Hawthorn: Culture, Cycling and Swimming

For a stay in Hawthorn, you can plan culture, exercise and public transport using specific local offerings. The historic Hawthorn Arts Centre, cycling options and the two pools at the Aquatic and Leisure Centre are particularly easy to distinguish. The following details will help you factor activities, visitor information and routes into your travel plans.

Culture at the Hawthorn Arts Centre

The Hawthorn Arts Centre was built in 1888 and restored in 2013. Its offerings include exhibitions, workshops and live events; specific dates and programs may vary. If you want to plan your visit around a particular program, check the current schedule before you travel. This will let you plan your stay around a specific event or explore the various cultural offerings.

The Boroondara Arts Shop is also located in the Hawthorn Arts Centre. It sells original gifts and small artworks by local artists; the selection may change. This means the centre is connected with locally created works as well as events. If you are looking for a particular gift or artwork, check the current selection in advance.

The Hawthorn Makers Market is also held at the Hawthorn Arts Centre. It takes place on the first Sunday of each month from March to December. This recurring schedule may help you choose when to visit. Check the specific dates with the event organiser before planning your stay around the market.

Cycling in Hawthorn

Cyclists can use shared paths on and off road, as well as quiet side streets, to travel into Hawthorn and around the suburb. This gives you a choice of different route types to plan with; access to paths and the conditions for using them may change. The Hawthorn Velodrome is also used by cyclists for recreation. It adds another place for recreational cycling to the route options. If you plan to visit the velodrome, check local conditions and access arrangements in advance.

Swimming: two pools to choose from

The Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre has a 50-metre heated outdoor pool and a warm 20-metre indoor pool; both pools have ramp access. They differ in length and whether they are indoors or outdoors. You can compare these features when planning your swim. Check the latest operating information before your visit.

Getting around by public transport

From Melbourne, the Alamein, Belgrave and Lilydale train lines run through Hawthorn; the suburb has three train stations. Hawthorn is also served by three tram lines, and one bus stops there. The line names and number of stations give an overview of the train options in the suburb.

Discover more destinations: Point Cook, Carnegie, Wantirna South, Kensington, Narre Warren, Forest Hill, Essendon, Mt Waverley.

For the broader travel overview: Melbourne.