Abbotsford & Richmond
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Richmond and Abbotsford are busy bustling, inner city suburbs made colorful by the varied backgrounds of those that live and work there.
Once working class industrial areas they became home to a large Greek population from the 1950’s and then later attracted many people from South East Asia, particularly Vietnam.
Many of the factories that once existed in Richmond and Abbotsford have now been converted into stylish apartments or glamorous commercial premises. Try and spot Kylie Minogue’s converted wheat silo apartment shaped like a rusty ship!
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WHAT TO SEE
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The proximity to the city and sporting venues such as the MCG, home to the AFL (Aussie Rules Football), make this part of town popular with tourists and locals alike.
While you can walk down Victoria Street with its fascinating array of Asian produce and great restaurants and imagine you’re in Saigon, you can also enjoy some fantastic Greek dips and moussaka in Swan Street!
Many tourists and indeed those from all over Melbourne also enjoy the great clothes shopping on Bridge Road.
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EXPLORE
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Collingwood Childrens Farm and Market.
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Farm open daily between 9am-5pm.
Cow milkings 10am-4pm
The farmers market sells fresh produce every second Saturday of each month.
St Helliers Road, Abbotsford phone: 94175806
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Capital City Loop Trail
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Grab a picnic & bike ride along the Yarra River, taking you through the vast & beautiful Studley Park, through Richmond and the Docklands. Enjoy afternoon tea or row a canoe at Studley Park boathouse along the way.
Full circuit about 35km or do in part.
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TRANSPORT - Bus, Tram, Train
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For train, tram and bus information call Metlink on 131 638 between 6am and 10pm daily or visit metlinkmelbourne.com.au
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DISTANCE TO CITY 4KM
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