Of the australian capital cities which closed their networks between the 1950s and 1970s only melbourne and adelaide retained trams, although adelaide only had one line in operation, brisbane was the last capital city to close its tram network. The city is home to one of the worlds great urban tram networks. Melbourne it is claimed, has either the largest tram network in the world 3, the third largest tram system in the world4 or one of the biggest systems in the world 5 with 249 kilometres of double track with 494 trams available for regular services. Melbourne west preston thornbury south preston fitzroy tho rnbu y croxton n or thc. City of melbourne travelsmart map highquality print version. Tram fares are charged at a flat rate no matter where you travel beyond the free tram zone, however, if your journey is entirely within zone 2 only, a lower fare will be charged if you touch off this is the only time it is necessary to touch off, and this applies only at the outer eastern ends of tram routes 75, 86 and 109.
Melbourne tram network map via south yarra prahran windsor catch route 78 trams to victoria street restaurants, prahran market, chapel street restaurants and shopping. Melbourne city cafe map for brunch lovers everywhere. Melbourne is a city of 5 million people, that continues to grow and grow. City circle tram free melbourne tram, cbd route map. Legend cabins ensuite sites sites melbourne big4 holiday park swimming pool spa bbq e e 4 private private 3 200 202 203 206 205 204 212 211 210 201 5 53 52 51 50 54 62 61 60 63. Melbourne west preston thornbury south preston fitzroy tho rnbu y croxton n or thc e merri bell preston regent reservoir ruthven keon park thomastown lalor epping hurstbridge. View or download the melbourne smartbus network map pdf 454 kb. The central part of melbourne has a free tram network. Melbourne is a key shipping port of the southern hemisphere, indeed at 37 degrees south, there is no city in the world larger than melbourne lying further south. Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to help you plan your trip to melbourne. View or download the melbourne cbd free tram zone map pdf 491 kb. Information for 78 north richmond balaclava via prahran. Authorised by public transport victoria, 750 collins street, docklands for more public transport information visit ptv. You dont need a myki ticket if youre only travelling in the citys free tram zone or on the city circle tram.
By this stage, cable trams had been phased out and the mmtb also operated some bus routes. Melbourne is kind of like new york city, in a geographical sense, because a lot of melburnians live in the outer suburbs and travel into the city for work. Trams are a major form of public transport in melbourne, the capital city of the state of victoria, australia. Use the map view of attractions for melbourne to get an idea. There is no need for a timetable, as the tram arrives at designated stops every 12 minutes and runs from 10am to 6pm on weekdays and til. Catch route 78 trams to victoria street restaurants, prahran market, chapel street. Melbourne tram network map public transport victoria. In the late 20th century, the line ran predominantly as route 79. Your one stop resource for bus, train and tram timetables, journey planner, metrocard, service updates, news and more. Download an offline pdf map and tram timetable for the 78 tram to take on your trip. Melbourne tram network melbourne train network melbourne. City circle tram melbourne 2020 all you need to know. Explore the history of this metropolis through maps, and the likely future expansion required to cater for a surging and diverse population. Moovit has an easytodownload melbourne city circle tram map, that serves as your offline melbourne tram map while traveling.
For more information on melbourne trams please see. An outstanding example of the role the tram system plays in supporting melbourne s economy is the route 96 tram east brunswick st kilda beach which gives access to 11. For more information on tennis world, call 0tennis. Moovit has an easytodownload melbourne tram network map, that serves as your offline melbourne tram map while traveling. Tourists, shoppers, office workers and families can use the city circle tram for travel to major attractions, shops and city events. D e h k p ublish ed yct of m r n, j 2017 gpo box 16 03,m e lb o u rn v ic t a1 a s. Melbournes tram network is the largest in the world. It has an abundance of attractions and historic sites, not to mention the many events constantly held there. To catch the city circle tram service route number 35, simply board the tram at any of the specially marked stops on the route. Melbourne tram route 78 is operated by yarra trams on the melbourne tram network. We mainly traveled by tram and jumped on any one of these trams going in our direction of interest. Last updated 30th april 2017 note that this site is not owned or affiliated in any way with public transport victoria or yarra trams. If you have any feedback on this map, please contact us on 9658 9658 or visit melbourne. Tram routes via 1 east coburg south melbourne beach lygon street, brunswick, city, south melbourne.
Cycling routes and bike maps in and around melbourne. Passengers can get off the tram and explore the local tourist attractions. These campus maps are in pdf format, suitable to download, and print. By tram, train or bus catch the number 19 tram on elizabeth street and alight at stop 14, or tram number 1, 33a, 5, 6, 8, 16, 64, 67 or 72 on swanston. There is more of melbourne outside the free zone than in it. Travel guide to touristic destinations, museums and architecture in melbourne. Maps of melbournes past, present and future melbourne by. Adelaide metro brings the adelaide public transport system together. Melbourne s tram network is the largest in the world.
This map shows train and tram lines and stations in melbourne. The city circle tram service provides a free and convenient way to get around central melbourne. Do not touch on or you will be charged a zone 1 two hour. Melbourne has an extensive tram network through the cbd and many of its inner and middle. Interactive map of melbourne with all popular attractions federation square, eureka tower, st pauls cathedral and more. Particularly when moving between the north and south of the cbd, it can be pleasant to see a bit of the city at walking pace. On foot the parkville campus is a 1520 minute walk north of melbourne s cbd. Melbourne, australia, is a fantastic city to visit.
Free tram zone on a tram, you do not need to use a myki card. Thanks to the vision and perseverance of the late sir robert risson, chairman of the melbourne and metropolitan tramways board throughout the 1950s and 1960s, melbourne retained and expanded its electric tramways in spite of accepted wisdom, public. City circle tram and free tram zone melbourne forum. Well if youre staying in the free tram zone, then agreed there is no need to get a myki. Melbourne trams melbourne is home to one of the worlds great urban tram networks and sits alongside san francisco as the world tram capital.
As of may 2017, the melbourne tramway network consists of 250 kilometres 160 miles of double track, 493 trams, 24 routes, and 1,763 tram stops. Balaclava via prahran has 29 stations departing from 65 victoria. North richmond has 28 stations departing from 36 brighton. Large melbourne maps for free download and print high. Free tram zone map pdf 757kb this map shows the boundaries of the free tram zone in melbourne s city centre and docklands. Description icon for melbourne tram route 78 source extracted from melbourne s tram network map date april 2017 author public transport victoria. Yarra trams lines in melbourne 78 48 12 5 19 75 96 109 11 16 35 58 59 86 6 70. Route timetable major stops only route timetable all stops melbourne tram network map. Find the right bike route for you through melbourne, where weve got cycle routes to explore. To view the downloaded map, no internet connection is required. The circle route is the outside boundary so you can do a complete round trip, stopping off where you like all for free. Get the free printable map of melbourne printable tourist map or create your own tourist map. It takes around half an hour to complte the circuit.
One melbourne event well worth participating in is the melbourne cup. All stops within the free zone are clearly marked and tram drivers will make regular announcements when approaching the zone boundaries. City circle tram route with stops melbourne visitor shuttle bus stop train station train route tram route with platform stops tram stop zone this map is not to scale walking time. Melbourne, along with san francisco, is known probably more so than any other city in the world for its trams. Map v4 the stories secrets university of melbourne discover and inspiring university campuses. The city circle tram runs a circular route around the city centre and docklands. Melbourne city circle tram offline map in pdf moovit. E emergency evacuation procedure big4 melbourne holiday park. You can view live updates about your favourites on the homepage.
Catch route 78 trams to victoria street restaurants, prahran market, chapel street restaurants and shopping. In the 1990s with the gradual withdrawal of the wclass, the route was operated by z and aclass trams. Like nearly all tram lines in melbourne, it was served by wclass trams. For interactive maps of metropolitan melbourne bus routes, search for a stop, address or route number on the home page. A pdf map of the city circle tram route can also be found below. Despite the decision to shut down the network, the citys trams were held with great affection by. Download an offline pdf map and tram timetable for the 57 tram to take on your trip.
Information leaflets, including an easy to understand map of the city are available on board each tram. Please move swiftly with all your party to the marshalling area marked on map and be ready to obey the lawful direction of emergency service personnel or park staff. Melbourne train and tram map melbourne australia mappery. Do not touch on or you will be charged a zone 1 two hour fare. How to make full use of a 3day whirlwind melbourne holiday. A state of emergency has been declared in victoria due to coronavirus covid19. A compliation of melbourne s australias vintage preserved wooden w class electric trams taken on the 20th august 2010. This map can be saved in your phone and its easy to share with friends. Aug 21, 2010 a compliation of melbourne s australias vintage preserved wooden w class electric trams taken on the 20th august 2010. Cbd mobility map we welcome all feedback which helps improve services for our customers. Media in category melbourne tram route 78 the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. When we visit melbourne and were moving around within the cbd and the free tram zone, whether we take a tram is often dependent on whether there is a tram about to arrive, what the weather is like, and so on. City circle tram route with stops melbourne visitor shuttle bus stop train station train tram route with platform stops tram stop zone batmans hill central pier digital harbour harbour town newquay stadium precinct victoria harbour yarras edge walking time. The daily commute isnt ideal by car, so people in the city opt to use the public transport victoria train, tram, and bus system instead.
Take a moment to complete the quick survey and rate your ride or if you have 10 mins complete the full survey. Trams and light rail in melbournes transport future. Its very busy and often standing room only but worth a go and you get to travel with the locls who do. Detailed and highresolution maps of melbourne, australia for free download. Map not to scale effective november 2008 for train, tram and bus information call 1 638 tty 9619 2727 or visit. See the best attraction in melbourne printable tourist map. On 2 april 1995, operation of route 78 was transferred from kew depot to glenhuntly depot. Its the offline tram map in melbourne that will take you where you need to go. Customer service centre is staffed from first train to last, seven days a week. This map from the melbourne and metropolitan tramways board, report and statement of accounts for the year ended 30th june 1950, shows how extensive melbourne s tram network was in the immediate postwar era. Melbourne tram network melbourne train network moreland city.