Venue & Melbourne information

Getting to the University:

The Australian Longitudinal Survey Methods Workshop will take place at The University of Melbourne's Parkville campus.

From the CBD:

To get to the University of Melbourne from the Melbourne city centre, simply catch any tram going up Swanston Street. These trams run from Flinders Street Station and allow you to disembark at Stop 1 – opposite the University.

The Veriu Queen Victoria Market Hotel is a ten-minute walk to the University and located in the vibrant area of the Queen Victoria Market.

The Crown Plaza Melbourne Carlton is also a short walk to the University, located on Swanston St.

From Carlton:

Zagame's House, Best Western Plus Travel Inn, and Melbourne Carlton Central Apartment Hotel are a 12–15 minute walk from the University of Melbourne.

Navigating The University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne was founded in 1853 and is Australia’s second oldest university. The University spans two campuses with main campus located in Parkville and the second campus located in Southbank, where the Victorian College of the Arts resides.

You can view map of the Parkville Campus below, download a PDF copy, or access The University of Melbourne interactive map.

Navigating Melbourne

Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is a beautiful city with fine buildings and spacious parks, which gives Melbourne its 'garden-city' title. Settlers from a variety of countries have given Melbourne a cosmopolitan outlook and the city has developed as the cultural, fashion, shopping, sporting and culinary centre of Australia.

Catching public transport:

Public transport commuters travelling on a full fare ticket are now able to use a credit card, phone or smartwatch across Melbourne.

Concession passengers will still need a myki card. You can purchase a myki card at most convenience stores or major train stations across Melbourne for $6.

There is a ‘Free Tram Zone’ within the Melbourne CBD, however outside of this area you will need to 'Touch On' your device, card or myki. You can download a map of the Free Tram Zone here. The free PTV app is also a useful resource to help with navigation by public transport.

Travelling from the airport:

The SkyBus travels from Tullamarine Airport to Southern Cross Station in the Melbourne CBD. The shuttle bus leaves the airport roughly every 20 minutes and costs $25.90 for a one-way pass or $43.40 for a return fare. Private shuttle buses from the airport can also be booked.

Places of interest include:

Melbourne Zoo
Melbourne Skydeck for the awe inspiring view of Melbourne from the Southern Hemisphere's highest viewing platform
Fed Square, a venue for food, arts, culture and public events across from Flinders St Station, including the amazing Torres Strait owned and operated Indigenous restaurant, Mabu Mabu
Many waterfront restaurants and cafes along the Yarra River or the District Docklands precinct
The National Gallery of Victoria
Royal Botanic Gardens, recognised as one of the world's best, extending over 38 hectares and housing a collection of more than 8,500 species of plants from around the world
The Koorie Heritage Centre, exploring 60,000 years of culture of the Indigenous people of south-eastern Australia