Guidebook for Kensington

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Guidebook for Kensington

Food Scene

Great for coffee and a decent breakfast at reasonable prices as well as tasty lunches, again just a short walk.
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Fruits of Passion
188 Bellair St
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Great for coffee and a decent breakfast at reasonable prices as well as tasty lunches, again just a short walk.

Everything Else

OPENING IN 2023: If you're looking to go swimming or have a quick gym session then the newly refurbished Leisure Centre is over the road (5 second walk). Brand new facilities to the community, including a 25-metre pool, a water play area, health and wellness areas, a new wrap-around café with four multiple access points, three indoor multi-sports courts, program rooms, community spaces and better integration with JJ Holland Park.
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Kensington Community Recreation Centre YMCA
111 Altona St
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OPENING IN 2023: If you're looking to go swimming or have a quick gym session then the newly refurbished Leisure Centre is over the road (5 second walk). Brand new facilities to the community, including a 25-metre pool, a water play area, health and wellness areas, a new wrap-around café with four multiple access points, three indoor multi-sports courts, program rooms, community spaces and better integration with JJ Holland Park.

Entertainment & Activities

If you're into the horse races then Flemington is the home of racing. Close by, with regular racing events including the world famous Race That Stops a Nation - The Melbourne Cup, held in November.
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Flemington Racecourse
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If you're into the horse races then Flemington is the home of racing. Close by, with regular racing events including the world famous Race That Stops a Nation - The Melbourne Cup, held in November.

Shopping

Just two stops on the train, Bourke St Mall in Melbourne CBD has all the shops you could wish for - David Jones, Myers, H&M, and more couture boutiques if you're that way inclined
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Bourke Street Mall
Bourke Street Mall
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Just two stops on the train, Bourke St Mall in Melbourne CBD has all the shops you could wish for - David Jones, Myers, H&M, and more couture boutiques if you're that way inclined

Essentials

Just a 15 minute walk away if you require a "big food shop" - there is a Foodworks that is much closer.
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Woolworths Newmarket Plaza
338 Racecourse Rd
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Just a 15 minute walk away if you require a "big food shop" - there is a Foodworks that is much closer.
Usual small supermarket with a selection of fruit, veg, meet and a bottle shop if required.
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FoodWorks
484 Macaulay Rd
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Usual small supermarket with a selection of fruit, veg, meet and a bottle shop if required.

Getting Around

South Kensington Train Station has regular trains (every 10 -20 minutes depending on time of day) into the CBD (2 stops away - it takes 7 minutes to get to Southern Cross and 10 minutes to Flinders St).
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South Kensington station
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South Kensington Train Station has regular trains (every 10 -20 minutes depending on time of day) into the CBD (2 stops away - it takes 7 minutes to get to Southern Cross and 10 minutes to Flinders St).
Kensington Railway Station is a little further away than South Kensington Station, however it is close to bars, cafes and restaurants so a great place for a bite to eat or a drink before/ after getting the train.
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Kensington Station
Macaulay Rd / Bellair St
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Kensington Railway Station is a little further away than South Kensington Station, however it is close to bars, cafes and restaurants so a great place for a bite to eat or a drink before/ after getting the train.

Parks & Nature

Beautiful park with an oval, childs play area, soccer pitch and rugby & cricket pitches. Many people walk their dogs here also. Literally out the front door and over the road. Also some electric BBQs and picnic tables for public use next to the playground.
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J J Holland Park
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Beautiful park with an oval, childs play area, soccer pitch and rugby & cricket pitches. Many people walk their dogs here also. Literally out the front door and over the road. Also some electric BBQs and picnic tables for public use next to the playground.