Parkville Place Apartments is located on the northern fringe of the city, close to the CBD and many of Melbourne’s popular attractions. Restaurants, cafes and shopping are close by on Lygon Street and Sydney Road. Melbourne Zoo, Royal Park, Victoria Market and some of Melbourne’s major hospitals, amongst many others facilities and attractions are all in close proximity. There is also easy access to City Link, the airport, trams and railway stations.
Points of Interest
Melbourne Cricket Ground
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is an Australian sports stadium located in Yarra Park in East Melbourne, home to the Melbourne Cricket Club. It is the largest stadium in Australia and holds the world record for the highest light towers at any sporting venue.
Flemington Racecourse
Flemington is the best-known racecourse in Australia. It is the oldest continuing metropolitan racecourse – there have been races here every year since 1840. It is the most significant racing heritage site in the country and in 2006 it was placed on the National Heritage List. Flemington has also been a great centre for horse training. Many of Australia’s most famous trainers have maintained stables at or near the course.
Royal Melbourne Hospital
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is the oldest hospital in Victoria, Australia, built just prior to the gold rush era that led to a boom in Melbourne’s population. RMH City Campus first began as The Melbourne Hospital in 1848 and RMH Royal Park Campus as the Immigrants’ Aid Society in 1853.
