Beginning on southern slopes of the Great Dividing Range, the Yarra River weaves its way through the forested hills of the Yarra Ranges and through the city of Melbourne before its journey ends at the mouth of Port Phillip Bay. Explore the Yarra and take in its natural beauty on a calming river cruise, take an enlivening walk along the Capital City Trail, or settle in for a beautiful sunset along the grassy bank.
A key feature of Melbourne’s identity, the Yarra is an integral part of the city’s natural environment that’s long been of spiritual and cultural significance to the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation.
One of the most prestigious tennis venues in Australia, the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club is an iconic Melbourne institution—appreciated by players and fans across the globe. Comprising stunning and meticulously groomed grass courts, Plexicushion courts and fully-lit all-weather en tout cas courts, the club offers a seamless year-round service and plays host to the world’s most elite players.
489 Glenferrie Road
Kooyong 3144
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Off-court, the clubhouse caters to all needs. The intimate members-only lounge is ideal for a post-match conversation over drinks around the fireplace, while the magnificent function rooms unite the prestigious community for social events throughout the year.
Sprawling, peaceful and steeped in history, Malvern Gardens is built around a natural spring and is recognised by the Victorian Heritage Register. Once a barren, sandy heath-covered stretch of land, the area was transformed into a lush, green English-style park by 19th-century gardener Thomas Pockett, and went on to be the setting for Malvern’s proclamation as a city.
1275/1277 High Street
Malvern 3144
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This monumental transformation of land took 20 years; and given the garden’s beauty, this comes as no surprise. More than a century since its creation, Malvern Gardens continues to be one of Melbourne’s greatest parks.
Designed in 1969 by local architects Kevin Borland and Daryl Jackson, the Harold Holt Swim Centre is built on the site of the original Malvern Swimming Baths and is one of the earliest examples of Brutalist architecture in Victoria.
1409-1413 High Street
Glen Iris 3146
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Distinguished by its bold use of off-form concrete and glass and timber form-work, the centre is an iconic Melbourne landmark—and to this day, it continues to be a source of health and wellbeing for the Stonnington community. Drop in for an invigorating swim followed up with a soothing sauna at Melbourne’s greatest leisure centre.