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Orientation - The Abbotsford Convent is a public
arts, education and cultural precinct which caters for multiple users everyday.
Please respect other users whilst onsite, particularly in terms of noise levels. Directions
- How to get to the Abbotsford Convent: Car:
Melways reference 44 G5. Parking is available on the north side of St Heliers
Street at a cost of $4 in coins (gold coins preferred).
Train:
Victoria Park station on the Epping and Hurstbridge lines is the closest railway
station. Please note that some services express past Victoria Park station. Once
on Johnston St, walk east (away from the City) for around 12 minutes to Clarke
St. Turn right into Clarke Street (the last right before the Yarra) and left into
St Heliers St. Alternatively, buses travel regularly from Victoria Park Station
down Johnston St.
Bus:
From the City- the 200, 201 and 207 depart from Melbourne Central/ Lonsdale
St in the city, run along Lygon St, Elgin St then Johnston St. Alight at Clarke
Street bus stop. Turn right at Clarke St then turn left into St Heliers St. The
205 runs from Melbourne University via Elgin and Johnston St and past Clarke St.
Please note, if arriving to the site by coaches or tour buses: There is
no vehicular access to the Convent site. Buses should either pick up/set down
in Johnston Street or the south end of Clarke Street (accessible from Abbotsford
Street only), where they must also park. Buses must not enter St Heliers Street
nor linger in the residential north section of Clarke Street. For further
information please call Metlink on 131 638 or visit their online
journey planner.
Attractions
- While on site, you may be interested in the following attractions: c3
contemporary art gallery- with an annual program of curated exhibitions. Opening
hours 10am-6pm Wednesdays - Sundays.
Convent
basement 9416 4300 Convent Bakery- Fresh bread and breakfast, lunch and treats-
also offers workshops Opening hours 8am-5pm 7 days. 9419 9426
Kappaya
– Japanese Soul Food Cafe Opening hours 9am-4.30pm Wed-Sun. 9416 0070
Lentil
as Anything- Vegan restaurant with a pay-as-you-feel policy Opening hours 9am-9:30pm
7 days. 9419 6444
House
of Refreshment- bar / cafe on the first floor of the Convent building. Opening
hours 10am-evening. 9419 5255
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