Things to do in Toorak
A curated neighbourhood guide — walks, culture, food, and local favourites.
Toorak Road between St Georges Road and Mathoura Road hosts a concentrated stretch of upscale boutiques, jewellers, and European-style cafés. It's the social and commercial heart of the suburb, busy on weekday mornings and Saturday afternoons.
A quieter alternative to Toorak Village, Hawksburn Village on Malvern Road offers a tight cluster of independent food shops, wine merchants, and neighbourhood restaurants. It has a more relaxed pace than the main strip.
A well-maintained local reserve on Wallace Avenue with open grass areas, a playground, and tennis courts managed by Stonnington Council. It's a genuine neighbourhood park used by locals rather than a tourist destination.
A National Trust-managed 1840s mansion set on expansive grounds at the corner of Williams Road and Lechlade Avenue, South Yarra — directly adjacent to Toorak. The house and gardens offer a rare glimpse of colonial-era Melbourne elite life.
A linear strip of reserves running along Orrong Road, popular with dog walkers and joggers. Less manicured than formal parks, it gives a sense of the leafy, plane tree-lined streetscapes Toorak is genuinely known for.