Local Information
Transport
There are two major options to get from the airport to the city.
Taxi
Taxi ranks are located on the ground floor outside Terminals 1 and 3 of Melbourne International Airport. Taxi from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne University is approximately $50. For fare estimation go to http://www.taxi.vic.gov.au/passengers/taxi-passengers/taxi-fares/taxi-fare-estimator
Skybus
Alternatively, you can use SkyBus which runs from the airport to Southern Cross station, with a one-way adult ticket costing $18. Information on location, fares, and timetables can be found here.
Once you are in the city, there are numerous ways to get around.
Myki
If you want to use trains, trams and/or buses in the city you will have to purchase a myki card and load it with money. You can buy a myki at close to 800 retail outlets including all 7-Eleven stores and selected retailers where you see the myki sign. A full fare myki costs $6 plus the amount you wish to use for your trip. Information can be found at their website http://ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/myki/. For fares click here.
City Circle
If you want a free alternative to tram travel there is the City Circle (Tram 35- Free Tourist Tram). The City Circle tram service operates within Melbourne's central business district. The service operates in a circular route passing major tourist attractions, as well as linking with other tram, train and bus routes in and around Melbourne.
Train and tram maps can be downloaded below.
Taxi
Taxi ranks are located on the ground floor outside Terminals 1 and 3 of Melbourne International Airport. Taxi from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne University is approximately $50. For fare estimation go to http://www.taxi.vic.gov.au/passengers/taxi-passengers/taxi-fares/taxi-fare-estimator
Skybus
Alternatively, you can use SkyBus which runs from the airport to Southern Cross station, with a one-way adult ticket costing $18. Information on location, fares, and timetables can be found here.
Once you are in the city, there are numerous ways to get around.
Myki
If you want to use trains, trams and/or buses in the city you will have to purchase a myki card and load it with money. You can buy a myki at close to 800 retail outlets including all 7-Eleven stores and selected retailers where you see the myki sign. A full fare myki costs $6 plus the amount you wish to use for your trip. Information can be found at their website http://ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/myki/. For fares click here.
City Circle
If you want a free alternative to tram travel there is the City Circle (Tram 35- Free Tourist Tram). The City Circle tram service operates within Melbourne's central business district. The service operates in a circular route passing major tourist attractions, as well as linking with other tram, train and bus routes in and around Melbourne.
Train and tram maps can be downloaded below.
Accomodation
On Campus
Accommodation at Colleges across the university is available out of semester for non-students, on a casual basis. Typically, accommodation is in a single room, with shared bathrooms and other facilities. Some Colleges are able to provide meals as part of the accommodation package. To book online, click here.
Accommodation at Colleges across the university is available out of semester for non-students, on a casual basis. Typically, accommodation is in a single room, with shared bathrooms and other facilities. Some Colleges are able to provide meals as part of the accommodation package. To book online, click here.
Off Campus
There is also plenty of other accommodation to suit all budgets. Below is a list of some hostels and hotels closest to the university. Hover over the hostel/hotel to link to the relevant webpage. If in doubt, you can always consult accommodation booking sites such as www.tripadvisor.com.au or www.booking.com.au.
Hostels
Backpacker Melbourne (7 minutes walk to the university)
Melbourne Metro YHA (10 minutes walk)
Space Hotel (14 minutes walk)
Hotels
Rydges on Swanston Hotel (2 minutes walk)
Tune Hotel (5 minutes walk)
Comfort Inn Lygon Lodge Carlton (5 minutes walk)
Best Western Plus Travel-Inn Hotel (5 minutes walk)
Quest Carlton on Finlay (8 minutes walk)
Quality Hotel Downtowner on Lygon (10 minutes walk)
There is also plenty of other accommodation to suit all budgets. Below is a list of some hostels and hotels closest to the university. Hover over the hostel/hotel to link to the relevant webpage. If in doubt, you can always consult accommodation booking sites such as www.tripadvisor.com.au or www.booking.com.au.
Hostels
Backpacker Melbourne (7 minutes walk to the university)
Melbourne Metro YHA (10 minutes walk)
Space Hotel (14 minutes walk)
Hotels
Rydges on Swanston Hotel (2 minutes walk)
Tune Hotel (5 minutes walk)
Comfort Inn Lygon Lodge Carlton (5 minutes walk)
Best Western Plus Travel-Inn Hotel (5 minutes walk)
Quest Carlton on Finlay (8 minutes walk)
Quality Hotel Downtowner on Lygon (10 minutes walk)
Food
Where to eat?
Melbourne is full of restaurants and bars to satisfy all of your hunger needs. Close to the university, running parallel to Swanston Street is Lygon Street, Melbourne’s premier destination for Italian cuisine. The home of Melbourne's Italian culture, Melbourne's 'Little Italy' buzzes day and night with a mix of outdoor dining, bars and traditional shops.
North of the university, Brunswick Street (Fitzroy) caters for those with more Bohemian tastes. The area offers up some of the best vegetarian and vegan food in Melbourne, with many Middle Eastern and African inspired restaurants.
South into the CBD, a plethora of dining options are available to cater all tastes.
For more information on where to eat visit urbanspoon where you can read reviews from critics, food bloggers, and friends.
Melbourne is full of restaurants and bars to satisfy all of your hunger needs. Close to the university, running parallel to Swanston Street is Lygon Street, Melbourne’s premier destination for Italian cuisine. The home of Melbourne's Italian culture, Melbourne's 'Little Italy' buzzes day and night with a mix of outdoor dining, bars and traditional shops.
North of the university, Brunswick Street (Fitzroy) caters for those with more Bohemian tastes. The area offers up some of the best vegetarian and vegan food in Melbourne, with many Middle Eastern and African inspired restaurants.
South into the CBD, a plethora of dining options are available to cater all tastes.
For more information on where to eat visit urbanspoon where you can read reviews from critics, food bloggers, and friends.
Maps
| melbourne_city_map_large.pdf |
| tram_network-_inner_melbourne.pdf |
| train_network_melbourne.pdf |
| city_circle_tram_route_map.pdf |
