Summary

This walk takes you from Croydon Railway Station to 'Student Central' at Swinburne University, Croydon campus.

Description

From Croydon Railway Station, look for a laneway on your left which takes you through to Main Street. The closest one to the platform is next to the ANZ bank. Turn right onto Main Street and head towards the pedestrian crossing. On the other side of the crossing is a water refill station, provided by the Maroondah City Council as a place to fill your own water bottle with fresh tap water.

Walk down the laneway straight ahead, called San Carlos Walk, cross the quiet street and follow the path into Croydon Park. Ahead of you is a toilet block and to your right are tennis courts. Turn right and this shady section of the path will take you past a playground and skate park on your left. You are on Tarralla Creek Trail and this path takes you all the way to the Swinburne University campus.

At the traffic lights ahead you can safely cross the busy Mount Dandenong Road and continue straight along Civic Square. There is a shopping centre on your left and a little further along on your right is a bowling club with pleasant gardens and perhaps a game on for you to watch.

A little further on next to the library is Duck Pond and the table and chairs here provide a scenic place to sit and watch the water birds. Opposite the library, the trail continues through Town Park, just cross the quiet street in between. Follow the path which runs between Keystone Hall and the playground.

Continue along this path, keeping to the right to go next to the oval. You will then be directly in front of Gate 4 at Swinburne University. Cross Norton Road and choose between two entrances to the 'Student Central' CG Building. One is to the left immediately off the carpark ahead, the other is just to your right, on Norton Road.

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Points of Interest

1. Walkway To Main Street

There are several laneways connecting the railway station area to Main Street.

2. Cross Main Street

Use this pedestrian crossing to cross Main Street and continue straight ahead along San Carlos Walk.

3. Water Refill Station

On the other side of the crossing is this free Yarra Valley tap water refill station.

4. Croydon Park

The path goes through Croydon Park. Facilities in this park include a toilet block and seats.

5. Cross Mount Dandenong Road

Cross this road safely at the traffic lights and continue straight along Civic Square.

6. Duck Pond

A scenic resting spot along your walk.

7. Tarralla Creek Trail

Follow this walking trail through Town Park, between an oval and athletic track.

8. Norton Road Entrance

This is one of two entrances to 'Student Central'.

Features

Public Transport

Playground

Picnic spot

Drinking water available

Seating available

Public toilets

Historical interest

Local treasures

Art and culture

Lake, creek, river

Park / Garden