Abbotsford Convent, Arts and heritage precinct in Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia.
The complex spans 6.8 hectares along a bend of the Yarra River, featuring historic buildings, gardens, studios, and green spaces.
From 1863 to 1975, the Sisters of the Good Shepherd operated this facility as a shelter and education center for women and children.
The site now functions as an artistic hub with over 120 studios, exhibition spaces, performance venues, and educational facilities serving the Melbourne community.
Visitors can explore galleries, attend markets, dine at restaurants, visit the bakery, and enjoy extensive gardens throughout the property.
The location maintains its status as part of the oldest continuously farmed land in Victoria, adjacent to the Collingwood Children's Farm.
Location: Victoria
GPS coordinates: -37.80321,145.00257
Latest update: May 20, 2025 01:06
Victoria Park
768 m
Skipping Girl Sign
1.2 km
Raheen
1.3 km
Dights Falls
686 m
Yarra Bend Park
1.2 km
Clifton Hill Shot Tower
1.4 km
Smith Street
1.7 km
Collingwood Town Hall
932 m
Kew House
1.3 km
Johnston Street Bridge
297 m
Victoria Bridge
1.5 km
Backwoods Gallery
1.5 km
Richmond Town Hall
1.7 km
Victoria Brewery building
1.7 km
Collingwood Post Office
1.7 km
Yorkshire Brewery building
1.4 km
Former Aboriginal Church of Christ
1.7 km
Denton Hat Mills
729 m
The Doll's House
967 m
Australian Galleries – Exhibitions
1.6 km
Keith Haring mural
1.5 km
Singapore Cottage
1.1 km
Former Church of Christ
853 m
Collingwood Library
855 m
Singleton Medical Centre
1.4 km
Walmer Street Bridge
1 km
Old Men's Shelter
1.7 km
East Collingwood Rifles Volunteer Orderly Room
1.6 kmReviews
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