Top things to do in Oakleigh
Oakleigh is a vibrant established suburb known for its eateries and international food. The suburb has many great amenities to enjoy all year round.
Here is a list of things to do, but in no particular order:
Oakleigh Central
Oakleigh Central is the heart of the suburb. Always busy with foot traffic you’ll find more than 40 stores to shop at.
Eaton Mall
Eaton Mall is more than just shopping centre. You can enjoy fantastic food from a wide variety of international cuisines, both indoor and outdoors.
Vanilla Lounge
Vanilla Lounge is probably the most popular restaurant in Eaton Mall. Offering authentic Greek Mediterranean food including meat platters, seafoods of all sorts, lamb souvlaki and some beautiful pastry/sweets to choose from.
Brickmakers Park
Brickmakers Park is connected to the Scotchman’s Creek Trail, making for a great scenic walk or bike ride. It has a fantastic outdoor playground for the kids, a beautiful lake and a bird filled-pond, while you also see a big hill where kids like to roll down from the top. It is a big public space and it will entertain you, your family and friends all day.
Davies Reserve
There is lots to do for people of all ages at Davies Reserve. Another well designed playground including a fun play fort and shaded mulch play area with a digger. The public space also has a few nice exercise station for people wanting to get some fitness during a beautiful walk through the reserve. Davies Reserve also has some BBQ facilities and a shaded area with tables where many families and friends get together to celebrate birthdays and other familiy milestones.
Scotchman’s Run Reserve
Oakleigh is really spoilt for parks, open spaces and reserves. Scotchman’s Run Reserve is another wonderful place to entertain. This place has a baseball field and soccer pitch for those who enjoying playing sport all year round.
Oakleigh Recreation Centre
The Oakleigh Recreational Centre is a very attractive destination. The venue features many amenities including a gymnasium, studio rooms for group fitness sessions, reformer Pilates and a high quality aquatic facility. The Oakleigh Recreation Centre has a 50m swimming lap pool, dive pool, multi-purpose pool and toddler splash and play areas. It is really home to so many different interests, that this place is always widely popular regardless of the weather or time of year.
Smash Splash
Smash splash is used by so many people for so many reasons. It is the ultimate break room experience offer the opportunity to freely and creatively express yourself. You can splat paint everywhere or even splash glass. This is truly a unique experience and can be enjoyed by many.
EscapeXperience
EscapeXperience is a super amazing escape room venue. Great for family, friends and work bonding sessions, set a challenge and find your way out! There are three themes at present, amnesia, burlesque and clockworks to try out. They are not just an escape room, they are a real story telling experience, making it a more meaningful challenge.
World Series Paintball
World Series Paintball is offering both traditional adult paintball and low impact kids paintball (splatball). This place is in fact the largest indoor paintball field in the Southern Hemisphere. Yep, you heard it! The biggest! Regardless of weather, you can enjoy this experience anytime of the year. There are three massive themed fields, a kiosk, viewing area, various meeting and function rooms.
Kalimera Souvlaki Art
Kalimera Souvlaki Art is an avant garde souvlaki bar, featuring healthy Greek cuisine. Try your favourites from, selected meats, quality fresh vegetables delicately wrapped in a delicious pitta bread. Yum!
