Additional Information for Visitors |
On this page, I've collected a few pieces of additional information that might be of use to people visiting our research group (particle physics) at Monash University. This is obviously not exhaustive but can give a first point of reference for visitors who have not been here before. The map shows locations of interest on both Monash Campus (like my office, the School of Physics and Astronomy Secretariat, on-campus eating, etc.), nearby accommodations, the local watering hole, and a few accommodation options nearer to Melbourne City centre (called the CBD in local parlance). |
Options for AccommodationAround CampusWe are located at Monash University's main campus in the suburb of Clayton, which is 19km from the centre of Melbourne. Typically, we put our visitors up in nearby (short walking distance to campus) university-affiliated accommodation in either
If these options are not available or not suitable, alternatives nearby (which are not affiliated with the university though we might still be able to get you a better rate) include:
Nearer to Melbourne City but with good connections to campusThere are obviously many options to stay in Melbourne. Note that it is generally not a cheap destination. The options below are just a few that have been used by us / visitors so far.
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Getting to/from Campus and City Centre / AirportsVisitors who intend to use the public transport system should get a "myki" card. This can be purchased in many places, notably at railway stations (staffed counters or at "myki machines"), in buses, and also many retail outlets (like seven-eleven). Also note that there is a "Free Tram Zone" in Melbourne's city centre, inside which you do not need a ticket or myki card to travel around, see the "Melbourne CBD Free Tram Zone map" on PTV Maps. The following links are useful for getting around:
Getting to Monash Clayton Campus by Public TransportBe aware that Monash University has several campuses, so make sure you go to the right one. We (the School of Physics and Astronomy) are located at the main campus, in Clayton, 19km from Melbourne's Central Business District (CBD). To get here by public transport, you need to hop on the Pakenham, Cranbourne, or Dandenong train lines and get off at Huntingdale Station, from which the 601, 630, or 900 buses connect to the Clayton Campus bus loop. See Monash by Public Transport for more information (scroll down to Clayton). |