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Accommodation for Melbourne Cup Carnival – Derby Day & Oaks Day

Are you traveling to Melbourne for the Melbourne Cup in 2024? The Buckingham International has plenty of available rooms to accommodate you during the race season. How to get there from our hotel: Catch the train from Highett station (500m from the Buckingham) towards Flinders Street. Departing Flinders Street Station: 8.15 AM – 2.55 PM: Express […]

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Bayside Farmers’ Market, Sandringham – 4th Saturday Every Month

Guests staying at The Buckingham are just minutes away from the Bayside Farmers Market… Time: 08:00am-01:00pm Location: Trey Bit Reserve, Jetty Road Sandringham Victoria 3191 Australia Organiser: Rotary Club of Hampton 60+ stalls selling farm fresh seasonal produce and delicious artisan-made gourmet goodies direct from the very best in local quality growers and producers, this […]

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Accommodation for The Australian Open

Are you traveling to Melbourne for the Australian Open in 2024? The Buckingham International has plenty of available rooms to accommodate you during the tennis season. How to get there from our hotel… It is recommended that patrons access the grounds via public transport as parking is limited and subject to capacity. Our hotel is […]

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Sustainable Business Awards Gala (5 minute drive from our hotel!)

Don’t miss your chance to attend the Kingston Sustainable Business Awards Gala. Rooms available at Best Western Buckingham International, Call us on: (03) 9555 0044 to reserve your spot!Where: Kingston City Hall, 979 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin (only 2.5kms from our hotel) When: Wednesday 25 October 2023 at 6pm

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Premium Melbourne Golf Clubs

Victoria Golf Club 3.3km (10 minute drive from The Buckingham International) The Victoria Golf Club was established in 1903, it is one of Australia’s oldest and most esteemed golf clubs. The club’s centerpiece is its world-class 18-hole championship golf course, meticulously designed by the legendary golf course architect, Dr. Alister MacKenzie, renowned for creating Augusta […]

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NEW! Electric fast charger – Zappi 22kW 3

The latest ‘solar aware’ charger for your electric car is available for use at The Buckingham!                                Not only will Zappi charge your car way faster than the device supplied with your car, it will also guarantee that all power used […]

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Sandy Twilight Market

Sandy Twilight Market 5.2km (6 min drive from our hotel) Our vibrant family-friendly markets will once again feature a great range of stallholders, food and beverages and live entertainment between 3pm – 8pm each market day.Market dates are: 14 October 2023 11 November 2023 13 January 2024 03 February 2024  02 March 2024 Site Access […]

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Tripadvisor Travellers Choice 2021

The Travellers’ Choice Award celebrates hotels that consistently deliver fantastic experiences to travellers around the globe. Best Western Plus Buckingham International earned positive traveller reviews and ratings over the past year. In this particularly challenging year, Best Western Plus Buckingham International stood out by providing great service and experiences to our guests. Reviews from millions […]

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Local Guide to the 12 Best Bars Between Highett and Melbourne

The Buckingham is in the small suburb of Highett, about 30 minutes south of Melbourne’s CBD. Between here and that bustling hub there are a lot of fantastic places you can go to become immersed in the culture of Melbourne and the Bayside area. Here are a few of this author’s recommendations: Highett Hot Lips […]

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EXCLUSIVE: Chanel Metiers D’Art Review

Behind the blacked out windows and unassuming façade of Chanel’s Metiers D’Art 2019  Melbourme event venue Zinc transformed into an exclusive enclave of luxury fashion. The Buckingham’s very own Business Development Manager, Jody Costantino, used her private invite to give us the first-hand experience.  A few steps past the plain black screens, (designed to remind […]

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