Tap and Go

Melbourne’s Neighbourhoods Tap and Go

Victor Churchill Paul Gosney

Get out and explore more of Melbourne. All you need is a myki card to board trains, trams and buses that will take you just about anywhere.

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A 50-minute train journey from Flinders Street Station along the Hurstbridge line will take you to Greensborough. Given its name, it may not come as a surprise that this is a suburb with an abundance of parks and reserves. Take a stroll along the main street before finding a table at Mabel Jones, with its relaxed industrial vibe and all-day cafe menu. Once fuelled up, head back over Para Road and meet up with the Plenty River Trail. Stretching for 25 kilometres, it follows the river towards the city, taking in woodlands, bushland and playgrounds. +mabeljones.com.au +banyule.vic.gov.au

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If your idea of a good walk includes browsing for designer fashion and gorgeous homewares, jump on a route 6 tram from Swanston Street in the city to High Street Armadale. With its Victorian streetscape and the heritage-listed Kings Arcade, it has a true village vibe. Whether you’re looking for an outfit for a special night or the perfect accessory, you’ll discover it here. In fact, covetable New Zealand handbag label Deadly Ponies, which

Deadly Ponies Plenty River Trail

makes pieces from soft, ethically sourced leather, chose Armadale for its first Australian store. When you’re finished shopping, duck into Victor Churchill. Sure, it’s a fancy butcher, but there’s also a super-stylish bar where you can sit back and taste the wares, including pâtés, terrines and cured meats from the charcuterie counter. +highstreetarmadale.com.au +deadlyponies.com +victorchurchill.com

Fun in Footscray 1

Jump on the Sunbury, Werribee or Williamstown line train at Flinders Street Station, and you’ll soon be getting off again at Footscray. There’s plenty to check out here because this is a place in transition, with frill-free pho joints neighbouring natural wine bars. Fill your basket at Mesnoy Injera Bakery, Melbourne’s first Ethiopian grocery. When you’re hungry, watch the cooks prepare your meal at the Malaysian restaurant Roti Road. Before you head off, stop for frozen cocktails, craft beers or a glass of wine at Baby Snakes. +Mesnoy Injera Bakery,

77 Irving Place, Footscray

+rotiroad.com.au +babysnakes.com.au

Plan your journey

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