Chadstone Local Guide: Updated for 2025
Nestled in the heart of Melbourne’s thriving southeast, Chaddy boasts a blend of retail, accessibility and commercial growth.
Uniquely positioned in the southern hemisphere’s largest Shopping Centre (but you already knew that!), anything you need is just a hop, skip and jump away from your desk.Â
Parking
Chadstone Shopping Centre provides free all-day shopping centre parking. We recommend Carpark A, only a short 3-minute walk to Waterman, enter via Chadstone Road or Princes Hwy / Dandenong Road. The car park operates at regular shopping centre business hours.
Public Transport
Chadstone Shopping Centre receives a plethora of bus routes at the Chadstone Bus Interchange, including routes 300, 623 and 767.
The closest train station is Holmesglen station, this is a 10-minute drive or 25-minute walk from our Chadstone workspace. Tram route 3 (stop 3a) is about a 20-minute walk away from Waterman.
Caffeine Fix
There’s a coffee shop around every corner (and on every floor) at Chaddy! We even have our own Cafe inside the centre serving up your daily dose of caffeine or helping you through snack time with a variety of healthy options to choose from. We also have weekly collab coffee sessions with free coffee and networking opportunities so keep an eye out for those.
If you’re looking for a walk and a spot of lunch with your coffee then here’s some recommendations.
Little Sparrow Chadstone
3-minute walk from Waterman Chadstone
Only a stone’s throw from Waterman is this cosy venue. Little Sparrow offers great ambience, artisanal coffee and a range of sweet treats to pair with your morning cup-of-joe.
Industry Beans Chadstone
1-minute walk from Waterman Chadstone
Café Paradiso
4-minute walk from Waterman Chadstone
Neighbouring Waterman Chadstone, Industry Beans offers a luxurious experience where great coffee meets great design.
Dining
Chadstone is a dream for the foodies out there, with a million (well, almost!) options ranging from casual and fast-food, to upscale dining, you’ll never go hungry!
TGI Fridays
5-minute walk from Waterman Chadstone
TGI Friday’s has a mouthwatering American style menu. Check out their weekday deals for some irresistible offers.
Urban Alley Brewery Chadstone
5-minute walk from Waterman Chadstone
Picture a modern and eccentric style pub, specialising in new age spins on your favourite pub classics.
Hella Good Chadstone
7-minute walk from Waterman Chadstone
As the name suggests, the Greek food here really is hella good! From sizzling souvlaki to decadent baklava, every dish is a celebration of Mediterranean flavours.
Meat and Wine Co.
6-minute walk from Waterman Chadstone
Meat & Wine Co is known for having the best steaks around town. If you’re feeling fancy, wine not?
PASTORE
10-minute walk from Waterman Chadstone
Pastore is a culinary paradise, providing upmarket Italian cuisine in a sophisticated setting. Bravo!
Fonda Chadstone
6-minute walk from Waterman Chadstone
Taco ’bout a fiesta! Fonda restaurants serve up a spicy blend of Mexican flavours and festive vibes that’ll have you saying ‘Olé’.
Mama’s Buoi Chadstone
6-minute walk from Waterman Chadstone
With a menu designed for sharing, Mama’s Buoi offers a variety of Vietnamese delicacies sure to feed the body and soul!
Gyms and Fitness
Get your heart pumping in Chadstone! Whether you’re strolling through the shopping centre, hitting the gym for a workout, or enjoying the fresh air at the local Treyvaud Memorial Park, there’s plenty of room to stay active in this vibrant suburb! Did somebody say Pilates?
Love Athletica Pilates
4-minute drive from Waterman Chadstone
KX Pilates Oakleigh
4 to 9-minute drive from Waterman Chadstone
Extreme Mixed Martial Arts
4 to 10-minute drive from Waterman Chadstone
Fitness First Malvern Valley
3-minute drive from Waterman Chadstone
Shopping
Chadstone is known as The Fashion Capital, need we say more?
Chadstone Shopping Centre
1-minute walk from Waterman Chadstone
David Jones, Woolworths, Coles, Myer, Kmart, JB HI FI (and almost any other retailer you can think of!).
Entertainment
Chadstone Shopping Centre now has it’s own entertainment quarter and it’s got plenty of spots to let your hair down so that when it’s time to unwind you can work-hard play-hard!
HOYTS Chadstone
5-minute walk from Waterman Chadstone
Hijinx Hotel Chadstone
6-minute walk from Waterman Chadstone
Holey Moley Chadstone
7-minute walk from Waterman Chadstone
Strike Bowling Chadstone
7-minute walk from Waterman Chadstone
Archie Brothers Chadstone
7-minute walk from Waterman Chadstone
Hotels Nearby
If you’re looking for accommodation in Chadstone, there are plenty of spots to choose from close by but here’s a couple of our recommended ones!
Hotel Chadstone
7-minute walk from Waterman Chadstone
Punthill Apartment Hotels Oakleigh
3-minute drive from Waterman Chadstone
Daycare Centres
Looking for reliable childcare while you tackle your tasks? There’s a couple of convenient options nearby.
Niño Early Learning Adventures Malvern East
7-minute walk from Waterman Chadstone
Paisley Park Early Learning Centre Chadstone
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