Summary

This walk goes from north east of the campus to 'The George'. You can park your car to walk the rest of the way and get your recommended daily exercise. Or perhaps your bus stop is nearby.

Description

This walk commences at the intersection of Auburn Road and Barkers Road.
Walk along the right hand side of Auburn Road heading away from Barkers Road. Cross over two side streets then turn right into the third street called Lyndhurst Crescent. You are now walking along a period streetscape, passing picket fences and cottage-style gardens dating from the 1890's.

Follow the street as it curves around to the left and becomes Wright Street. Just up ahead use the pedestrian crossing over Liddiard Street to get to the right hand side of Henry Street straight ahead. A little way along Henry Street past picketed garden frontages is an entrance to Central Gardens on your right.

Upon entering these beautiful gardens you will be surrounded by splendid trees providing shade and shelter for your walk through this park. There are several path options here, the path to the left takes you past a toilet block and both paths pass a water fountain and several chairs.

At the end of Central Gardens is a pedestrian crossing to cross William Street into Wakefield Street. This pedestrian only street runs through the heart of the campus and past 'The George'. This big, red building is opposite a popular recreational area with a lawn and pond.

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Points of Interest

1. Auburn and Barkers Roads

Start the walk on the right hand side of Auburn Road heading away from Barkers Road.

2. Lyndhurst Crescent

This streetscape boasts Victorian mansions, Edwardian family homes and cottage-style gardens.

3. Wright Street

The walk curves to the left to continue along Wright Street.

4. Central Gardens

This inviting Central Gardens entrance is on Henry Street.

5. Central Gardens Facilities

Central Gardens provides a toilet block, drinking fountains and plenty of shade and shelter by these beautiful trees.

6. Pedestrian Crossing

A safe place to cross from Central Gardens into Swinburne University.

7. 'The George' (GS) Building

Features

Playground

Picnic spot

Drinking water available

Seating available

Public toilets

Local treasures

Art and culture

Lake, creek, river

Park / Garden