Hotels near Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre

If you'd like to get a taste of Melbourne student life, check out Monash University in Clayton. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries in the area – your cultural tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and cafes, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Melbourne has many other landmarks that you might want to see, such as Melbourne Cricket Ground and Melbourne Central.

If Mulgrave Private Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Melbourne.

Explore the great outdoors at Tirhatuan Wetlands Conservation Reserve, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Make time to visit the spas and shops while you're in the area.

Explore the great outdoors at Starlight Reserve, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Make time to visit the spas and shops while you're in the area.

Want to race? You could pay a visit to Sandown Racecourse located 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from central Melbourne. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and cafes, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Melbourne has lots of other activities, such as Melbourne Cricket Ground and Marvel Stadium.

Catch an event at Sandown Greyhound Racing Club during your trip to Melbourne. Visit the shops and cosy cafes in this walkable area.