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Hawthorn Arts and River Walk

Start your morning with art and coffee in a historic town hall, then wander through nearby parks and gardens along the river.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Hawthorn Town Hall

    Step inside the grand Second Empire-style town hall. Browse the galleries and take in the performing arts centre. It is a quiet time to appreciate the architecture before the crowds arrive.

  2. 10:45

    Jane&Co Cafe

    Walk one minute to Jane&Co Cafe. Grab a coffee and a pastry to take with you. The cafe is open from 07:00, so it will be ready for you.

  3. 11:00

    Burnley Gardens

    Walk 23 minutes WSW to Burnley Gardens. This is a lovely garden space near the river. It is a peaceful spot to walk and enjoy the greenery.

  4. 12:00

    The Cookie Box

    Return towards the town hall area and walk 5 minutes to The Cookie Box. Pick up a sweet treat or a snack to finish your outing. They open at 10:00, so you can pop in now.

Local tip

The town hall is closed on Mondays. Check the route if you are coming from Glenferrie Station or Tram 16.

Check before you go

  • Hawthorn Town Hall is open Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00 and Sa,Su 11:00-16:00. It is closed on Mondays.
  • Jane&Co Cafe is open Mo-Su 07:00-03:00.
  • The Cookie Box is open Su-Th 10:00-18:00 and Fr-Sa 10:00-20:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Melbourne (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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