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How to Find the Australian Institute of Archaeology.

By Car
By Train
By Tram to La Trobe University
By Bus to La Trobe University

By Car

La Trobe University (Bundoora) campus is situated in the north-eastern suburb of Bundoora, at the intersection of Plenty Road and Kingsbury Drive, 14 kms from the Melbourne city centre. See Melways Maps 19 & 474. The Australian Institute of Archaeology is not located within the main campus of the University but within the adjacent Mont Park estate. From Waiora Road, turn left at Terrace Way and follow the road past the EPA Vehicle Testing Station. The Institute is Building EC11 and is clearly marked with signs.

Vehicle Parking. A car park is located at the rear of the Institute Building as shown on the map.


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By Train - The closest train station is
Macleod Station (Hurstbridge Line). From the station walk up Cherry Street and turn right at Waiora Road. Turn left down Terrace Way, past the EPA buildings, and follow the road to the Institute.

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By Tram to La Trobe University

Commuters can use the regular tram service to La Trobe University. Upon reaching the University, make your way though the campus to Carpark 6. From there, follow the walking track outlined on the map, through to the Mont Park estate and the Australian Institute of Archaeology.

The following tram routes all connect to the University.

Route 86: Telstra Dome, City - Bundoora/RMIT
Tram 86 runs directly from the Harbour Esplanade in the Docklands (near the Telstra Dome), along Bourke St via Spencer St Station, through the city, up Smith St in Collingwood, through Clifton Hill then up High St through Northcote and Preston. From there it turns right up Plenty Rd, stopping at the La Trobe University Medical Centre. Travel time from La Trobe to/from the City is around 45 mins to 1 hour depending on traffic.


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By Bus to La Trobe University

Commuters can use the regular bus service to La Trobe University. Upon reaching the University, make your way though the campus to Carpark 6. From there, follow the walking track outlined on the map, through to the Mont Park estate and the Australian Institute of Archaeology.

The following bus routes all connect to La Trobe University.

246 Elsternwick - La Trobe University, via Punt Rd and Clifton Hill
250 Garden City - La Trobe University, via City and Clifton Hill
291 Box Hill Central - Heidelberg Station, then the 550 to La Trobe University
293 Box Hill Central - Greensborough Station, then the 560 bus to Grimshaw/Plenty Rd to connect with Tram 86
340 City - La Trobe University via Eastern Freeway
350 City - La Trobe University via Eastern Freeway
510 Essendon - Ivanhoe Station, then the 547/548 to La Trobe University, or Tram 86 at High St
513 Glenroy Station - Eltham, to connect with Tram 86 at High St
520 Yan Yean - Macleod, then the 561 from Macleod Train Station
548 Kew - La Trobe University, via Mont Park
550 Northland - La Trobe University
551 Heidelberg - La Trobe University Interchange
560 Broadmeadows - Greensborough Station, to connect with Tram 86 at Grimshaw/Plenty Rd
561 Macleod - Reservoir, via La Trobe University
562 Humevale - Greensborough Shopping Centre, to connect with Tram 86 at Plenty/McKimmies Rd
563 Northland Shopping Centre - Greensborough Plaza Shopping Centre, via Mill Park
564 Epping Shopping Centre - Northern Hospital, to connect with Tram 86 on Plenty Rd
566 Lalor - Northland, via Kingsbury, Greensborough, Watsonia, Bundoora, Mill Park
572 Mill Park Lakes Estate - RMIT Bundoora Bus Interchange (via Blossom Park, Mill Park, Botanica Park), to connect with Tram 86 on Plenty Rd

Nightrider Bus
05 City - Eltham, stopping at La Trobe University on Kingsbury Drive and Plenty Rd

V/Line Coach
Melbourne - Mansfield , stopping at La Trobe University on Plenty Rd

 


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