Village Southland

It’s one of Australia’s biggest shopping centres, with over 400 retailers spread out over 129,180 square metres. If you’re a Cheltenham cinephile, however, the only spot you’ll need to find is Westfield’s Village Cinemas location.

Once you’ve picked up tickets to any of the many current titles this slick cinema is screening, follow a curved golden wall to one of sixteen auditoriums. Two are bone-rattling Vmax theatres and three are devoted to Gold Class viewers, who want to watch the latest blockbusters and international favourites in luxury.

Customers have commented on the helpful staff, accessible screenings that make moviegoing possible for all kinds of audiences, and the clean, comfy seating available in every cinema. For mini cinema fans, there’s even a huge plastic slide in the VJunior auditorium, where little ones can play in the film’s special intermission.

• 1300 555 400

• 1239 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham 3192, Victoria

Bus routes 600, 631, 767, 811, 828, and 922 pass close to Westfield Shopping Centre, and Southland Station on the Frankston Line is but a two minute walk away from the mall.

The centre offers three hours of free parking to all customers, but your Village Cinemas movie ticket gives you an extra free hour. Parking is also totally free after 6pm.