Summary

An easy and direct walk from Knox City shopping centre transport hub to 'Student Central' at Swinburne University, Wantirna campus.

Description

This walk takes you from the transport hub at Knox City to the 'Student Central' building at Swinburne's Wantirna campus. From the transport hub walk towards the busy Burwood Highway intersection with Tyner Road. Here you can cross at the lights and continue straight along the peaceful suburban Tyner Road.

On the right hand side of the road you will pass the Wantirna South Primary School. Stop and admire the student painted mural which brightens up a classroom wall.

Further along Tyner Road on the left hand side is Walker Reserve. An ideal place to stop and rest in a beautiful natural setting. There is a playground here if you feel like swinging before school!

Opposite the tennis courts next to the playground is an unmarked entrance to Swinburne University. It's on the right hand side of the road and past the medical centre.

Turn down this laneway and be greeted by a taste of the garden environment which is a delightful distinction of this campus. On your left is a big garden with several greenhouses and planter boxes growing flowers, vegetables and herbs.

Follow this pathway as it turns left past a fence of rose bushes and into the campus. Turn right here and walk along the quiet campus road past another row of rose bushes on your left and more beautiful gardens on your right.

Continuing along the road you will pass an architecturally intriguing building on your left, which is called KIOSC - Knox Innovation Opportunity and Sustainability Centre (WK).

Immediately past the WK building is a Swinburne University campus map and a set of steps to take to your left. The path then goes through two doorways which lead you into a courtyard boasting a solar hot water unit and solar panel training units. A serene and scenic place to walk through or stop a while and admire the sustainable efforts being undertaken to maintain this lush courtyard.

Follow the path to the right which takes you over a small bridge and leads you to a covered walkway. This walkway will take you straight to the entrance of the WA building 'Student Central'.

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Points of Interest

1. Transport Hub

Located at the intersection of Burwood Highway and Tyner Road. Traffic lights allow a safe and easy crossing.

2. Tyner Road

Tyner Road is a quiet street with a wide and flat footpath and scenic delights along the way.

3. Primary School Mural

A sight to see along your way. Remember when you were in primary school?!

4. Walker Reserve

A place to rest and read or run and play!

5. Tyner Street Entrance

This unmarked laneway is the entrance to the Swinburne University campus.

6. Campus Grounds

This campus is a paradise of well maintained gardens and sustainable buildings.

7. Campus Map

This sign marks the way for your turn off down these steps.

8. Courtyard

In the centre of the campus is this lush courtyard with plenty of quiet places to sit.

9. 'Student Central'

WA Building

Features

Public Transport

Playground

Picnic spot

Seating available

Historical interest

Local treasures

Art and culture

Park / Garden