Public Transport

The convenient location of The Camp means that you're within easy access of public transport and close distance of the many venues and activities that Melbourne has to offer.

Trams — City to Urban Camp

Tram 55 — West Coburg

Depart from William Street. Arrive Royal Park (Stop 24)

Cross over tram tracks and head towards the State Netball and Hockey Centre. Walk through Netball and Hockey Centre carpark to the front of the Netball and Hockey Centre. Continue on this road. Urban Camp is on the right.

Tram 57 — West Maribyrnong

Depart from Elizabeth Street. Arrive Racecourse Road (Stop 21)

Tram 59 — Airport West

Depart from Elizabeth Street. Arrive Racecourse Road (Stop 21)

From Racecourse Road, cross Flemington Road to Royal Park. Cross Elliot Avenue and walk into park and along Brens Drive. Urban Camp is on the left.

For additional timetable information and maps visit:
www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au

Trains — City to Urban Camp.

Catch Upfield train

From Flinders Street, Southern Cross (Platform 11), Flagstaff, Melbourne Central or Parliament Station.

Get off at Royal Park Station.

Walk to the back gate of the Zoo. Follow the wall of the Zoo until you reach the Netball and Hockey Centre.

Walk to the front of the Netball and Hockey Centre and continue on this road. Urban Camp is on the right.

For additional timetable information and maps visit:
www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au

City Circle Tram

Groups can travel free of charge on the City Circle tram. It is a great way to introduce students to some of Melbourne's famous landmarks. More information is available on the website.

For additional timetable information and maps visit:
City Circle Tram

Mobility Map for Melbourne

Helps people with disabilities to enjoy using what the city has to offer.

Information and facilities on the map include:

- wheelchair accessible toilets and telephones.

- public TTY phones

- disability designated car parking spots

- accessible off street parking

- train stations

- accessible pathways

- taxi ranks

- public seating

- street gradients.

For additional information visit:
City of Melbourne - Accessible Melbourne Publications

Accessible Transport

Public transport in Victoria is being made more accessible for people with disabilities. Additional information can be found on the following site.

For additional information visit:
City of Melbourne - Access for All Abilities

Transport Education Programs

METLINK ADVENTURES

Metlink Adventures is a public transport education program that helps Victorian primary school teachers educate their students about travelling by train, tram and bus.

The resource includes: The Metlink Adventures Classroom Activities book with activity ideas and support materials for primary school teachers.

Metlink can provide three vouchers per school.

Vouchers cover travel for one class.

Travel on Melbourne's metropolitan trains and trams for one excursion journey as part of Metlink Adventures (conditions apply).

For additional information visit:
Metlink Adventures

STAR 6 PROGRAM

The Star 6 program is funded by the Department of Education and Training. Rural and regional schools will receive the full costs of travel for Year 6 students to and from Scienceworks. All schools will receive $2.00 per head subsidy towards the cost of one Planetarium show or one Lightning Room show for each year 6 student.
www.scienceworks.museum.vic.gov.au

MY TRAIN — THE V/LINE SCHOOL
EDUCATION PROGRAM

This program helps primary school children learn how to make the most of their public transport system. Complimentary train travel is included for a maximum of 20 students and four accompanying adults to take a day trip with V/Line. Teachers will also be sent a 'Train Training' kit, which provides a fun, yet educational, approach to rail safety.
Train Training - V/Line's rail safety program

SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCE

To make the Shrine of Remembrance accessible to all students, Metlink is providing travel assistance for eligible schools to participate in the Shrine's education programs. For help in planning your visit to the Shrine using public transport visit:
Metlink/Shrine Education Program

royal botanic gardens

The Royal Botanic Gardens are committed to making education programs accessible to all students. Program fees and bus travel can be a significant barrier. 
To assist in overcoming this barrier, the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation provides financial support for eligible schools to participate in programs at the Royal Botanic Gardens. 
To see if your school qualifies contact:
Melbourne (03) 9252 2358. 

www.rbg.vic.gov.au/education