Venue, transport and activities

The Asia Institute is located within the Sidney Myer Asia Centre, Cnr Swanston Street and Monash Road, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.


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Transport

Public transport

Trams and buses run along Swanston Street directly outside Sidney Myer Asia Centre. For more information visit the Public Transport Victoria website.

Parking

On-street parking is available, but very limited. There are multi-storey car parks within walking distance of the University:

  • The Old Royal Women’s Hospital Car Park (cnr Grattan Street and Cardigan Street, Carlton)
  • University Square Car Park (Berkeley Street near the corner of Grattan Street, Carlton)
  • Kim Lim Parking (16 Leicester Street, Carlton)
  • Regal Parking (139 Queensberry Street, Carlton)
  • Wilson Parking (cnr of Grattan Street and Royal Parade)

Skybus

A Skybus express service is available from Melbourne Airport to the Melbourne city terminal at Southern Cross Station (Spencer Street). More information is available at Skybus.

Taxis

Taxis are available from the ground floor level of Melbourne Airport, outside the International Terminal and both domestic Terminals. Expect a taxi fare of around A$80 to A$85 for a return trip between the CBD and Melbourne Airport.

A $2.00 taxi parking fee applies at Melbourne Airport. This $2.00 per vehicle fee only applies to passengers leaving Melbourne Airport from a taxi rank. A $3.00 per vehicle pre-booked taxi fee also applies for passengers catching a limousines or taxis from the Premium Parking area opposite T2.Taxi fare calculator.

Major Melbourne taxi companies include:

  • Black Cabs Combined - 13 2227 (13CABS)
  • Silver Top Taxis - 13 1008
  • Wheelchair accessible taxis - 03 9265 4602 or 03 9277 3877
  • Platinum Taxis – 0402 353 932

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Popular Activities

  • Tram Rides: Take a tram ride on the free City Circle Tram service which takes in some of Melbourne's major attractions.
  • Tours of Government House: Take a tour through the first Government House and the current Government House.
  • River Cruises: Take a river cruise either towards the historic Port Melbourne or upriver past the scenic river gardens to Herring Island.
  • Live Entertainment: Melbourne has many theatres with many excellent forms of live entertainment.
  • Swanston Street Walk: Provides the perfect location from which to explore the many shops and cafes where you can relax and be entertained.
  • Alexandra Gardens: Walking, cycling and jogging in Alexandra Gardens.
  • Wineries: Day trips to the wineries in the region surrounding Melbourne.
  • Day Tours: Penguins at Phillip Island, Puffing Billy, scenic Great Ocean Road and The Grampians.