Southern Suburbs Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Brighton featuring heritage elements
Brighton which includes a beach
Brighton featuring a house and a sandy beach
Brighton featuring a house and a beach
Brighton Beach which includes a sandy beach

Where to stay in Southern Suburbs

Brighton featuring a house and a beach

Brighton

Beaches, churches and cafes highlight some notable features of Brighton. Make a stop by Brighton Beach or Elwood Beach while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at North Brighton Station or Middle Brighton Station to get around town.

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Clayton

Bars and shopping are some noteworthy features of Clayton. Make a stop by M-City Monash while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Clayton Station to get around town.

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Cheltenham

Discover Cheltenham, memorable for its shopping. Popular attractions in Cheltenham include Southland Shopping Centre and Victoria Golf Club, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Cheltenham Station.

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Sandringham

Discover Sandringham, memorable for its beaches. Popular attractions in Sandringham include Sandringham Beach and Hampton Beach, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Sandringham Station.

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Hampton

The beaches and restaurants make Hampton worth a stop. Make a stop by Hampton Beach, and jump on the metro at Hampton Station to get around the area.

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Elsternwick

The museums and historical sites make Elsternwick worth a stop. Make a stop by Rippon Lea House and Gardens, and jump on the metro at Elsternwick Station to get around the area.

Elsternwick
Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection

5 out of 5
1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone, VIC
The price is NZ$284 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$284
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (548 reviews)
"Convenient location for a shopping trip to Chadstone. Great hotel. Only thing I didn’t like was the design of the bathroom. Theres no bench at all to put toiletry bags on or to do your makeup, theres just 2 sinks that look like they are plastic kegs with taps attached"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection
ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley

ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley

3.5 out of 5
297 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley, VIC
The price is NZ$150 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$150
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Convenient location
"Convenient location close to the Glen and very clean and comfortable room."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley
Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley

Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley

4.5 out of 5
285 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley, VIC
The price is NZ$191 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
NZ$191
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Amazing location close to shops & restaurants, we have stayed here many times. Some rooms are showin a bit of wear & tear. Beds very comfrable and always lovely staff"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley
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Quest Notting Hill

Quest Notting Hill

4 out of 5
5 Acacia Pl, Notting Hill, VIC
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (284 reviews)
"Beautiful property and the staff were lovely"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Quest Notting Hill
Citadines on Bourke Melbourne

Citadines on Bourke Melbourne

4.5 out of 5
131-135 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC
Stay at this 4.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,967 reviews)
"Had a really nice stay. The place is clean and comfortable, with plenty of great restaurants just a short walk away. Very close to the city centre, which makes it perfect for exploring."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Citadines on Bourke Melbourne
Meriton Suites Melbourne

Meriton Suites Melbourne

5 out of 5
140 King St, Melbourne, VIC
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (709 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Meriton Suites Melbourne
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Monash University

Monash University

4/5(340 reviews)

Explore the campus of Monash University during your visit to Melbourne. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its charming cafes.

Monash University
Chadstone Shopping Mall

Chadstone Shopping Mall

4.5/5(484 reviews)

During your trip to Melbourne, you can enjoy retail therapy at Chadstone Shopping Mall. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

Chadstone Shopping Mall
Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach

4.5/5(642 reviews)

Get away from the business of the city in this smart seaside suburb. Relax on the beach, and check out the sea baths and colourful "bathing boxes".

Brighton Beach
Elwood Beach

Elwood Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Elwood Beach during your travels in Melbourne? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Elwood Beach
Sandringham Beach

Sandringham Beach

4/5(9 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Sandringham Beach during your travels in Melbourne? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Sandringham Beach
Crown Casino

Crown Casino

4/5(3,751 reviews)

Why not roll the dice by visiting Crown Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Melbourne? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Crown Casino

Activities

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

NZ$124
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour
From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos

From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos

NZ$179
per adult
From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Day Tour with Bilingual Driver

Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Extended–Top Stops&London Bridge

NZ$62
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Extended–Top Stops&London Bridge
Reverse Great Ocean Road & Rainforest Tour with Lunch

Reverse Great Ocean Road & Rainforest Tour with Lunch

NZ$163
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Reverse Great Ocean Road & Rainforest Tour with Lunch
Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, and Chocolate Tour

Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

NZ$146
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour
Melbourne: Phillip Island Tour & Penguin Parade

Melbourne: Phillip Island Tour & Penguin Parade

NZ$180
per adult
Melbourne: Phillip Island Tour & Penguin Parade
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Cities near Southern Suburbs

Southbank featuring a high-rise building, a city and a bridge

Melbourne