snack from the kiosk while enjoying sweeping views of the Yarra River and natural bushland. You can also hire row boats, canoes and kayaks from the oldest operating boathouse in Australia.
The Fitzroy Gardens are
26 hectares (64 acres) located on the southeastern edge of the Melb Central Business District in East – Set within the gardens are:
- an ornamental lake
- kiosk and cafe
- Conservatory
- Cooks Cottage
- Sinclair’s Cottage (Visitor information)
- Model Tudor village
- Fountains and sculptures
- Band Pavilion
- the Rotunda
- the fairy tree
Collingwood Children’s Farm
15 min walk from ParkSidestay , was established in 1979 by the local community with the support of the former City of Collingwood. The farm is a fully functioning traditional farm, with animals, vegetable gardens and the rest. Fresh milk and eggs are for sale,
Hospitals
There are around 30 public hospitals and 13 health service organizations in the metropolitan part of Melbourne. The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of the premier institutions in the city providing tertiary health care and known for its various clinical research undertakings. Clifton Hill’s excellent public transport both bus and train means you can get to the major hospitals within 10- - 15 minutes.
The Austin Hospital is a public hospital located in the Heidelberg suburb. It was founded in 1892 as a mental institution but later on became a hospital system in the 1960s. The Austin Hospital is known for its clinical researches and teaching services. It is part of Austin Health along with Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre.
Other major hospitals in Melbourne include The Alfred Hospital, St. Vincent’s Hospital and Epworth Hospital. St. Vincent’s Hospital is a major private hospital located in the Fitzroy/Clifton Hill area. Street.
Educational Institutions in Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is one of the top universities in the country and the world. It is the second oldest in Australia and is a member of the lobby group “Group of Eight” as well as the Sandstone universities. The main campus is situated in the Parkville suburb very near Melbourne Central Business District and there is a bus that goes direct from Clifton Hill Railway Station to the University – the station is a five minute walk from ParkSide Stay.
Other notable universities in the city include La Trobe University, RMIT University, Swinburne University of Technology, Deakin University, Victoria University, Australian Catholic University and University of Ballarat.
La Trobe University, RMIT, Swinburne University of Technology, Victoria University are all close to ParkSide Stay and public transport from Clifton Hill makes easy access to these major institutions.
Local schools:
Gold St primary school
Spensley St primary School
Steiner School, Richmond
Princess St School
Eateries, Restaurants, Bars
The choice of cafés, restaurants, bakeries, ice creameries and organic outlets throughout the area are plenty and in Brunswick St, Fitzroy, you can enjoy a stroll down the strip and lose yourself in the smell of fresh coffee. Cafes and bars along Brunswick Street like Retro and Vertigo are great places to sit and watch the world go by. At night the whole place lights up with tapas bars, Latin American clubs, pubs, comedy bars and jazz clubs.
Art Galleries
Clifton Hill is close to all of Melbourne major art galleries – it takes 8 mins by train to Flinders St where you find the:
- National Gallery of Victoria
- Ian Potter Gallery
- RMIT Gallery
- Gabrielle Pizzi Gallery
- Aboriginal art galleries
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