Richmond

Richmond offers a range of ways to shape your stay, including parkland, walking trails, a market and a mural project. If you’re looking for hotels, you can start by considering which of these themes will define your visit.

Parks with different features

Citizens Park is the largest park in Richmond and one of the busiest parks in Yarra. The oval in the park is used for various organised sports and is also a place to relax, exercise and walk dogs. Organised sporting activities therefore sit alongside everyday leisure pursuits. If you’d like to include some time outdoors in your travel plans, Citizens Park is a useful point of reference.

Burnley Park covers more than six hectares and offers views of the Yarra River. The park also has a designated barbecue area. It is near Bridge Road and Swan Street; both street names give you specific points of reference. Unlike the oval at Citizens Park, the focus here is on the park’s size, river views and barbecue area.

Walks and trail access

The Yarra Trail features a 90-minute walk along the river through Richmond. It passes historically significant places connected with the history of Richmond and the Yarra. The 90-minute duration gives you a clear indication of the time involved; check route details before relying on them for navigation.

McConchie Reserve provides access to the Main Yarra Trail and is accessible to people with different abilities. The planning considerations differ: the Yarra Trail is a 90-minute riverside walk with historical connections, while McConchie Reserve is notable for its trail access and accessibility.

The market and finding your way around

Gleadell Street Market offers seasonal fruit and vegetables, artisan breads and pastries, specialty products, fresh herbs, meat, dairy products, deli items and drinks. Individual stallholders and product availability may vary.

Tram routes 48 (North Balwyn City) and 75 (Vermont South City) stop at Stop 19 – Richmond Town Hall, just a short walk from Gleadell Street Market. Public transport services can change, so check current services before travelling.

The street layout also provides a clear point of reference: Victoria Street runs from Hoddle Street in the east to the Yarra River in the west. This east–west orientation adds to the directions provided by the streets mentioned near Burnley Park and the tram stop by the market.

The Richmond Station Whale Mural Project

The Richmond Station Whale Mural Project was completed in early March 2013. Painting the Richmond Station Whale Mural on site took five days. These are two distinct timeframes: the project’s completion and the duration of the painting.

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