Guidebook for Maidstone
Food Scene
If you have never had pancakes with steak, pancakes with fish, pancakes with chips, pancakes with chocolate and bananas or other wacky combos, this is the place to go to. Plus it is open 24 hours!
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The Pancake Parlour
120-200 Rosamond RdIf you have never had pancakes with steak, pancakes with fish, pancakes with chips, pancakes with chocolate and bananas or other wacky combos, this is the place to go to. Plus it is open 24 hours!
Large portioned slow cook steaks cooked to your liking. If this is for you, this is the place to be at dinner time!
Hog's Australia's Steakhouse Highpoint
200 Rosamond RoadLarge portioned slow cook steaks cooked to your liking. If this is for you, this is the place to be at dinner time!
If you enjoy eating a lot (I mean a lot!) and good humour written all over the menu, this is the place to be. It is a laid back and the food portion is extremely generous. Service is great as well.
Lazy Moe's
1042 Western HighwayIf you enjoy eating a lot (I mean a lot!) and good humour written all over the menu, this is the place to be. It is a laid back and the food portion is extremely generous. Service is great as well.
If you really cannot avoid a maccas run, this place is open 24 hours just for you.
McDonald's Footscray
190-200 Ballarat RdIf you really cannot avoid a maccas run, this place is open 24 hours just for you.
For the sweet toothed or the sweethearts. You cannot miss spending time here delving into so many different types of desserts all made from the one and only most important ingredient of all: chocolate!
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Max Brenner Chocolate Bar
210 Lonsdale StFor the sweet toothed or the sweethearts. You cannot miss spending time here delving into so many different types of desserts all made from the one and only most important ingredient of all: chocolate!
Good value for money and quality, freshly made, ALL YOU CAN EAT authentic Japanese cuisine in the heart of Footscray.
Okami Japanese Restaurant
84 Hopkins StGood value for money and quality, freshly made, ALL YOU CAN EAT authentic Japanese cuisine in the heart of Footscray.
Enjoy an International Buffet locally, good value for money, nice food, and suitable for all ages.
Braybrook Hotel
353 Ballarat RdEnjoy an International Buffet locally, good value for money, nice food, and suitable for all ages.
Situated just inside the outskirts of the Footscray CBD, crowds of people are drawn to this corner every night for their inventive burgers and hot dogs. Good source of fast food.
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8bit
8 Droop StSituated just inside the outskirts of the Footscray CBD, crowds of people are drawn to this corner every night for their inventive burgers and hot dogs. Good source of fast food.
This is the gathering place for Vietnamese PHO lovers. Not only this restaurant but all along this section of Hopkins Street in Footscray is known for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
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Pho Hung Vuong Saigon Restaurant
128 Hopkins StThis is the gathering place for Vietnamese PHO lovers. Not only this restaurant but all along this section of Hopkins Street in Footscray is known for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
All along this section of Nicholson Street is African Town, a place of gathering for all (not just those who hail from Africa) who are into the culinary niche of Sudan, Nigeria, Ethiopia and other nations of the desert continent.
African Town
161 Nicholson StAll along this section of Nicholson Street is African Town, a place of gathering for all (not just those who hail from Africa) who are into the culinary niche of Sudan, Nigeria, Ethiopia and other nations of the desert continent.
If you're in a hurry for food and want pizza, these guys do pick up and home delivery.
Domino's Pizza Maribyrnong
13 Wests RdIf you're in a hurry for food and want pizza, these guys do pick up and home delivery.
Entertainment & Activities
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
King StreetMelbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd (Parkville) station
Home of the greatest race of all, the Melbourne Cup.
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Flemington Racecourse
Home of the greatest race of all, the Melbourne Cup.
If you're really keen on catching the latest movies, drive 5 minutes up the road and you're there!
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HOYTS
La Trobe StreetIf you're really keen on catching the latest movies, drive 5 minutes up the road and you're there!
This is where the annual Royal Melbourne Show is held, along with other major events.
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Recinto Ferial de Melbourne
Epsom RoadThis is where the annual Royal Melbourne Show is held, along with other major events.
Shopping
It's the second largest shopping centre in Melbourne. There is a fresh food market open till 10pm every night including a butcher and fish monger. It is also home to Myer, David Jones, Apple Store, Samsung, Woolworths, Big W, 4 separate food courts, Hoyts Cinemas, and a range of restaurants. It is open 24 hours for last minute shopping right before Christmas. Ample free parking available throughout.
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The Bavarian Highpoint
120-200 Rosamond RdIt's the second largest shopping centre in Melbourne. There is a fresh food market open till 10pm every night including a butcher and fish monger. It is also home to Myer, David Jones, Apple Store, Samsung, Woolworths, Big W, 4 separate food courts, Hoyts Cinemas, and a range of restaurants. It is open 24 hours for last minute shopping right before Christmas. Ample free parking available throughout.
Getting Around
This is the nearest railway station that can take you straight into the CBD in 15 minutes. It's only accessible by car from the house so you'll need to drive there (3.5km away), but there is free parking available.
West Footscray Station
This is the nearest railway station that can take you straight into the CBD in 15 minutes. It's only accessible by car from the house so you'll need to drive there (3.5km away), but there is free parking available.
The major railway station in the area. If you take the bus or tram to the train station, this is where you will end up at (West Footscray Railway Station is actually closer, but the buses and tram do not go there).
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Footscray Station
Irving StreetThe major railway station in the area. If you take the bus or tram to the train station, this is where you will end up at (West Footscray Railway Station is actually closer, but the buses and tram do not go there).
The airport is about a 25 minute drive, with no toll roads in the way.
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Melbourne Airport
Arrival DriveThe airport is about a 25 minute drive, with no toll roads in the way.
Essentials
Open 7am to 10pm everyday, you'll find all you will need here for your groceries
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Woolworths Highpoint West
200 Rosamond RdOpen 7am to 10pm everyday, you'll find all you will need here for your groceries
Not a fan of the major supermarkets? This is the alternative.
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ALDI Maribyrnong
11 Edgewater BlvdNot a fan of the major supermarkets? This is the alternative.
A bulk billing and easy to access medical clinic, dental clinic and onsite pharmacy.
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Edgewater Medical Centre
46 Edgewater BlvdA bulk billing and easy to access medical clinic, dental clinic and onsite pharmacy.
This bulk billing medical clinic opens from 8am to 11pm. Parking is not available on site but it is only 1-2 minutes away.
Millennium Medical Centre
47 Paisley StThis bulk billing medical clinic opens from 8am to 11pm. Parking is not available on site but it is only 1-2 minutes away.
Western Hospital station
The local public hospital with a 24 hour emergency ward.
Carnovale Pharmacy & Supercare Pharmacy
149 Somerville RdThe closest pharmacy open 24 hours.
Chemist Warehouse Maribyrnong
56 Hampstead RdThe closest discount pharmacy.
The exclusive, 'other alternative' grocery and everything-in-the-one-place-type-shopping-thingy.
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Costco Docklands
381 Footscray RdThe exclusive, 'other alternative' grocery and everything-in-the-one-place-type-shopping-thingy.
A large family friendly swim centre with sauna, spa, lap pool and general pool with beach entry. There is also a gym here for a good workout.
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Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre
1 Aquatic DrA large family friendly swim centre with sauna, spa, lap pool and general pool with beach entry. There is also a gym here for a good workout.
If you fancy a work out that suits your schedule, then this is the place to be. It's a 24 hour gym!
Zoom Fitness 24/7 Gym
287 Ballarat RdIf you fancy a work out that suits your schedule, then this is the place to be. It's a 24 hour gym!
A large purpose built gymnasium for the fitness fanatic. There is also a child-minding service available here.
Crunch Fitness Highpoint
120-200 Rosamond RdA large purpose built gymnasium for the fitness fanatic. There is also a child-minding service available here.
Parks & Nature
This is a great place to relax, have a picnic, BBQ or watch other people exercise. The park is fairly large, by the river and great for running around and ball games.
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Footscray Market
18 Irving StThis is a great place to relax, have a picnic, BBQ or watch other people exercise. The park is fairly large, by the river and great for running around and ball games.
This is only a 5 minute walk from the house and is fantastic for a BBQ and for the kids. There is a generous playground and a large footy oval too. Neighbours often bring their dogs here for a bit of exercise.
Scovell Reserve
1 Scovell CrescentThis is only a 5 minute walk from the house and is fantastic for a BBQ and for the kids. There is a generous playground and a large footy oval too. Neighbours often bring their dogs here for a bit of exercise.