Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne

Name: Abbotsford Convent
Address: 1 St Heliers St, Melbourne, 3067, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9415 3600

#164 among attractions in Melbourne

Historical place, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The Abbotsford Convent is located in Abbotsford, Victoria, an inner city suburb of Melbourne, Australia. The Convent is in a bend of the Yarra River west of Yarra Bend Park, with the Collingwood Children's Farm to its north and east, the river and parklands to its south and housing to its west. ()

Coordinates: 37°48'8"S, 145°0'11"E

Address

1 St Heliers StCity of Yarra (Abbotsford)Melbourne 3067 Australia

Contact

+61 3 9415 3600

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Day trips

Abbotsford Convent – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bridge Road, Smith Street Bazaar, Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre, Yarra Bend Park.

1.3 miSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Bridge Road, Melbourne
33 min walk • Bridge Road, located in the vibrant city of Melbourne, Australia, is a bustling shopping district known for its diverse range of retail experiences. This lively street is a melting pot of fashion, homewares, and culinary delights, attracting both locals and tourists...
1 miW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Smith Street Bazaar, Melbourne
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne's eclectic Collingwood neighborhood, Smith Street Bazaar stands as a vibrant testament to the city's diverse shopping culture. A treasure trove for vintage aficionados and lovers of unique finds, this shopping district is a labyrinth...
0.9 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre, Melbourne
23 min walk • Victoria Gardens is a regional shopping centre located in Richmond, Victoria, Australia approximately 4 kilometres east of Melbourne's central business district. It is located on the corner of Victoria and Burnley Streets, Richmond at the eastern end of the Richmond commercial, retail and residential precinct.
0.7 miNE
Park
Yarra Bend Park, Melbourne
17 min walk • Yarra Bend Park is a 260 hectare park in the Melbourne suburb of Kew. Located 4 km northeast of Melbourne's CBD, it is the largest area of natural bushland left in inner Melbourne.
1.5 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Australian Sports Museum, Melbourne
39 min walk • The Australian Sports Museum is a museum dedicated to Australian sport and is located within the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia.
1.4 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Niagara Galleries, Melbourne
37 min walk • Niagara Galleries shows contemporary and Modernist Australian art in Richmond, an inner suburb of Melbourne, from a terrace which has been substantially remodelled in a postmodern style.
1.5 miNE
Cycling, Bike path
Outer Circle Trail, Melbourne
40 min walk • The Outer Circle Trail, also known as the Anniversary Trail, Anniversary Outer Circle Trail, or even the Outer Circle Anniversary Trail, is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians, which partly follows the Alamein Line through the inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
1.5 miSW
Park
Yarra Park, Melbourne
39 min walk • Yarra Park is part of the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Precinct, the premier sporting precinct of Victoria, Australia.
~940 ftE
Farm
Collingwood Children's Farm, Melbourne
5 min walk • Collingwood Children's Farm is a not-for-profit, inner city working farm situated on the Yarra River in the Melbourne suburb of Abbotsford, Australia. It is located within Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung country. It is adjacent to, and considered part of the larger Abbotsford Convent complex.
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum
Villa Alba Museum
13 min walk • Villa Alba at 44 Walmer St, Kew, is a museum in the State of Victoria, Australia. It was built and decorated between 1882 and 1884 for Anna Maria McEvoy and her husband, William Greenlaw who was the General Manager of the Colonial Bank of Australasia in Melbourne.
1.2 miW
Museum, Art museum
Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces, Melbourne
32 min walk • Gertrude Contemporary is a contemporary art complex located in Melbourne, Australia. The organisation was founded in 1985 and is located at 21-31 High St, Preston South.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Abbotsford Convent open?

Abbotsford Convent is open:

Monday 7:30 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am - 10 pm
Thursday 7:30 am - 10 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 10 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 10 pm
Sunday 7:30 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Abbotsford Convent?

Nearby attractions include Johnston Street Bridge, Melbourne (3 min walk), Collingwood Children's Farm, Melbourne (5 min walk), Dights Falls, Melbourne (10 min walk), Victoria Park, Melbourne (12 min walk).

How to get to Abbotsford Convent by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abbotsford Convent:

Bus

Clarke Street/Johnston Street • Lines: 200, 207 (4 min walk)
Trenerry Crescent/Johnston Street • Lines: 200, 207 (6 min walk)

Train

Victoria Park (14 min walk)
Collingwood (14 min walk)

Tram

Stop 21: Church Street • Lines: 109, 109d, 12, 12d (15 min walk)
Stop 22: McKay Street • Lines: 109, 109d, 12, 12d (16 min walk)