We are central to all major roads leading to the city of Melbourne from the northern and eastern suburbs.

Melbourne's Outer Circle Rail Trail is a well developed eighteen-kilometre walking and cycling route along an abandoned railway corridor from Fairfield to East Malvern. The trail has a sealed surface and is suitable for wheelchairs and all types of bikes and. History boards along the route tell will keep you informed of the railway's early days.

We are a five minute-stroll from the beautiful Fairfield Park Boathouse on the Yarra River where you can enjoy excellent cuisine or a simple Devonshire tea.The Fairfield shopping strip is a vibrant hub of activity where you will find a variety of alfresco and cafés and restaurants serving Indian, Japanese, Greek, Asian and other international foods.

We are on the direct train link to the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Tennis Centre and Rod Laver Arena, the city with its shops, museums and art galleries, theatres and all other points of interest in the Melbourne region 

• Northcote Leisure Centre –  indoor and outdoor swimming
• bike trails & walking paths along the Yarra River

• Golf at Yarra Bend & Ivanhoe
• picnic & barbecues in the parks