https://melbz.com.au/tags/hidden-gems-toorak/Recent content in Hidden Gems Toorak on MELBZHugoen-auSun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/toorak/hidden-gems/Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/toorak/hidden-gems/<p>Toorak&rsquo;s public face is Toorak Road — the village boutiques, the polished <a href="https://melbz.com.au/toorak/best-cafes/">cafes</a>, France-Soir. But the suburb has quieter layers that most visitors (and many residents) overlook. Here&rsquo;s what&rsquo;s worth finding.</p> <h2 id="como-house-and-gardens--como-avenue">Como House and Gardens — Como Avenue</h2> <p>Everyone knows Como House exists. Fewer people actually visit. The National Trust property dates to 1847, and its gardens are open daily — a manicured escape with heritage plantings, a croquet lawn, and views that explain why the original owners chose this exact spot. The house itself runs guided tours, and the summer twilight events (picnic concerts, outdoor cinema) are genuinely good. Free garden entry most days.</p>