Eastland Local Guide: Updated for 2024
The beating heart of Ringwood is Eastland Shopping Centre, home to Waterman’s world-class workspace, as well as shopping, dining and entertainment options that cater for the community’s diverse and growing population.
Eastland is located directly across the road from the recently transformed Ringwood Station, which is serviced by both the Lilydale and Belgrave train lines and numerous bus lines. Making it an easy commute to and from the city as well as the rolling hills of the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges.Â
Beyond Eastland, Ringwood is a community hub, with friendly faces, cozy cafes, and serene parks and green spaces.
Parking
At Eastland, parking for the first 3 hours is free and the maximum daily rate is $30.00. There is contended shopping centre parking available from $247.50/mont as well as casual parking discount options you can speak to our service team about.
Public Transport
Ringwood Station is only a two-minute walk away, with the Lilydale and Belgrave train services departing every few minutes. Bus routes 271, 364, 380 and 901 all also leave from Ringwood Station
Caffine Fix
When it comes to coffee, the outer ‘burbs are beginning to give the city caffeine slingers a run for their money and there are plenty of spots that compliment our own in house café! Ringwood is choc-full of trendy cafes, serving up freshly roasted coffee and Instagram worthy brunches that go beyond your standard avo toast.
Brioche By Philip
Coffee and pastries are perhaps one of life’s greatest combos, and for Brioche it’s a specialty!
White Mojo
A chic cafe and a lunch favourite for Waterman members! The ideal place to impress clients before taking them into one of our meeting rooms.
Caffe Stazione
Conveniently located directly across the road from the station for a quick snack fix before or after your commute.
The Coffee Club
Everyone knows The Coffee Club! Making it a nice and easy meeting place if you need to talk business over lunch.
Dining
Ringwood’s foodie scene has improved substantially in recent years, with Eastland’s open-air Town Square precinct breathing new life into the suburb’s dining options. Here you’ll find ideal breakfast, lunch and dinner options in a relaxed, yet contemporary setting.
400 Gradi
2-minute walk from Waterman Eastland
A Melbourne institution for a reason. 400 Gradi’s Ringwood location in Town Square does not disappoint.
Hunky Dory
2-minute walk from Waterman Eastland
Don’t sleep on the crispy pork roll at Phuoc Thanh Bakery! These bahn mi’s regularly top ‘Best in Melbourne’ lists and are a must try.
Yassass – The Greek Way
2-minute walk from Waterman Eastland
Greek food that will make you say Yassass! The best souvas in Ringwood, hands down!
Suburban Rooftop Bar & Dining
2-minute walk from Waterman Eastland
Upscale dining and a beautiful rooftop garden! This is our go-to spot for after work drinks with a weekday happy hour from 4-6pm.
TGI Fridays
2-minute walk from Waterman Eastland
Reliable American options that are sure to satisfy! The hardest decision you’ll have to make here is Ribs? Burgers? Or both?
SSAM Korean BBQ
1-minute drive from Waterman Eastland
Reliable American options that are sure to satisfy! The hardest decision you’ll have to make here is Ribs? Burgers? Or both?
Gyms and Fitness
If getting out into nature is your thing, Ringwood is home to Ringwood Lake and the Mullum-Mullum trail, both just a few short walk from our Eastland workspace. If it’s indoor activity you’re after, check out the gyms and fitness studios nearby and chat with our service team for any deals we might have on offer for Waterman members.
Goodlife Health Clubs
1-minute walk from Waterman Eastland
Anytime Fitness
2-minute drive from Waterman Eastland
Reformation Pilates
1-minute drive from Waterman Eastland
Shopping
If shopping is your game, you’re spoilt for choice in Ringwood. Eastland plays host to major Australian retailers including Myer, David Jones, Woolworths, Coles, Target, Kmart and Big W along with some of the world’s best-known brands including H&M and UNIQLO.
Eastland Shopping Centre
1-minute walk from Waterman Eastland
Costco Wholesale
3-minute drive from Waterman Eastland
Officeworks
4-minute drive from Waterman Eastland
Entertainment
With parks, movies, mini golf and more, the hardest part about working in Ringwood, might be having the time to squeeze work in! Or at the least it’s the perfect way to entertain the kids when you need to bring them to work.
Mullum Mullum Reserve
Frida’s Sip and Paint
4-drive drive from Waterman Eastland
Hoyts
9-minute walk from Waterman Eastland
Holey Money
2-minute walk from Waterman Eastland
Hotels Nearby
While Ringwood might be known as a tourist hotspot, with so much to offer in recent years two stylish hotels have now been built to meet consumer demand.
The Sage Hotel
The Sebel Melbourne
15-Minute drive from Waterman Eastland
Daycare Centres
Need the kids looked after while you get to work (and check out the rest of the local hot spots?) You’re sorted in Ringwood.
Top Kids Childcare & Preschool
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