Timeline
09:00
Pick up a coffee and a fresh pastry from Convent Bakery. It opens early, so arriving right at 09:00 ensures you beat the queue and get the warmest treats of the day.
09:15
Walk through the grounds of Abbotsford Convent. The historic buildings, originally home to a Christian religious order, now house community organisations and art galleries. Take your time soaking up the ambience and the history of the site.
09:45
Head to Kaede for a relaxed sit-down coffee or light drink. This café is open from 08:00 on weekends, fitting perfectly into your mid-morning break within the convent precinct.
10:30
Maffra Cheese Company (Melbourne Hub)
End your visit with a browse at Maffra Cheese Company. Open from 09:00, you can sample or buy some local produce to take home, wrapping up your morning with a taste of the region.
Local tip
The convent grounds are free to enter and open daily from 07:30. If you visit on a Sunday, look out for the guided social history tours.
Check before you go
- Convent Bakery is open daily 07:00-17:00.
- Kaede is open Mo-Fr 07:00-14:30 and Sa-Su 08:00-15:00.
- Maffra Cheese Company is open daily 09:00-21:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Melbourne (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).