This year’s venue is Victoria University’s City Tower, located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, with the Celebration Event: 10 Years of Summer Institute to be hosted just a short walk away at the stunning Q Events by Metropolis events space.
Use the guide below to find accommodation, cafés, restaurants and more—all close to Summer Institute 2022.
The listed locations are a guide only. AVID Australia does not guarantee the availability or suitability of these locations. Please follow the links at each location for more information.
Melbourne CBD has a fantastic public transport network that can get you anywhere you need to go around the city!
Melbourne CBD includes a free tram zone. You can see a map of the Free Tram Zone here. If you’re only travelling in this zone by tram, you don’t need a myki (ticket). However, if travelling by train or bus you will require a valid myki.
For more information about public transport in Melbourne, check out the Melbourne City information page.
AVID’s Summer Institute will be hosted at
VU City Tower
370 Little Lonsdale Street.
There are two train stations within walking distance of the venue:
Flagstaff Station
Melbourne Central.
There are several tram and bus stops located near the tower, which you can find using the Public Transport Victoria Journey Planner.
Melbourne is known for its coffee culture! Here are a few of the many coffee shops near the Summer Institute venue.
Le Will Cafe – connected to Flagstaff Station
305 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Brick Lane Melbourne – 2 minute walk
33 Guildford Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
White Mojo – 2 minute walk
115 Hardware St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Piccolo Me – 3 minute walk
456 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
The Melbourne food scene has everything you could possibly want to eat! For those thinking about grabbing some dinner after the conference days, check out these areas for some great restaurants.
Note: As with most major cities, we would suggest making a booking where possible to avoid disappointment.
Eating areas near the conference venue:
Hardware Lane – 5 minute walk
A popular eating destination, Hardware Lane is filled with restaurants and bars.
Chinatown Melbourne – 12 minute walk
Melbourne is home to the southern hemisphere’s oldest Chinatown which dates back to the gold rush.
Melbourne Central – 5 minute walk
Surrounding one of the city’s main train stations, this area has an array of restaurants and casual eating spots to explore.
Search for CBD restaurants and book a table via the Open Table website.
Refer to these guides for more ideas on where to visit whilst in town:
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