Yarraville

Less than 10 kilometres from Melbourne's city centre, immaculately preserved Yarraville feels like a world away with its rare glimpses of old village life.

A mix of architectural styles
Yarraville's village nexus of picturesque Anderson and Ballarat streets presents an architectural feast. From the Art Deco Sun Theatre to delightfully refurbished Edwardian and Victorian shopfronts, these streets are lined with quaint neighbourhood cafés, restaurants and shops.

Eclectic shopping
While Melbourne's CBD boasts big name department stores and designer labels, make your way to Yarraville for a more eclectic shopping experience. Wander amidst boutiques, gift shops, bookstores, artisan wares, jewellery and gourmet food and wine.

Local landmark
Don’t miss the beautifully restored Sun Theatre. This Art Deco theatre originally opened in 1938, was briefly a Greek cinema and is today an icon of Melbourne’s film community, screening cult films, classics and recent releases.

Food and wine
You could spend an entire day popping into Yarraville's village cafes, restaurants and bars. Sip a cafe latte in the Bank Gallery Cafe, taste delicious European cakes at Hausfrau and sample wines and cocktails at Acqua e Vino. For lunch or dinner choose from an array of world cuisines including Greek, Italian, Cambodian, Chinese and Modern Australian.

How to get there
By train, catch the Werribee line from Flinders Street or Southern Cross stations. Journey time is approximately 20 minutes.

By car, Yarraville is 15 minutes from the CBD via the Westgate Freeway. Take the Williamstown Road exit.