Guidebook for Elwood
Essentials
FoodWorks Elwood
109 Ormond RdClosest shop for groceries. Walking distance.
Closest large supermarket. Offers one hour free parking. Travel by bus also possible.
106 locals recommend
Coles St Kilda
Acland StreetClosest large supermarket. Offers one hour free parking. Travel by bus also possible.
7/11 Ormond Rd
11 Ormond RoadLocal 7-11. MYKI (public transport) card & top ops.
Elwood Family Clinic
384 Glen Huntly RdLocal doctor.
Australia Post - Elwood LPO
102 Ormond RdClosest post office.
Eye Love Optometrists - 1 Hour Glasses
14 Ormond RdOffers 1 hour glasses service.
Sightseeing
Elwood Beach
Best beach in Melbourne!
Everything Else
Elsternwick Station
Closest train station. Direct line into the city.
Parks & Nature
St Kilda beach
Tourist area.
This park by the beach offers a children's playground, large grassed area for ball sports, kiting, etc. Also great for BBQs & picnics (coin operated BBQs).
Point Ormond Rd
This park by the beach offers a children's playground, large grassed area for ball sports, kiting, etc. Also great for BBQs & picnics (coin operated BBQs).
Drinks & Nightlife
Elwood Lounge
49-51 Glen Huntly RdClosest bar/pub. Live music every week.
Blue Tongue Wine Bar
62-64 Ormond RdPopular spot for a drink and/or dinner.
The Milton
134 Ormond RdGreat cocktails, wine, cheese and charcuterie.
Food Scene
Offers free wifi so another great place to work/study. Great for breakfast, lunch or just a coffee. Open for dinner too, but not late.
9 locals recommend
Cafe De Cuba
69 Glen Huntly RdOffers free wifi so another great place to work/study. Great for breakfast, lunch or just a coffee. Open for dinner too, but not late.
Amazing for cakes, pastries, desserts and freshly baked bread.
9 locals recommend
Elwood Patisserie & Bakery
75 Glen Huntly RdAmazing for cakes, pastries, desserts and freshly baked bread.
The Joinery
5 Ormond RdGreat coffee!
Getting Around
We're very lucky that there is an airport shuttle service that travels through to Elwood. The closest drop off point to our house is The Turtle Cafe, 34 Glen Huntly Road, Elwood. Details at https://www.skybus.com.au/fapas/
25 locals recommend
Turtle Cafe
34 Glen Huntly RoadWe're very lucky that there is an airport shuttle service that travels through to Elwood. The closest drop off point to our house is The Turtle Cafe, 34 Glen Huntly Road, Elwood. Details at https://www.skybus.com.au/fapas/