Top things to do in Essendon
Essendon is the most established northern suburb in metropolitan Melbourne with a large dense population. There are many things to do, both day and night.
Here is a list of things to do, but in no particular order:
DFO Essendon
Home of over 120 Australian and international brands with generously discounted prices, DFO Essendon has a large selections of fashion, children’s wear, footwear, handbags/luggage, homewares, jewellery and much much more. There are also cafes and food courts to re-energise hungry shoppers. Parking here is also free and it is easily assessable off the Calder Freeway.
DFO Essendon is widely popular among locals and overseas travellers. Credit image: www.melbournepoint.com.au
Montgomery Park
Residences in Essendon have indulged with large selections of natural reserves. The local council has recently upgraded facilities in Montgomery Park. Besides its signature long slide, it has large opening spaces for picnics, sport and activities. The playgrounds are great, with a pirate theme sand pit and various equipment to play. The basketball court, BBQ facilities and a rope maze are also very popular among locals. Children are guaranteed to have a great time here.
5 Mile Creek Reserve
If you are looking to wind down from the intense office lifestyle this is the place for you. Look to submerge yourself into mother nature at 5 Mile Creek Reserve. The surrounding walking track covers a total distance of 3.4 kms. You can walk along the creek or among unique native vegetation, with many places to bird watch too.
5 Mile Creek Reserve. Credit image: http://www.beat.com.au
Essendon Traffic School
An incredibly designed traffic school for young kids. This mini road set up features road signs, railway bells and traffic lights perfectly suited for children aged between 2 to 10 years old. It provides children with a safe environment to socialise, gain confidence, practice their bicycle riding skills and learn about road rules.
Windy Hill Fitness Centre
Windy Hill Fitness Centre is the premier gymnasium and indoor swimming pool in Essendon.
It includes a 25 metre heated indoor pool with a spa and steam room, offering swimming lessons for all ages. There is also a gymnasium with modern fitness equipment for group or private fitness programs.
The Essendon Hotel
Essendon has a large range of café and restaurants, catering locals with cuisines from all over the world. There are pubs and nightclubs boosting the nightlife scene. The Essendon Hotel is in the heart of the suburb. Its a cocktail pub with a modern industrial setting, dedicated to provide quality experiences in dining, functions and events.
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Primrose & Vine
Different from the traditional cellar, Primrose & Vine provide a unique wine bar on its premises. It stores a great range of fabulous local and imported wines, craft beers, gin and even organic sulphite-free wines. Cheese, charcuteri, and wood-fired pizza are also on their menu to pair with the alcohol of your choice.
Bodrum Essendon
Bodrum provides eaters with a cosy and intimate Mediterranean atmosphere. It is considered one of the best restaurants in the northern part of Melbourne, serving fresh seafood and gluten-free dishes.
Bodrum. Credit image: www.facebook.com/bodrumessendon/
Toy Library
Established in 2011 by a voluntary committee of parents, it has a collection of over 2,800 toys available to borrow. It provides children with a huge variety of quality, educational and fun toys to capture their imagination for years. This is quite evolutionary!
Craft Market
Craft Market opens on the last Saturday each month, it provides a large collection of handmade crafts, jewellery, accessories, and plants crafted by the locals. This is a really great way to meet locals within the community and is a fun place to slowdown after a long hard week.
