Melbourne in all its glory has some of the most beautiful parks and gardens, as well as a scenic waterfront, all of which us lucky residents get to enjoy! Those who visit Melbourne- and stay at Caroline Apartments- can benefit from this too!
Our Brighton Property is only minutes from famous Brighton Beach, along which fitness enthusiasts run morning and night.
Only 400m from us is the ever popular Church St Health and Fitness centre, (yes, we do sell passes, but even if we didn’t we would still recommend them!!) which has become a staple item for many of our long term guests.
For those who like a view the Middle Brighton Sea Baths has a fantastic gym too, as well as the last remaining original sea baths in Melbourne- established in 1881. Offering a large area for swimming, it’s great for laps or jus a swim. Surrounded by a 450 metre boardwalk and providing shelter from the wind, it’s perfect for time out, taking a stroll, relaxing with a book, or (safely) sunbathing!! So it’s not just for the fitness enthusiasts! The steam room, with scents of healing eucalyptus offers a place to relax and recuperate. Completely encased in glass, enjoy your steam while looking out onto the water… Heaven!!
Middle Brighton Sea Baths
And for our South Yarra guests, you are lucky enough to be walking distance from Melbourne’s premier running track- lovingly known as The Tan. The running track makes its way around The Royal Botanic Gardens. It’s great to start the Tan Track at the bottom of Alexandra Street hill whilst you are fresh and then the rest of the course is a ‘walk in the park’. One lap is approximately 3.87Km…. so it’s your choice to run, jog or walk around and enjoy your surroundings. You will also often see groups of mothers or nannies taking their kids for walks in and around the gardens.
Running around The Tan
Coming up this summer are the Super Sunset Series (SSS). The SSS is a series of community fun runs taking place in some of inner Melbourne’s most renowned locations. Now in its 9th year, the SSS offers the opportunity for runners and walkers alike to participate in summer twilight events over two distances – 4km and 8km. The event caters for all levels of participants, including beginners, intermediate and elite. It is anticipated that the SSS 2010 will attract over 4,000 participants from throughout Victoria. The event offers 4 categories; Adult, Junior, Family and Team. A range of prizes will be available to winners of each category and individual races. All series participants will also receive a FREE SSS 2010 singlet. The race held at the Tan Track, Royal Botanic Gardens will be on Thursday the 28th of January.
Also, coming up soon at the Tan, is the “Go the Tan” run. Go the Tan is Melbourne’s Official Tan time trials. Sprint, jog or walk one lap of the famous 3.87km tan track to receive your official 2010 Tan time.
For you swimmers out there, apart from our beautiful beaches, not far from South Yarra, in Albert Park is the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, locally known as MSAC . With pools for laps, pools for diving and pools for this kids, everyone is covered at MSAC. While you’re there, enjoy the beautiful Albert Part Lake, which also has an excellent running track of 4.69km. Check out this gorgeous view of the CBD from Albert Park. 
So all you fitness fanatics; Get out there and enjoy all the Melbourne has to offer!!!
Anna joined the Front Office team at Caroline Serviced Apartments early 2009, working at both properties while at university, completing a degree in Business, majoring in Tourism and Management, until she was promoted to Assistant Manager of Brighton in September 2009 upon graduating. Anna has proved to be a natural with guest care, and Front Office operations, which has been invaluable in training new team members. Anna is a local Brighton resident and loves living in the area, with the beach on hand, and all the restaurants and café’s to try out! She has a developed quite the travel bug after recently returning from a month travelling the United States, and is looking forward to planning another adventure, whenever that may be! 
