What's Brighton like?
In Brighton, you can spend time exploring the churches, cafes and shops. Enjoy this a family-friendly neighbourhood's beach views. Hunt for sand dollars at Brighton Beach and Elwood Beach. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Crown Casino and Melbourne Central.
How to get to Brighton
Flying to:
- Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Brighton
- Melbourne Airport (MEL), 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from Brighton
- Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon), 29.7 mi (47.8 km) from Brighton
Getting to Brighton on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- North Brighton Station
- Middle Brighton Station
- Gardenvale Station
Things to see and do in and around Brighton
What to see in Brighton
- Brighton Beach
- Elwood Beach
Things to do near Brighton:
- Brighton Bathing Boxes (1 mi/1.6 km away)
- Acland Street (2.7 mi/4.3 km away)
- Luna Park (2.8 mi/4.4 km away)
- Palais Theatre (2.8 mi/4.5 km away)
- St Kilda Pier (3.1 mi/5 km away)
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
- Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 19°C)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, September (average 10°C)
- Rainiest months: October, December, November, September (average 70 mm of rainfall)