Correction (10 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources between 9 October 2026 and 10 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
Short version: five stops for a weekend around Malvern East, each checked against official or venue sources. Three are in Malvern East, one is in Carnegie and one is in Chadstone.
The mix is culture, park, cafe, a sit-down meal and a shopping centre. Hours are given only where a named source lists them, and we say whose listing it is, so check before you head out. Costs are shown where a price was printed, and left out where it was not.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culture, by booking | Duldig Studio | Public guided tour (Thurs + Sunday | 1pm – 4pm, tours begin at 1:30pm) | $15 |
| Playground and picnic space | Phoenix Park | see below | not printed here |
| Weekend cafe visit | Jake & the Beans Talk | see below | not printed here |
| Meal out in Carnegie | Roule Galette | see below | not printed here |
| Wet-day shopping | Chadstone Shopping Centre | see below | not printed here |
Duldig Studio — 92 Burke Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Duldig Studio’s own site calls it the former home and studio of sculptor Karl Duldig (1902 to 1986) and artist, designer and inventor Slawa Horowitz-Duldig (1901 to 1975). The site also describes a tranquil sculpture garden filled with Karl Duldig’s works. It asks visitors to book to visit on Thursday and Sunday, from 1pm to 4pm. Duldig Studio lists its public guided tour at $15, with tours beginning at 1:30pm.
Listed prices (copied from duldig.org.au and duldig.org.au (2) on 10 October 2026):
- Public guided tour (Thurs + Sunday | 1pm – 4pm, tours begin at 1:30pm): $15
- Group tour per person, including morning or afternoon tea: $25
Time needed: Duldig Studio’s site describes a one-hour guided experience and asks visitors to arrive 15 minutes early for the 1:30pm start.
Phoenix Park — Malvern East VIC 3145
The council describes Phoenix Park as a community park with an adventure playground, skating facility, BBQ and open grounds for picnics or kicking a ball around. Its facilities tags list drinking fountains, a kiosk, picnic tables, shade areas, a skate park and toilets. The council also describes the precinct as featuring a community centre, library, children’s hub and cafe.
Free first: We could not find an entry price on the council page for Phoenix Park, so confirm that before you plan around it.
Jake & the Beans Talk — 510 Waverley Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145
Jake & the Beans Talk is at 510 Waverley Rd, and its own site, AGFG and OpenStreetMap agree on the address. The site lists weekdays 7AM to 3PM and weekends 8AM to 3PM. AGFG lists child friendly, pet friendly, vegan options, takeaway, breakfast and alfresco dining, all listing features.
Get there: Put 510 Waverley Rd into the PTV journey planner for the current route, since this page does not assume one.
Roule Galette — 104 Koornang Road, Carnegie VIC 3163
Roule Galette is at 104 Koornang Road, Carnegie, where its own contact page lists Monday closed. The site lists Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday as 9am to 9pm, and Friday and Saturday as 9am to 10pm. OpenStreetMap carries matching hours. A galette is a savoury buckwheat crepe from French cooking, and the site carries no date we could read, so check currency before you go.
Plan it: Roule Galette’s site lists Saturday as 9am to 10pm and Sunday as 9am to 9pm, which makes it a candidate for a weekend meal; ring ahead to confirm.
Chadstone Shopping Centre — 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone VIC 3148
Chadstone Shopping Centre is at 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone, just outside Malvern East. Its footer lists Saturday 9:00am to 9:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to 7:00pm, and says individual store hours differ. Its site also promotes a Chadstone Gift Card, redeemable at all stores where EFTPOS is available.
Rain backup: It is a shopping centre, so it is a candidate for a wet day; the footer hours above are the centre’s, not each store’s.
Quick answers
What is open on a Sunday around Malvern East?
Duldig Studio’s site lists Thursday and Sunday visits from 1pm to 4pm by booking. Jake & the Beans Talk lists weekends 8AM to 3PM on its site, Roule Galette lists Sunday 9am to 9pm, and Chadstone Shopping Centre’s footer lists Sunday 10:00am to 7:00pm. Each is the venue’s own listing, so confirm before you go.
How much does Duldig Studio cost?
Duldig Studio’s site lists its public guided tour at $15, with tours beginning at 1:30pm. It also lists a group tour per person, including morning or afternoon tea, at $25.
Is there a playground in Malvern East?
The council describes Phoenix Park as a community park with an adventure playground, skating facility, BBQ and open grounds for picnics. The same page lists toilets, picnic tables and shade areas.
Where can I get breakfast in Malvern East on a weekend?
Jake & the Beans Talk at 510 Waverley Rd is listed by AGFG with breakfast, and its own site lists weekends 8AM to 3PM. AGFG’s tags are listing features, so check the menu with the cafe before you go.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources between 9 October 2026 and 10 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites, council pages and the Australian Good Food Guide. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 10 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Duldig Studio: openstreetmap.org/574642911, duldig.org.au, duldig.org.au (2), duldig.org.au (3), duldig.org.au (4)
- Phoenix Park: openstreetmap.org/76070531, openstreetmap.org/860041763, stonnington.vic.gov.au/Phoenix-Park, stonnington.vic.gov.au/Phoenix-Park-Library
- Jake & the Beans Talk: openstreetmap.org/631295303, jakeandthebeanstalk.com.au, agfg.com.au/jake-and-the-beans-talk-49636
- Roule Galette: openstreetmap.org/631561700, roulegalette.com.au/crepe-and-galette-contact
- Chadstone Shopping Centre: openstreetmap.org/25806278, chadstone.com.au
